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Canton City School District

The Brighter Tomorrow

Extended Learning Program

2016-2017 Annual Report

Overview

Grant

Sites

Achievements

EXTENDED LEARNING

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Why Extended Learning Programs Are Important:

Program Overview:

The mission of the Brighter Tomorrow Extended Learning Program

is to help students in grades kindergarten through eight reach their

fullest potential by strengthening their academic skills in literacy

and math, while providing a safe and supportive environment for

social and emotional development.

Programming is designed to offer support in small groups or

individualized tutoring led by licensed teachers and highly qualified,

caring adults. Students are involved in a broad range of authentic

hands-on activities that are culturally enriched and offered in tandem

with family engagement.

At no cost to parents, a daily nutritional snack and occasional field

trips are provided. Students are recommended for participation by

their building leadership teams comprising administrators, teachers,

and auxiliary staff, or by parent request.

Extended learning programming is a strategy used to aid in

reaching the district’s academic and nonacademic goals.

They offer targeted services and interventions aligned with building-level and district-level strategies. They provide the flexibility to offer a continuum of services

that extend beyond the normal school day.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE:


Sisters of Charity Foundation of

Canton

Stark County District Library

Stark Education Partnership

Walsh University

PROGRAM GOALS

READING: Ninety percent (90%) of

students receiving three hours per week

of "intervention" would increase their

reading achievement as evidenced by

iReady Reading Diagnostic.

MATH: Ninety percent (90%) of

students attending the program would

increase their math achievement as

evidenced by iReady Math Diagnostic.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: 100% of students attending the after

school program and summer program

would engage in youth development

activities.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT:

The after school program will host family

activities at each program site three times

per year.

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Special thanks to CCSD administrators, staff,

community partners and members of the following

committees who helped to expand academic

enrichment opportunities:

Arts

College and Career

Health and Wellness

Literacy

Science/Nature

DISTRICT PARTNERS AND

FIELD EXPERIENCES

PURPOSE OF THE 21ST

CCLC GRANT "The purpose of this competitive grant program is to support the

implementation of out-of-school (OST) programming and/or

Expanded Learning Time (ELT). Supported with federal funds,

these opportunities will help students achieve in school. Priorities

for the programs are to close proficiency gaps, increase student

engagement learning, support a well-rounded education, support

social and emotional learning, and promote college and career

readiness and success." (Ohio Department of Education)

In 2015, the Canton City School District was awarded two 21st

CCLC grants from the Ohio Department of Education to support

programming at elementary and middle school locations (Harter

and Worley Reading and Math Preparatory Schools, Mason and

Clarendon Leadership Schools, Altitude Academy @ Crenshaw,

Arts Academy @ Summit, and STEAMM Academy @ Hartford).

The grant awards total $1.2 million over a three-year grant period.

Akron Zoo Mobile

Aultman WOW!

Boy Scouts of America

Canton Charge Game

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Diaita Cold Pressed Juice

Eastbury Bowling

EN-RICH-MENT

eSchool of Thought

First Glance Skate Club

The First Tee of Canton

The Freedom Center, Cincinnati

Girls Scouts of Northeast Ohio

Glazed and Amused

Hale Farm and Village

The Harriet Beecher Stow Center, Cincinnati

Harry London Chocolates

LA SOUL Restaurant

Laser Quest

Leadership Stark County

New Direction Performing Arts

North Canton Skate & Entertainment Center

The Ohio State University Extension

Pro Football Hall of Fame

S.E.C.U.R.E.

Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton

Skymax Trampoline Arena

Spring Hill Historical Museum


Stark County Humane Society

Stark County Walk With A Doc

Stark Education Partnership

T-County Ballroom

Tinseltown (Hidden Figures Movie)

VOCI - Voices of Canton, Inc.

Walsh University

Wilderness Center

YMCA Camp Tippecanoe

YMCA Meyers Lake

21st CENTURY COMMUNITY

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants

(21st CCLC) Initiative is the only federal funding source dedicated

exclusively to out-of-school time programs targeting high-need

communities. The 21st CCLC programs are designed to help

students meet state and local academic content standards in core

areas such as reading and math, while offering students a range of

enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic

programs and provide services to promote authentic family

engagement.

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EXPERIENCES/PARTNERS

ALTITUDE CAREER TECH AND

WELLNESS ACADEMY @ CRENSHAW

Highlights:

Students in grades 6-8 had the opportunity to participate in a

range of clubs. The participants of each club learned and

experienced the following:

Culinary Club learned how to read recipes and enhance their math

skills through measurements while also enjoying tasty, healthy treats.

Black History Club studied African-American history and culture.

