"Quality after-school programs don't just happen", however, coordination among after-school and school-day personnel is essential, as is district support."
LA's "BEST" a school based after schoolprogram offered to 19,000 students in the LA USD public district showed that participation promotes school-day attendance and engagement, such as higher aspirations toward graduation.
The U.S. Department of Ed. recently released a set of action tips for aligning an after-school program with the school day.
These include:
1. Share responsibility for student learning and development
2. Data driven decisions and communication about student progress
3. High qualify staff
4. Planning and preparation time
5. Partnerships at multiple levels in the school and district
6. Connections to family and community resources.
Key to success in achievement occurred when:
a. Preparation for the mentors
b. A long term commitment
c. Specific program goals
Failure and achievement losses occurred when:
a. A relationship is short term (from lack of commitment on the part of the mentor or tutor)
b. The management of the program is disorganized
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