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Creating Quality Afterschool Programs

Creating Quality Afterschool Programs. District 3 WACEC Meeting January 9, 2009. Presented by : Jean Berger 4-H Youth Development Agent Marathon County UW-Extension Debbie Moellendorf 4-H Youth Development Agent Lincoln County UW-Extension.

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Creating Quality Afterschool Programs

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  1. Creating Quality Afterschool Programs District 3 WACEC Meeting January 9, 2009 Presented by : Jean Berger 4-H Youth Development Agent Marathon County UW-Extension Debbie Moellendorf 4-H Youth Development Agent Lincoln County UW-Extension

  2. Out-of-School Time Key to Children’s Success • Programs children engage in play a key role in: • Ongoing learning by providing opportunities for exploring interests • Gaining important lifelong skills such as problem solving, conflict resolution, teamwork and leadership • Providing opportunities to positively connect with adults Source: School’s Out! Out-of-School Time Key to Children’s Success, A WisKids Policy Brief, Fall 2006, Wisconsin Council on Children and Families

  3. Growing Body of Research suggests…. • Afterschool programs have positive effects on outcomes such as, • Motivation • Engagement in Learning • Expectations of Success • Social Competencies Source: School’s Out! Out-of-School Time Key to Children’s Success, A WisKids Policy Brief, Fall 2006, Wisconsin Council on Children and Families

  4. After-school Programs also… • Keep youth out of trouble by providing a safe and structured time during critical afternoon hours. • Provides an important ingredient to parent’s employment stability. Source: School’s Out! Out-of-School Time Key to Children’s Success, A WisKids Policy Brief, Fall 2006, Wisconsin Council on Children and Families

  5. Quality Out of School Time… Makes a Difference in School • Children of color and children from low income families gain the most ground when they have access to high-quality out of school experiences • Math scores improved when youth participated in afterschool programs • Youth who have access to summer enrichment programs avoid the “summer slide” • Quality programs are those which provide: • access to sustained participation • appropriate supervision and structure, well prepared staff and intentional programming • partnerships with families, other organizations (4-H clubs) and schools Source: “More than Fun and Games” Quality Out of School Time for All Kids Makes a Difference in School; WisKids Count Issue Brief, Summer 2008

  6. People agree…. • From education experts to law enforcement to parents, there is universal agreement that afterschool programs reinforce student learning and provide safe havens and enrichment opportunities during non-school hours. Source: School’s Out! Out-of-School Time Key to Children’s Success, A WiKids Policy Brief, Fall 2006, Wisconsin Council on Children and Families

  7. UW-Extension’s Role… • Assessment of Need • Support for Grant Writing and other Funding • Provide Training and Curriculum Resources • Work with Older Youth to Teach Programs in Afterschool Settings • UW-Ext. Staff Teaching Programs • Implement Afterschool Programs • Integrate youth into 4-H Clubs • Evaluate Impact of Afterschool Programs

  8. Assessment of Need • Survey community, parents and students to determine need • Survey of community afterschool programs to determine what was already in place and where there are gaps • Work with key partners to determine appropriate role for UW-Extension

  9. Grants and Other Funding • Collaborate on 21st Century Grants • CYFAR Federal Funding • Safe and Stable Families Funding • MetLife Afterschool Funding • Solicit Community Donations, including in-kind contributions • Support from 4-H Leaders’ Organizations

  10. Provide Training and Curriculum Resources • Training for Day Care Providers, School Staff and Afterschool Staff • Provide access and support for use of 4-H Curriculum in afterschool setting • Facilitate participation in regional and state afterschool training opportunities

  11. Experiential Learning Model

  12. Work with Older Youth to Teach Programs • Train Middle School Youth to work with summer elementary program • Train 4-H Ambassadors to lead 4-H projects and anti-bullying programs (Boomerang) • 4-H Ambassadors facilitated community service projects and wrote grants

  13. UW-Extension Staff Teach • Teach 4-H project related curriculum • Basketry • Knitting and Crocheting • Rocketry • Cake Decorating • Science and Engineering • Foods and Nutrition • Multi-cultural programming

  14. Implement Afterschool Program • Organize Steering Committee to implement afterschool program for middle school • Coordinate and supervise afterschool staff • Manage funds for afterschool program

  15. “After the Bell” A free opportunity for middle school youth to participate in enrichment activities through the support of community organizations and businesses, Merrill Area Public Schools and Lincoln County UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development.