Students learned the history of food eaten in African-American culture

and experienced these foods at LA Soul where social etiquette skills

were also taught. They traveled to Spring Hill Historical Museum in

Massillon, Ohio for an interactive slave experience that allowed them

to experience an actual place of refuge in the Underground

Railroad. Students also visited the Pro Football Hall of Fame and

heard featured author, Terry McMillan, at the Palace Theater.

Upcoming field trips include traveling to Cincinnati to visit the

Freedom Center and the Harriet Beecher Stow Center.

Puppy Tales Service Learning Club visited the Stark County

Humane Society to read to the sheltered animals and were featured

in The Canton Repository. Students and staff also visited Worley

Elementary’s after school program and presented coping and

relaxation techniques to students in grades K-5. The club also raised

funds to donate to the Stark County Humane Society.

Guitar Club taught students to play an acoustic guitar. Each student

received a guitar and learned how to read music and the basic

fundamentals of playing.

Yoga Club exposed students to basic yoga techniques once a week.

Eastbury Bowling

First Tee of Canton

The Freedom Center

Glazed and Amused

Hale Farm and Village

The Harriet Beecher Stow Center

LA SOUL Restaurant

Laser Quest


North Canton Skate and Entertainment

Pro Football Hall of Fame

S.E.C.U.R.E.

Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton

Spring Hill Historical Museum


Stark County Humane Society

Tinseltown

Walsh University

Wilderness Center

Altitude Career Tech and Wellness

Academy @ Crenshaw 2525 - 19th Street N.E.

Canton, Ohio 44705

330.454.4617

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Akron Zoo Mobile

Aultman WOW!

Boy Scouts of America

The Canton Charge


Diaita Cold Pressed Juice

eSchool of Thought

Girls Scouts of Northeast Ohio

Glazed and Amused

Harry London Chocolates

Laser Quest


The Ohio State University Extension


Tinseltown

Walsh University

Wilderness Center

YMCA Camp Tippecanoe

Walk With A Doc

Arts Academy @ Summit

1100 - 10th Street N.W.

Canton, Ohio 44703

330.452.6537

ARTS ACADEMY @ SUMMIT

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Highlights:

Students in grades 4-8 had the opportunity to participate in a

range of experiences that kept them engaged while building

authentic relationships with staff and students alike.

Family engagement was a huge success at Arts Academy.

Activities included game night, health awareness, movie night and

bringing awareness to the importance of afterschool programming

during the Lights on Afterschool event. Students were excited to

participate in fun-filled activities with caring adults which

strengthened relationships between the staff, students, and families.

Girl Scout Troops (Brownies and Journeys) serving nearly

25 students were formed. The girls tried new things, made new

friends and experienced a whole new world of opportunities.

Health & Nutrition activities were offered in collaboration with

Ohio State University Extension’s Food, Education, and Nutrition

program, Diaita Juice, YMCA, YMCA Camp Tippecanoe, and

Walk With A Doc Stark County initiative. Students, staff, and

parents had fun with weighted drumsticks while pounding away

into renewed health along with Salsa dancing in the Zumba cardio

classes. They learned basic nutrition, health benefits of

physical activities, food safety and food resource management.


CLARENDON LEADERSHIP SCHOOL

Highlights:

Students in grades 3-5 had the opportunity to participate in

culturally-rich learning experiences, while building critical

reading, writing, and presentation skills. During the morning

sessions, students participated in English Language Arts

Centers that were facilitated by Walsh University’s students

from the Cognitive and Language Development course.

The program represented the diverse student population enrolled at

Clarendon. Students were exposed to an array of academic, artistic,

and social enrichment activities over the past year. The consistency

of participation strengthened the relationships between staff and

students.

Experienced certified staff members examined student academic

data, developed intervention strategies tailored to meet individual

needs and grouped students accordingly. Through a partnership with

Walsh University, students enrolled as education majors,

provided instruction and learning activities to participants in the

morning session. Communication among school administrators,

teaching staff, parents and community partnerships proved to be

key in helping students achieve the desired goal.

Community partners provided engaging learning activities where

students could express themselves and show creativity in pottery

painting classes provided by Glazed & Amused. The Wilderness

Center brought in live animals to the classroom and allowed

students to explore using all five senses with hands-on lessons

about mammals. Several girls participated in Girl Scouts of NEO

earning badges as Brownie Scouts.

Clarendon Leadership School 412 Clarendon Avenue N.W.

Canton, Ohio 44708

330.580.3502


Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio

Glazed and Amused




Walk With A Doc

Walsh University

Wilderness Center

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HARTER READING AND MATH

PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Highlights:

Students in grades K-2 stayed active while learning fundamental

Reading and Math skills

Students participated in daily fitness activities in the morning and

chose a YCARE friend to participate along with them.

Kinder Theatre was offered once a week in the morning to

approximately 20 students which introduced them to the performing

arts at an early age.

