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2/2/2010
Collaboration Strategies for Principals And Afterschool Program Directors
Aligning the Learning Day, a special pre-Institute conference offered through a partnership of MESPA, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the Minnesota School-Age Care Alliance -- and made possible by a grant from the Mott Foundation.
This half-day conference will engage participants in activities and discussions that will provide a deeper understanding of their work and of the opportunities that are possible with greater collaboration.
Principal Patrick Bryan (St. Paul, MN) sees a strong correlation between students who consistently participate in afterschool programs and better social and academic behavior. “I’m seeing kids who do more writing,” says Bryan. “I’m seeing kids who are happier about being a Jackson student. It gives them a well-lit, ordered, clean, safe lace to extend their learning.”
LET’S LOOK AT SOME FACTS
(From a 2001 NAESP survey funded by a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation — examining the existence, characteristics, successes, and challenges of afterschool programs across the country.)
Afterschool programs are widespread in U.S. elementary schools.
67% of principals report having afterschool programs.
27% have both before- and after-school programs.
Afterschool programs are:
Located on school site, 95%
Open from 3-6 p.m., 71%.
Open five days a week, 62%
Serve children with learning disabilities, 89%
Charge tuition, 50%
Receive federal government funds, 38%
Have an average 10 staff members (5 teachers, 2 aides, 2 volunteers)
Afterschool programs are directed by:
Principals, 37%
Directors, 25%
Private providers, 18%
Teachers, 12%
Other, 8%
Biggest program successes are:
Academic improvement, 34%
Safe haven, 26%
One-on-one attention from staff, 11%
Aligning_the_Learning_Day_Flyer_2.pdf
Aligning the Learning Day conference information and registration form
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| MN School-Age Care Alliance | Brian Siverson-Hall, Ex. Dir.
1821 University Ave. W.
Ste. 324-S
St. Paul, MN 55104
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| Register today! | Fee for team of two: $75principal and afterschool program director/coordinator
Fee for individual: $50
Register online, or
Scroll and download a registration flyer with complete seminar details. (Mail or fax the form to MESPA; details on flyer.)
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| When and Where? | February 2, 2010
1-5 p.m.
Sheraton Bloomington Hotel
7800 Normandale Blvd.
Bloomington, MN 55439
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| Who should attend? | Teams from each school:
principal, afterschool program building coordinator, and/or district-wide afterschool program director.
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| Presented by experts: | Patrick Bryan, Principal, Jackson Preparatory Magnet, St. Paul.
Emily Weiss-Dunlap, 21st Century After-School Program Coordinator, Hazel Park Middle School, St. Paul.
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