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21st Century Community Learning Centers 2008 Summer Institute July 15-17, 2008 Dallas, Texas

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21st Century Community Learning Centers 2008 Summer Institute

July 15-17, 2008 • Dallas, Texas

Table of Contents Overview and Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tuesday, July 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Wednesday, July 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Thursday, July 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 List of Sessions by Strand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 William S. White Achievement Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Plenary Speaker Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 List of Exhibitors and Student Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Local Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Welcome

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Overview and Important Information Institute Overview The U.S. Department of Education and its Office of Elementary and Secondary Education welcome you to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) program’s 2008 Summer Institute as we celebrate Ten Years of the Best in Afterschool.

This year’s theme seeks to provide support to 21st CLCC programs in the areas of: embedding core academic content in afterschool activities; using innovative strategies to deliver standards-related content; using data to analyze program progress towards improving student academic outcomes; building the capacity of program staff to deliver high-quality academic programs; building strong linkages among the afterschool program, the day school, teachers, families, and communities; enhancing and strengthening homework help and tutorial times; and using strategic planning to ensure future sustainability. The Summer Institute will feature presentations that provide high-quality learning opportunities for afterschool practitioners in the academic content areas, complemented by sessions that promote the development of a vision, achieving results, strategic financing, building organizational and community support, and strategic planning.

The three-day 2008 Summer Institute brings together a diverse group of leaders from the fields of education, youth development, museums, libraries, recreation, family support, community development, government, philanthropy, and others who work with and in afterschool programs at the local, state, and national levels.

We hope you will enjoy your time in Dallas. Thank you for your continued hard work and dedication to the thousands of children, families, and communities who benefit from 21st CCLC programs.

Important Information Please wear your name badge at all times, as it is a requirement for admission to all conference workshops and catered events. SEI registration staff will be available to assist you with any questions you may have throughout the Summer Institute.

Complimentary Shuttle Service will be provided between the InterContinental Dallas and overflow hotels from July 15th through 17th. There will be signs in the lobbies of the hotels indicating the location for pick-up and drop-off.

A Message Board will be located near the Registration Area. We will have Sign Language Interpreters at the plenary sessions, and they will be available for breakout sessions upon request. To obtain this service, please stop by the Registration Area during scheduled hours.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the 2008 21st CCLC Summer Institute a successful experience for you!

Cyber-Café A Cyber-Café with laptop computers is located in the Hamilton Foyer to provide you with access to the Internet.

Please note that the Cyber-Café will only be available during official break periods.

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Concurrent Session Descriptors The Summer Institute offers an array of informative activities, some of which are repeated to help you make the most of your time. The Institute includes more than 90 breakout sessions for sharing information and interactive skills-building.

Disclaimer The 21st Century Community Learning Centers’ 2008 Summer Institute has been funded in part with Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Education. The Institute’s agenda does not necessarily reflect the Department’s views or policies, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

SCHEDULES Registration Registration is open from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on July 15th, from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on July 16th, and from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on July 17th.

Shuttle Service Shuttle service between the InterContinental Dallas and overflow hotels will run each day of the Summer Institute. There will be signs in each hotel indicating the loading area.

Tuesday, July 15

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Every 20 Minutes Every 15-20 Minutes

Wednesday, July 16

7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Every 15-20 Minutes Every 30 Minutes Every 15-20 Minutes

Thursday, July 17

7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Every 15-20 Minutes Every 30 Minutes Every 15-20 Minutes

Exhibit Area Hours The Exhibit Area will be open in the Garden Court from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 15th, and from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on July 16th. Please note that the Exhibit Area will be closed during plenary sessions.

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Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Registration

Crystal Ballroom Foyer

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

State Coordinators Meeting/Networking Session

Lalique I

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception and Exhibitors Fair

Garden Court

DISCLAIMER: The 21st Century Community Learning Centers’ 2008 Summer Institute has been funded in part with Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Education. The exhibits and vendor displays do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Registration

7:30 a.m.

