Schuylkill ACHIEVE: 0ur vision, mission, and goals• SIU proposes the Schuylkill ACHIEVE Afterschool Program in
order to satisfy the need to increase students’ opportunities for meaningful learning through innovative and PA Core Standards-aligned approaches.
• Schuylkill ACHIEVE’s goal is to improve middle school students’ performance measures of classroom performance and school attendance by providing students with high-quality academic enrichment opportunities designed to promote attainment of state and local academic achievement standards in reading, math, and science.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
• 270, 5th through 8th grade at risk students facing academic, social, behavioral, and/or familial problems
• 12 hours per week (Monday-Friday)• 36 weeks • In addition to 6 weeks of summer programming
including 3 weeks of “Summer of Explorers” hosted by Schuylkill Technology Centers (3 days/week)
• Schuylkill ACHIEVE is a 42-week program per project year (October 1-September 30)
Grantee: Schuylkill Intermediate Unit
Dr. Niederriter, Executive Director
Mahanoy Area
Lead Teacher(s)
Instructional Staff
1:15
Minersville Area
Lead Teacher(s)
Instructional Staff
1:15
Pine Grove Area
Lead Teacher(s)
Instructional Staff
1:15
Pottsville Area
Lead Teacher(s)
Instructional Staff
1:15
Williams Valley
Lead Teacher(s)
Instructional Staff
1:15
Barbara Naradko
Director of Community Based Programs
Michele DayProgram
Coordinator
Matthew ButenskyData Analyst
School District Partners
Local Community Partners
• Mahanoy Area Middle School (grades 5-8)
• Minersville Area Elementary Center (grades 5-6)
• Pine Grove Area Middle School (grades 5-8)
• Pottsville’s D.H.H. Lengel Middle School (grades 5-8)
• Williams Valley Elementary School (grades 5-6)
• Penn State Schuylkill Campus• Walk-In-Art Center• Mud & Maker• RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer
Program)• Schuylkill Conservation District• The ReDCo Group• McCann School of Business & Technology• Schuylkill County Drug & Alcohol
Prevention Program• Schuylkill County’s VISION• Schuylkill Technology Center• The SHINE Afterschool Program
STEM Saturday @ Penn State Schuylkill Art Around the Town @ The Walk In
Art Center
SUMMER OF EXPLORERS WITH STC Held at the Schuylkill
Technology Center, North Summer 2015 is 3rd
installment 3 weeks/96 students Students rotated among
8 “Explorer” workshops Workshops included:
“Hot Wheels”, “Wired Up”, and “Heavy Metal”
Culminating field trip on final program day
Results via Student Survey:• 75% of students would like more
information about STC offerings• 82% shared their experience at
STC with family membersStudents rated each shop on a 1-5 star scale (5 stars =the best)
55% of students gave 5 stars 18.5% gave 4 stars 14 % gave 3 stars =87.5% of students found the
workshops favorable despite varying interests
Students learn to install door bells during “Wired Up”
HOW EACH AFTERSCHOOL DAY WORKS
During Schuylkill ACHIEVE, as outlined by grant guidelines, over 50% of programming must be spent on academically enriching activities. Homework, recreation, and crafts do not make-up the majority of programming.
PROGRAM TRACKING, REPORTING, & EVALUATION
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Monthly Activities Calendar
Regular Site Observation Visits
Monthly Attendance Tracking
Quarterly Report (4 annually)
PA Grantee Report Annual Federal Report Annual Local Evaluation
Report
Monthly Lead Teacher Meetings
On-site Professional Development
“Special Focus” Professional Development
Advisory Focus Group (3 annually)
YEAR 1 SUCCESSES
Based on parental observation: 72% of children improved
their self confidence by participating
86% were satisfied or very satisfied with Schuylkill ACHIEVE programming
100% were very satisfied with Schuylkill ACHIEVE programming at Minersville
73% of parents agreed that Schuylkill ACHIEVE increased their child's awareness of future career choices
67% feel that their child’s attitude towards school and learning improved as a direct result of Schuylkill ACHIEVE
Based on student observation:• 90% of students feel that Schuylkill
ACHIEVE inspires them to learn more about science and STEM
• 88% of students feel that Schuylkill ACHIEVE has made them familiar with STEM careers
• 100% of students feel that Schuylkill ACHIEVE made STEM something that can be fun
Total Schuylkill ACHIEVE Students Registered in School Year Program: 324
Total Schuylkill ACHIEVE Regular Attendees Year 1: 179
Total Schuylkill ACHIEVE Students Attending Summer Program: 96
Total Schuylkill ACHIEVE Students Registered in SY & Summer Program: 365
UNALLOWABLE EXPENSES
Snacks(including refreshments for staff meetings, etc.) cannot be purchased with 21st CCLC funds. Alternative funding sources and/or federal nutrition programs are to be utilized.
Technology purchases have NOT been included in our C7 grant application.
Schoolwide and school-related projects, programs, presentations, athletics and supplies used during the school day. If supplies are to be shared during the school day, items must be prorated.
Purchasing gift cards is strictly prohibited for any reason or purpose.
Entertainment, which includes tickets to shows, sport events, recreation, and student meals is unallowable.
ALLOCABLE # OF DAILY STAFF
1. Mahanoy (3 staff + 1 Lead Teacher)2. Minersville (3 staff +1 Lead Teacher)3. Pine Grove (2 staff +1 Lead Teacher)4. Pottsville DHH Lengel (4 staff +1 Lead
Teacher)5. Williams Valley (4 staff + 1 Lead
Teacher)
Email: [email protected]
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