Increased Learning Time
Explore resources designed to help educators provide access to programs that effectively increase learning time. 
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Explore the subtopics below to learn more about the recommended practices:
To learn more about the research underlying these practices, view the IES Practice Guide, Structuring Out-of-School Time to Improve Academic Achievement.
Curriculum and Instruction Self-Reflection Form
Increased Learning Time > Organize Instruction > Overview & Tools
School and district administrators can use this tool to work with program providers to support self-reflection about current practices and areas for improvement.
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Learning Together: Engaging Students Academically During Out-of-School Time
Increased Learning Time > Organize Instruction > Overview & Tools
Use this workshop outline to provide training about strategies for engaging students academically in out-of-school programs. Related Media and Files: Structuring Out-of-School Time to Improve...
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Tutor Self-Reflection: Tailoring Instruction to Students' Needs
Increased Learning Time > Organize Instruction > Overview & Tools
Tutors may use this tool throughout the year to reflect on current practice and identify areas for improvement.
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Coaching Out-of-School Program Staff
Increased Learning Time > Organize Instruction > Overview & Tools
Use this tool to support instructional coaching for out-of-school program staff. Related Media: Coaching for Capacity Building (Video) State Support for Locally Based Out-of-School Programs...
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Recruiting an Out-of-School Program Coordinator
Increased Learning Time > Align Instruction > Overview & Tools
This tool is designed to help district administrators, school principals, and out-of-school program directors identify a coordinator to facilitate alignment with the regular school day. Related...
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Aligning Instruction: Student Information Forms
Increased Learning Time > Align Instruction > Overview & Tools
This tool provides several forms that can support the information exchange process between teachers and out-of-school program instructors.
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Learning Together: Aligning the Out-of-School Program With the School Day
Increased Learning Time > Align Instruction > Overview & Tools
Use this workshop outline to provide an in-service about aligning an out-of-school program with the regular school day. Related Media and Files: Maintaining a Dialogue Between Schools and...
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Logic Model Planning Worksheet
Increased Learning Time > Evaluate Program > Overview & Tools
Use these templates to guide you in the step-by-step creation of a logic model for your program or school to plan for professional development, communication, and evaluation. Related Media: Key...
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Professional Development Resources Inventory
Increased Learning Time > Organize Instruction > Overview & Tools
Use this tool for planning resources to support ongoing professional development to increased learning time staff.
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Promoting Awareness to Maximize Attendance
Increased Learning Time > Maximize Attendance > Overview & Tools
This tool offers a framework for organizing key information about an out-of-school program for communication with families and key stakeholders.
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Methods to Assess Family Needs
Increased Learning Time > Maximize Attendance > Overview & Tools
Use this tool to guide data collection on potential factors that may affect attendance in your out-of-school program or expanded learning time school.
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Learning Together: Encouraging Regular Attendance in Expanded Learning Time Schools and Out-of-School Programs
Increased Learning Time > Maximize Attendance > Overview & Tools
This tool outlines a plan for a workshop to learn strategies on how to maximize student attendance in out-of-school programs and expanded learning time schools. Related Media and...
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