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Learning doesn't just happen during the regular school day. In fact, afterschool programs can offer kids opportunities to develop their literacy interest and skills in a more relaxed environment. Find out about the qualities of a good out-of-school program by checking the articles below. The Community Programs section has ideas on how organizations can support reading and literacy and Tutoring and Volunteering has information for those interested in giving their time.
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By: Afterschool Alliance (2008)
This brief describes how afterschool programs can contribute to student success by helping children's social and emotional development, avoidance of risky behaviors, improved school attendance, engagement in learning, and improved test scores and grades.
By: Christopher Gabrieli and Warren Goldstein (2008)
In this excerpt from the book Time to Learn: How a New School Schedule Is Making Smarter Kids, Happier Parents & Safer Neighborhoods, the authors discuss how a longer school day can support achievement in reading and math while providing a richer, broader curriculum. The book discusses extended day success stories in public schools throughout the country, the impact on teachers and families, and benefits for English language learners and children with learning disabilities.
By: Ellen Delisio (2007)
Hours of test preparation, especially in underperforming schools, has left little time for electives or even some of the un-tested basic subjects. Adding time to the school day and year has helped some schools improve their scores and flesh out their curriculums.
By: Communities in Schools (2006)
Communities In Schools describes essential elements of good after-school programs so that research findings are accessible to practitioners. Included are key elements of program implementation.
By: Communities in Schools (2006)
From Communities in Schools, this article profiles five after-school programs that have been shown to be effective in rigorous independent evaluations.
By: Geoffrey Alan (2006)
What can afterschool programs offer that the regular school day can't? To build literacy skills and school achievement, think outside the classroom.
By: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (2006)
Afterschool programs have been found to contribute to school success. Find out more about the characteristics that all strong programs share.
By: Afterschool Alliance (2005)
Afterschool advocates and practitioners face a daily struggle for adequate funding. This brief describes how both research and personal stories reveal resoundingly that afterschool programs are a worthy investment.
By: Kirsten Miller, David Snow, and Patricia Lauer (2004)
Reading instruction does not need to stop when the bell rings. Using out-of-school time (OST) can be an effective way to boost academic skills while engaging students outside of the classroom. Education research lab McREL reviews effective afterschool and summer programs that focus on reading, and identifies the components that make them successful.
By: Kirsten Miller, David Snow, and Patricia Lauer (2004)
Out-of-school time (OST) can be essential for at-risk students to develop basic academic skills. Education research lab McREL studied a variety of programs across the country to determine how OST programs are being used to help this population.
By: Kirsten Miller, David Snow, and Patricia Lauer (2004)
Developing an afterschool or summer school program? This checklist will make sure you structure it for success!
By: National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center (2001)
The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center created this overview of the research on the effectiveness of after-school programs.
By: U.S. Department of Education (1997)
When tutors work closely with teachers and are provided with intensive, ongoing training, they can make a difference in a child's reading success. Learn what researchers have found about the elements of tutoring programs that lead to increase reading achievement.
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