An Increased Investment in Education and Connecting Schools and Families
As a well-established, high-quality afterschool program, we have always known the significant role our Clubs play in bridging the gap between the classroom and home. The pandemic has made it even more clear, however, that the adults in a kid’s life, need to be connected in order to best support their learning and overall success in school. In response to the many adverse effects of the pandemic on youth, we have made significant investments in education and mental health services. To support our Club members, we have increased the size of our education team, adding Education Liaisons to work alongside our Education Directors.
“Our Education Liaison at Boys & Girls of San Francisco provides support and guidance throughout the school-year, helping our students to be more successful in the classroom and giving our families with a caring and skilled support system.“ Hector Lee. Assistant Principal Longfellow Elementary School, San Francisco
Education Liaisons are responsible for:
Facilitating communication between the Club, family, and school to understand a kid's needs. Looking across the entire Clubhouse, not just the learning Center, to assess how Club staff are helping youth to achieve academically and be better connected to their school. Gathering and managing qualitative and quantitative data to build an understanding of the academic and socioemotional needs of members. Coordinating academic programs and other Club resources to meet the identified academic and socioemotional needs of youth. Collaborating with external academic partners to provide resources and opportunities for Club
members.
Supporting all Club staff through coaching and feedback.
Meet Our Education Liaisons!
Each of our Clubhouses now has an Educational Liaison who is in regular communication with teachers, families, and Club staff, to ensure that the adults are working together to help youth succeed academically. When problems arise, they are there to intervene, facilitate communication, deploy resources, and solve problems. Education Directors remain critically impotrant at the Clubhouse, holding the responsibility for running great Learning Centers.
To learn more about our Education Liaisons and Academic Support at BGCSF, visit kidsclub.org/EL
CLAIRE
“I am passionate about working with families and teachers and ensuring that all members are supported by a network of caring adults who are committed to their well-being and academic success.”
ERIKA
“I love being part of a BIG support system for our members. The partnership between schools, parents, and our Clubhouse team allows us to really understand what’s going on and to serve our kids in the best way possible.”
Don Fisher Clubhouse
Excelsior Clubhouse
RYAN
Tenderloin Clubhouse
VALERIA
Mission Clubhouse
“Working at the Tenderloin Clubhouse allows me to be part of a close-knit community of Club staff, families, and local schools. I am proud of how we work together to support members individually and provide them with the resources and encouragement to realize their potential.” “Ensuring inclusion and equity is essential to my role as an Education Liaison. For many of our families, English is not their first language. I make it a priority to provide translation support and ensure that they have the information they need to successfully navigate the school system.”
EDMARK
“I am focused on making sure members and their families feel supported throughout the schoolyear. I am passionate about building lifelong learners and coaching youth to enjoy the learning process.”
Columbia Park Clubhouse
“I am passionate about creating meaningful relationships with Club members, families, education program partners, and schools. I am deeply committed to the work our Club does to achieve the best academic outcomes for the LATESHIA The Willie Mays Clubhouse youth of Bayview Hunters Point." at Hunters Point
SARA
Greater Visitacion Valley Clubhouse
“I always prioritize checking in with teachers when I pick our kids up after school. This allows me to hear directly about individual members’ needs, create an aligned support plan at the Club, and communicate that to parents.”
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco John N Callander Administrative Offices 380 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Kidsclub.org