Crystal Ballroom Foyer

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

Garden Court

8:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Opening Plenary Session

Crystal Ballroom

Welcome and Introductions Sylvia Lyles Program Director, Academic Improvement Programs Group, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC Joseph Conaty, Ph.D. Director, Office of Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC “Giving Back” Coy Wire The Coy Wire “Caring” Foundation, Carlisle, PA Closing Remarks Joseph Conaty, Ph.D. Director, Office of Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Session I These concurrent sessions underscore the importance of providing services to all students and the delivery of programming appropriate to each of the three grade levels. There continues to be emphasis on afterschool programs to produce successful student outcomes and to sustain themselves. The sessions are designed to help you ensure that the students most in need are accessing quality afterschool programs, having positive social interactions, and learning through a variety of experiences in supportive environments.

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Aligning the School Day: Collaboration Strategy for Principals and Afterschool Program Directors Paul Young, Ph.D. Executive Director, West After School Center, Inc., Lancaster, OH This workshop is designed to bring principals and afterschool program directors together to discuss their respective roles, create a vision, share common goals, and develop action plans for ongoing collaboration. Discussion will focus on participants’ issues and questions related to collaboration and strategies for building strong working relationships.

Strand: Building Strong Linkages among Program Staff, Regular Staff and Families

Lalique I

Building Family and Community Involvement that Engages Kids!

Bricca Prestridge Sweet, Ed.D. Executive Director, Ed-LBEX, Sugar Grove, NC Afterschool leaders, staff, and partners have many differing responsibilities, and often struggle with family and community involvement. You’ll develop skills and approaches in this interactive session that you can use immediately to build family involvement, improve community partnerships, and develop program quality in ways that engage kids while developing sustainability.

Strand: Building Strong Linkages Among Program Staff, Regular Staff and Families

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COMmunities Educating Tomorrow’s Scientists Tina Cartwright, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Marshall University, Huntington, WV Jackie Hersch Coordinator, Kanawha County Schools, Charleston, WV How can afterschool programs expand opportunities for their at-risk youth to learn science while also better preparing tomorrow’s teachers? By connecting those future teachers from local universities in settings that allow for science inquiry. Come explore a successful partnership supported by the National Science Foundation utilizing innovative NASA programs.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Session I (continued) Belair V Creating Effective Learning Environments: How to Choose the Right Math or Literacy Curriculum for your Program Sarah Schwartz PEAR Research Fellow, Program in Education, Afterschool, and Resiliency at Harvard University and McLean Hospital, Cambridge, MA Kristin Sinclair Research Assistant, Program in Education, Afterschool, and Resiliency at Harvard University and McLean Hospital, Cambridge, MA Afterschool programs face increasing choice when bringing academic learning to students.

In this session, we discuss the challenges of choosing curricula that match program goals and program capacity, as well as what questions to ask when choosing curricula. We also introduce a free, online tool to aid programs in choosing curricula.

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Enhancing Math and Science Achievement Through Project-Based Learning Heather Martindill Lead Counsultant, McREL, Denver, CO Dana Frazee Principal Consultant, McREL, Denver, CO Come discover the benefits to project-based learning. During this session you will explore the components necessary for successful math and science projects. Examples of successful projects will be shared and you will be provided with the resources to locate engaging projects for your students.

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Finding Your Way with Geocaching and 21st Century Skills Zach Zdanek Assistant Director, PATCH 21st CCLC, Spencer, WV David McCutcheon Director, PATCH 21st CCLC, Spencer, WV Get an overview and hands-on demonstration for utilizing geocaching in the classroom and afterschool setting. The 21st Century Skills and links to the school-day curriculum will be emphasized, along with a training on usage and curriculum. An interactive participant demonstration and workshop is also included. This will be a fast-paced, fun session with every participant involved!

Strand: Using Innovative Strategies to Deliver Standards-linked Content

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Going Global for English Language Learning Joana Davis-Diaz Project Manager, Center for Afterschool Education, Moorestown, NJ Mary Yee Associate Executive Director, Foundations, Inc., Moorestown, NJ People learn through real-life communication, and the more people can talk and listen naturally, without fear, the better they learn. See how to make afterschool a supportive,

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Session I (continued) language-rich learning environment, especially for the English Language Learners in your program. Gain key strategies to get and keep kids talking and learning.

