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S.M.I.L.E.S.
Beverley B. Fifer, Project Director
Janie Samuel, Coordinator
Vickie Warden, Teacher
Students More Involved in Learning to Enhance Success
Valley Institute Elementary School21st Century Community Learning Center
S.M.I.L.E.S. Activities
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The Need for After-School Programs
28 million school-age children have parents who work outside the home
An estimated five to seven million, and up to 15 million “latch key children” return to
empty homes Youngsters often experiment with drugs,
tobacco, and/or alcohol Juvenile crime triples
U.S. Department of Education
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Peak Hours: 3:00 – 6:00
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After-school Programs Are
Effective Deterrents to
Crime
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49% less likely to use drugs27% less likely to start drinking37% less likely to become teen
parents
34% more cooperative with adults37% more able to handle conflict
productively National PTA
Children in After-School Programs:
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Children in After-School Programs:
Improve academic performance
Focus on areas which need reinforcement
Develop increased interest and ability in reading
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Children in After-School Programs:
Develop better social skills
Indicate that they have higher aspirations for the future
Have a reduced rate of retention in grade and placement in special education
Students who spend even one to four hours a week in extracurricular activities are 60% less likely to drop out of school by the 12th grade than their peers who do not participate.
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Wide-Spread Belief:Children Need Organized Activities and
Places to Go
National PTA’s poll found that 70% of parents support increased federal funding for after-school programs.
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Wide-Spread Belief
According to the 1999 Mott Foundation and
JC Penney survey of registered voters, 92% agreed that children should have an organized activity and a place to go
after school. By a three-to-one margin, Americans
agreed to pay more taxes to provide after-school care.
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More than 90% of police chiefs surveyed said that investing in after-school programs now will result in paying far less later in terms of crime, welfare, and other costs.
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“After-school programs can strengthen families and keep working parents from worrying. They can keep communities secure, help fight crime and make the school the thriving center of the community.”
Richard W. RileyU.S. Secretary of Education
1999
S.M.I.L.E.S.
Afternoons Filled with Fun
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Starting An After-school Program
Determine the interest of parents
Contact school officials, principals
Develop a broad support base, involve people who are interested in children and
child care
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Starting An After-School Program
Select, identify a person to “spearhead”
the effort
Determine the need – survey
Estimate enrollment
Identify space needed – exclusive use desired
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Sponsorship
Schools in schools Independent agencies in schools Independent agencies in non-school sites Day care providers Family care providers
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Indoor and Outdoor Space Considerations
Indoor
- quiet space
- area for snack
- large space for gym activities, assemblies
Outdoor
- area for playing games/sports
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Equipment Needs
Books for pleasure and for reference
Instructional material for reinforcement
Age appropriate tables or desks
Chairs Teacher stations/desks Games and puzzles
Access to a telephone Internal communication
walkie talkies Tape/CD players Computers Sports equipment Art supplies
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Budget Considerations
Funding Sources
- Grants
- Contributions
- Fee Structure
- In-Kind Building Fee Energy Cost Custodial Care
Building Maintenance Child:Staff Ratio Program Needs Field Trips Transportation
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21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Washington, DC 20202-6175
Fax: 202-260-3420 e-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ed.gov/21stcclc
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Staffing Needs – A Team Approach
Project Director On-Site Coordinator Teachers Instructional Assistants Transportation Staff Substitutes
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Programming Considerations
Academic Focus Cultural, Enrichment Activities Parental Involvement Drop In Program versus Daily Schedule Staffing Needs to Execute Program Offered
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The S.M.I.L.E.S Program
Daily Activities
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Homework and Tutorial Assistance
Students spend a minimum of 45 minutes per day with guided academic activities
Certified teachers and instructional assistants provide small group and individualized tutoring
Peer tutoring and cooperative learning are
also used.
Study time is held in regular classrooms, using many of the same instructional materials from the regular curriculum.
Some instructional materials are secured specifically for the after-school program.
First Graders are practicing decoding with Sing, Spell, Read, and Write.
Strong linkages occur between the school-day and after-school personnel. Staff members develop shared plans and strategies for students’ success.
Daily planners are an excellent communication tool for keeping track of homework, upcoming projects and events, goal setting, task completion, and time management. Teachers and parents expect students to properly use the planners.
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Recreation
Outside Fun
On the Playground
Students participate in structured as well student planned activities for approximately 30 minutes each afternoon.
CraftsChristmas ornaments, baskets, jewelry, or
Appalachian heritage crafts are only a few of the choices for the children.
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Snacks
Students receive a nutritious snack each day– Milk, Juice, Cereal, Cookies, Fruit, Muffins. Etc.
Funded through the Federal Snack Program No cost to the
students
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Community Partners
Appalachian Girl Scout Council
Barter Theatre Boy Scouts of America Bristol Motor Speedway Girls Inc. Highlands Community
Services
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Goodson Kinderhook Volunteer Fire Department
Morgan McClure Museum
Mount Rogers Regional Adult Educational Program
Southwest Virginia 4-H Center Barter Players
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Community Partners
Tri-City Regional Airport Washington County
Office on Youth Washington County
Public Library Washington County
Recreation Dept. William King Regional
Art Center
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Proven Ideas to Enhance Program
Field Trips - Educational, Recreational Activities for the Entire School Parent Nights, Highlighting Student
Accomplishments Parenting Classes, Childcare Offered Parent Resource Center Family Trip
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Transportation – Often a Barrier
Transportation to thethe homes is
essential Include in the budget
salaries, trip costs In-kind services are
often available Maintenance and fuel
to be considered