  16. “After the Bell” • The program allows students a safe place to play board games, complete homework, make crafts, visit with friends and have a snack. In addition, special enrichment program are offered each day.

  17. Nutrition and Fitness Programs

  18. Donation of Homemade Treats for Humane Society Animals

  19. “Pillow Patrol” Donation to HAVEN

  20. Knitting Infant Hats for Aspirus Birthing Center

  21. Sewing Rice Packs for Harbor House Residents

  22. Program Participants create “Thank You’s” and Present Them to Program Supporters

  23. “After the Bell Plus” A tutoring component held in conjunction with the “After the Bell” program which is supported through a grant that the Merrill School District received for the 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09 school years.

  24. A Quote “The After the Bell program has caught a few of our students that could otherwise, very easily have fallen through the proverbial “crack”. Not having anyone at home to involve them in worthwhile, fun and engaging activities, those students are having a crucial need fulfilled….” 7th Grade Teacher 2005-06 Survey

  25. One More Quote “The PRMS After the Bell program is one of the best after school programs I have ever seen in operation. The students just love it! It has been growing by leaps and bounds! Our own staff tutors the students and have made unbelievable bonds! Kudos to Lincoln County Extension service for the vision to make this happen for our kids!” Principal during 2005-06 School Year

  26. Ace Hardware Beta Eta Chapter Xi Alpha Nu Church Mutual Christmas Is Committee Dave’s County Market F-M Enterprises, Inc. Friends of the School Forest Individual Members of Curves Good Samaritan Health Center – Mission and Values Committee Gruett’s Appliance Center Kiwanis Club of Greater Merrill Little Red Barn in Action Lincoln County Bank Lincoln County Home and Community Education Lincoln County 4-H Leaders’ Association, Inc. Lincoln County Safe and Stable Families Grant Merrill Area Public Schools After School Tutoring Grant Merrill Area United Way Merrill Eagles Aerie 584 Merrill Forward Together Healthy Community Initiative, Inc. Merrill Social and Sick Benefit Society, Inc. Mid-Wisconsin AmVets Post 2000 Auxiliary Optimist Cub of Merrill Park City Credit Union River Valley State Bank Schmitt Manecke Donner Auxilery Post #1638 Social Topics Club Stifel, Nicolaus and Company, Inc. T.B. Scott Library Staff Wal-Mart Plus Individuals Have Made Donations and Fundraisers: Loaf and Ladle Concert Sale of Paper Light Bulbs Food Stand/Bake Sales Community Organizations and Businesses supporting….

  27. Integrate Youth into 4-H Clubs • Youth are enrolled as 4-H members • Each session is a 4-H meeting including pledges, attendance, group decisions using democratic process, a 4-H project and community service • Receive same benefits as a 4-H community club member • Year ends with opportunity to participate in County Fair and/or public recognition

  28. “Newcomers” at Their 1st Fair!

  29. Middle School CYFAR

  30. Building Bridges

  31. Engineering Experiments!

  32. Working Across Cultures

  33. Group Planning

  34. Elementary Programs

  35. Community Service

  36. 4-H Ambassadors as Mentors

  37. Youth also take on leadership roles … • Serve as members of the Steering Committee • Market the program to others • Provide input at the program • Give back to the community through service opportunities • Teach and/or serve as helpers at the program • Conduct fundraisers • Recognize those who make program possible • 4-H youth hired to staff summer programs

  38. Evaluate Impact • Utilize UW-Extension evaluation tools to assess impact of programs • Tools are issued to students, parents/guardians, and school staff • Prepare impact reports for funders and other key stakeholders

  39. Thank you Any questions?

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