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Increased Learning Time > Evaluate Program > Overview & Tools
This is a checklist to guide school and district leaders as they conduct evaluations of out-of-school programs and expanded learning time schools.
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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...
Tutors may use this tool throughout the year to reflect on current practice and identify areas for improvement.
Use this tool for planning resources to support ongoing professional development to increased learning time staff.
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...
School and district administrators can use this tool to work with program providers to support self-reflection about current practices and areas for improvement.
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...
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.
This tool offers a framework for organizing key information about an out-of-school program for communication with families and key stakeholders.
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...
This tool provides several forms that can support the information exchange process between teachers and out-of-school program instructors.
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...