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Hands-on Science Explorations in Afterschool John Zuman, Ed.D. Executive Director, Intercultural Center for Research in Education (INCRE), Arlington, MA This workshop offers highlights from the Afterschool Explorations in Science project, a series of engaging hands-on science activities for diverse urban youth in grades 4 through 8. Units include: Crime Scene Explorations, Energy, Magic, Paper, Sugar and Salt, and Sound and Music.

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Introduction to PPICS Neil Naftzger Senior Research Associate, Learning Point Associates, Naperville, IL The purpose of this session is to provide new program directors unfamiliar with the 21st CCLC Profile and Performance Information Collection System (PPICS) with an overview of what PPICS is, why it exists, and what information needs to be supplied in order for a program to be in compliance with federal reporting requirements. During the session, an overview will be supplied regarding (1) the content of the two primary data entry modules that make up PPICS (the Grantee Profile and APR); (2) key terms and definitions used in the system; and (3) tips for completing the PPICS reporting process.

Strand: Using Data to Analyze Program Progress and Student Academic Success

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Make Books Come Alive Afterschool Andrea Polizzi Consultant, Developmental Studies Center, Oakland, CA Discuss and experience ways to incorporate great children’s literature into your afterschool program. Experience a process that allows students to become engaged in stories while building comprehension, social skills, and enjoyment of reading.

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Maximizing Impacts of Afterschool Programs Using Service-Learning Shelley Billig, Ph.D. Vice President, RMC Research Corporation, Denver, CO Research shows that participation in high-quality service-learning can produce strong academic, civic, and social-emotional impacts. New research has shown what high-quality means. This interactive session will introduce the new standards and indicators for highquality practice, provide summaries of the research base, and illustrate what these practices look like in afterschool settings.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Session I (continued) Belair II Opening Doors to Technology Marilyn Heath, Ed.D. Regional Technology Coordinator, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL, Austin, TX Kathy Dick Technical Assistance Consultant for Technology, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL, Oklahoma City, OK Discover how you can open doors to technology in your afterschool program. Learn about best practices, free resources, professional development opportunities, instructional strategies, and funding sources.

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Promoting Adolescent Literacy in Afterschool Programs: Strategies that Work Sarah Jonas Director of Education Services, The Children’s Aid Society, New York, NY In this workshop, participants will explore developmentally appropriate strategies afterschool practitioners can use to engage adolescents in activities that strengthen reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

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Providing Academic Support for Students with Learning Differences

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Mary Shea, Ed.D. Project Consultant, Kids Included Together, San Diego, CA Program staff in 21st CCLC programs often feel unprepared to assist students in their afterschool programs who are enrolled in special education classes or who present with significant learning challenges. This workshop will introduce strategies for collaboration, discuss importance of observation skills, and will give examples of simple interventions and accommodations that will support ALL children’s learning Strand: Building Capacity in Staff to Provide Quality Academic Programs Colonnade B

Take a New Look at Nutrition for Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs Minh Pham Program Analyst, USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Alexandria, VA Crystal Weedall Fitzsimmons Senior Policy Analyst, Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), Washington, DC Federal nutrition programs provide additional sources of funds to help build good nutrition, as well as sustainability, into out-of-school time learning programs. Come learn how incentives, like the expansion of the Simplified Summer Food Program rules, now make it even easier to participate and serve nutritious meals and snacks to lower income children and youth at higher rates of reimbursement.

Strand: Utilizing Strategic Planning to Ensure Sustainability

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Session I (continued) Belair VI Theater as a Learning Tool Deanna Hardy Middle School Music Director, Triton Regional Middle School, Byfield, MA We will explore the use of theater productions, games, workshops, and techniques to enhance reading comprehension, verbal skills, public speaking, creative writing, music, and mathematics skills in a fun and interactive way. We will explore different hands-on activities for primary and secondary school programs, various models and budgets, and utilizing community resources.