Wilderness Center provided students an opportunity to learn about

different types of animals and the wonders of nature.

Field Trips included a Walk With a Doc, skating and attending a

live production of the Wizard of Oz.

Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio

Glazed and Amused




Walk With A Doc

Walsh University

Wilderness Center

Harter Reading & Math

Preparatory School 317 Raff Road N.W.

Canton, Ohio 44708

330.456.1001

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Highlights:

Students in grades 6-8 were presented with the opportunity to

participate in a myriad of activities designed to keep them

engaged while teaching valuable life skills.

If Newton Had a Skateboard Club enabled students to learn about

the laws of physics while building their own skateboard. The club

culminated in a visit to First Glance Skate Club in Akron.

Pokemon Club required students to complete 45-minute Pokemon

related academic activities (comprehension, order of operations,

plotting points on a coordinate plane, creative writing, comparing

and contrasting Pokemon characters). Students worked

independently and in small groups to help each other complete

activities and create small projects. Staff and students alike

promoted a friendly competitive environment for all who

participated. When academic activities were complete, students

moved to the computer lab to create their own Pokemon cards

or battle. 21st century collaboration skills were developed through

online competitions where students challenged each other from their

technological devices.

Computer Coding CodeCombat upon completion

students received the equivalent of two years of Computer Science

course-work. Students also learned about gaming and web-

development.

STEAMM Academy @ Hartford 1824 - 3RD Street S.E.

Canton, Ohio 44707

330.453.6012

eSchool of Thought

First Glance Skate Club

Glazed and Amused



Skymax Trampoline Arena


Tinseltown

Wilderness Center

STEAMM ACADEMY @ HARTFORD

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eSchool of Thought

Glazed and Amused



VOCI Pop-up Sing Along

Walsh University

Wilderness Center

YMCA Meyers Lake

Worley Reading and Math

Preparatory School 1340 - 23rd Street N.W.

Canton, Ohio 44709

330.452.5748

Mason Leadership School 316 - 30th Street N.W.

Canton, Ohio 44709

330.588.2156

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Highlights:

Students in grades K-5 received individualized tutoring by after

school staff and students from Walsh University. The university

deployed 37 students from its Methods of Teaching

Developmental Reading course to provide one-on-one tutoring.

Based on student’s iReady scores and input from after school

staff and administrators, Walsh students crafted tutoring lessons

specific to each child’s need.

After completing homework, iReady lessons, STEM projects or

engaging in enrichment activities, students played signature games

of connect four, handball, and kickball outside enjoying the weather

or in the gym. They also did Zumba with partners from the YMCA!

In collaboration with VOCI, students participated in a pop-up sing-

along. The program was designed to increase reading fluency,

comprehension and vocabulary through choral singing. Students

enjoyed this experience and showcased their skills during the

1st Annual All City Musical Experience.

The Wilderness Center offered students the Backyard Wildlife

series, which exposed them to wildlife through hands-on,

interactive activities.

The Worley and Mason after school program was fortunate to have

the same core staff for two consecutive years, creating a very strong

bond between staff and students, while also strengthening its

partnership with Walsh University.

“We could learn a lot from crayons; some are sharp, some are pretty,

some are dull, while others are bright, some have weird names, but they all

learned to live together in the same box.” - Robert Fulghum

WORLEY READING AND MATH

PREPARATORY SCHOOL/

MASON LEADERSHIP SCHOOL

All City Musical Experience Performed the Lion King Kids

Over 40 participants of the first annual All City Musical Experience performed the Lion King Kids musical in front of

an audience of nearly 450. Students were thrilled to be a part of this inaugural production with their peers from

Altitude Academy @ Crenshaw, College and Career Readiness Academy @ Lehman, Early College Academy @ Souers,

and STEAMM Academy @ Hartford. We are pleased to share that this performance generated nearly $1,700

in funds through entrance fees, sold goods, and donations. All proceeds will be reinvested into the

expansion of the middle school performing arts programming in the 2017-2018 school year.

Achievements in Reading & Math: All Students in All Elementary Sites

(Harter, Worley/Mason, Clarendon)

Achievements in Reading & Math: All Students in All Middle Schools

(Arts, Crenshaw, Hartford)

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Nadine McIllwain Administrative Center

305 McKinley Ave., N.W.

Canton, Ohio 44702

Ph. 330.438.2500

www.ccsdistrict.org - search - Extended Learning

Annual Report 2016-17

Board of Education:

Richard Milligan, President

John M. Rinaldi, Vice President

Will Grimsley, Member

Corey Minor Smith, Member

Eric Resnick, Member

Jeffrey Gruber, Treasurer

District Administration

Adrian E. Allison, Superintendent

Daniel J. Nero, Assistant Superintendent

Tad Ellsworth, Business Manager

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