Citizen Schools: Engaging the Whole Child in their Education Presentation at SJSU

1. Citizen Schools: Engaging the Whole Child in their EducationPresentation at SJSU

2. The Need 85% The number of Boston eighth graders not at grade level in English and Math in 1994

3. Opportunity Percentage of time middle-school students are out of school during the typical 5000 hour year when they are awake

4. Opportunity Teachers Students Citizens Numbers from Boston and Boston Public Schools in 1994.

5. How

6. How • Partnering with Schools: • Acting as collaborators with teachers and parents • Making community connections for the school • Providing a second shift of educators who focus on inspiring and support student academic success

7. How TEACH DO DISCUSS HEAR SEE HEAR

8. The Mission LONG-TERM OUTCOMES Achievement Graduation College & career readiness Theory of Student Impact SUCCESS in college & career MID-TERM OUTCOMES Engagement Achievement Selection of a college-track high school SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES ACCESS to people and experiences SKILLS academic and 21st century BELIEF in the connection between hard work, education and future success CITIZEN SCHOOLS PROGRAM Apprenticeships Academic coaching

9. Citizen Schools: ELT Program Schedule Citizen Schools Program MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Snack and Circle (30 min.) Snack(15 min.) Snack(15 min.) Snack(15 min.) Reserved for Citizen Schools Staff Development Academic Support Block Academic Support Block * Academic Support Block Literacy & ELA (75 min) Academic Support Block Apprenticeships Apprenticeships College to Career/8GA* College to Career/8GA Circle & Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal *Extended Exploration 1/x month

10. Apprenticeship Learning

11. Apprenticeship Learning Apprenticeships leverage more learning time, more caring adults, and rigorous learning to help low income students prepare for success in school, college and life • Hands-on, skill-building learning projects • Led by volunteers called Citizen Teachers who share their passion and expertise • Emphasize 21st Century or New Basic Skills, like leadership, oral and written communication, scientific thinking skills, and technology • Culminate in young people producing something of value for the community

12. Focus on 21st Century Skills Each apprenticeship determines two 21st Century skills to focus on for student learning outcomes Academic Skills • Advanced Literacy • Data Analysis • Technology • Social Skills • Leadership • Teamwork • Oral Communication

13. Support in School Success • Develop strong homework and study skills and habits • Build connections between families and schools • Coach students about their goals in school and how to reach them • Show them where their hard work can take them

14. The Mission LONG-TERM OUTCOMES Achievement Graduation College & career readiness Theory of Student Impact SUCCESS in college & career MID-TERM OUTCOMES Engagement Achievement Selection of a college-track high school SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES ACCESS to people and experiences SKILLS academic and 21st century BELIEF in the connection between hard work, education and future success CITIZEN SCHOOLS PROGRAM Apprenticeships Academic coaching

15. Pause and Reflect 3 ways we seek to impact our students: • Informing Beliefs-belief in their own ability to succeed, that school and their community will help them get there, that they can overcome challenges, that it will be worth it. • Building Skills- study skills, writing, math, critical analysis, self-advocacy, teamwork, skills needed to succeed in and out of school. • Providing Access-opportunities to see new and exciting places, meet people that have done things they hope to do, do and try things they’ve never done before. Think back to a person or experience in your life that had this impact on you.

16. Closing Who do you know that has something to teach? Contact info: marneday@citizenschools.org