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Evan Donovan Metropolitan Baptist Church After-School Program. Starting an After-School Program , from the Ground Up. We begin with a vision. ...but may be defeated by details. ...but may be defeated by details.
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Evan Donovan Metropolitan Baptist Church After-School Program Starting an After-School Program,from the Ground Up
“For which of you...does not sit down and count the cost?”-Jesus, Luke 14:28 You will face challenges.
Plan well in advance… Boston Public Schools opens Sept. 6 - You must be well on your way before then!
…and lay the foundation for success. Resources Data The day-to-day is your reason for being, but don’t get caught up in each day’s crisis.
Elements of a Successful Program • BMA Grant Application • Guide to Narrative Sections • Projected Budget & Budget Narrative • Required Attachments • Licensing • EEC • CORI Process • License to Operate a School-Age Child Care Program • Other Licenses (Occupancy, Fire Inspection, Feeding Permit, IPM Plan) • Staff & Volunteers • Recruitment • Sample Advertising Materials • Potential Sources of Volunteers • Required Forms (including CORI) • Training & Development • Supervision & Recognition continued on next slide
Elements of a Successful Program(continued) • Student • Recruitment • Means of Getting the Word Out • Importance of Partnerships • Sample Advertising Materials • Intake • Required Information • Setting Up Student Files • Supervision • Curriculum & Lesson Planning • Scheduling the Day • Special Activities • Importance of Unstructured Play Time • Spiritual Instruction (Memory Verses, Bible Lessons) continued on next slide
Elements of a Successful Program(continued) • Student • Supervision • Scheduling the Day • Homework Assistance • Tips for Effective Tutoring • Adapting to the TERC Math Curriculum • Tools for Tracking Students’ Progress • Importance of School Partnership • Technology Instruction (including sample lesson plans) • Reading Time • Tracking Students’ Progress in Free Silent Reading Time • Incorporating Read-Alouds & Literacy Activities into Your Schedule • Behavior Management continued on next slide
Elements of a Successful Program(concluded) • In-Kind Donations • Sources • 4-Step Process • Tracking Donations • Partnership: Child Care Choices • Contacting the Agency • Parts of the Application • Completing the RFR (monthly reimbursement request) • Grant Reporting • Parts of the Report • Data Required for Completion • Narration Section • Special Event Reporting Form
Encouragement for Ministry “Do not despise the day of small things: the Lord rejoices to see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.” - Zech. 4:9-10 “…not by might, nor by human power, but by My Holy Spirit.” - Zech. 4:6