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Telling Your Story to Help Achieve 21st CCLC Program Goals Laura Shankland Communications Specialist, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL, Austin, TX Wendy Jones Program Assistant, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL, Austin, TX This session focuses on developing and using newsletters, blogs, press releases, and other forms of communication to strengthen ties with day school staff, community members, and partners, as well as using these relationships to enhance afterschool programs.

Strand: Building Strong Linkages among Program Staff, Regular Staff and Families

Lalique II

The Achievement Gap: What is It and How Can Afterschool Make a Difference?

Carol McElvain Senior Program Associate, Learning Point Associates, Naperville, IL Jaime Stephanidis Program Associate, Learning Point Associates, Naperville, IL This workshop will help program and school administrators understand potential causes of the achievement gap in schools. Participants will learn how afterschool programming can help support the school’s efforts to close the gap by providing more effective student support through leadership, program delivery and design, communication, and data-driven decisionmaking.

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Urban Adventures in Conservation Maryann Stimmer Science Manager, The After School Corporation (TASC), New York, NY Lauren Antelo Member Services Associate, United Neighborhood Houses (UNH), New York, NY Through hands-on inquiry activities, participants will experience the excitement of environmental stewardship. Strategies for environmental science education and stewardship will be shared in this session.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Session I (continued) Cosmopolitan Using Research-based Promising Practices to Support Student Learning Through Homework Tina Johnson Program Specialist – Expanded Learning Opportunities, SERVE Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Browns Summit, NC This session will explore research-based promising practices in the area of Homework Help as identified by the National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning. Participants will review and consider the four essential practices for creating a successful Homework Program.

Additionally, the session will highlight Homework Resources in National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning’s Afterschool Training Toolkit.

Strand: Enhancing Homework Help/Tutorial Time

What Does an Effective Summer Program Look Like?

Belair III

Erin Ulery Professional Development Associate, Center for Summer Learning, Baltimore, MD Jennifer Brady Director of Training and Management Assistance, Center for Summer Learning, Baltimore, MD In this interactive session, providers will be able to see some of the elements that are the basis for the success of summer programs. Based on the characteristics of effective summer programs set by the Center for Summer Learning, participants can see how these characteristics are implemented in various settings and identify ways their program can become more effective.

Participants will discuss the research on the importance of high-quality summer programs and brainstorm ways to improve their program’s quality.

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12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch Crystal Ballroom

Afterschool in the 21st Century: Learning What Works Priscilla Little, Ph.D. Associate Director, Harvard Family Research Project, Cambridge, MA

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Concurrent Session II

Belair V

Academic Content: Afterschool Style Mary Yee Associate Executive Director, Foundations, Inc., Moorestown, NJ Find out what staff need to know to make the most of afterschool time and keep kids coming back for more. See how to weave academic content into engaging projects and activities that make afterschool programs meaningful and fun. Acquire tools and strategies to deliberately plan programs and show learning improvement.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Belair III

Concurrent Session II (continued) Afterschool Sustainability Rivka Burstein-Stern Field Outreach Coordinator, Afterschool Alliance, Washington, DC Workshop participants will learn about strategies and resources for building strong community relationships and working towards sustainability. From politicians to local media to community groups, this workshop will provide information about coalition-building, influencing funding streams and gaining widespread support for afterschool programs.

Strand: Utilizing Strategic Planning to Ensure Sustainability

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Blogs and Wikis and Twitter, Oh My! Danny Martinez Program Associate, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL, Oklahoma City, OK Kathy Dick Afterschool Educational Consultant, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL, Oklahoma City, OK Cn u rd ths? Technology is growing faster than our thumbs can type. Explore social networks such as MySpace and Facebook, the collaborative tools of wikis, instant access to information on blogs and Twitter, and how tools like Google Earth and Global Positioning Systems are changing our view of the world.

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Demystifying Afterschool Program Evaluation: Tools for Action Eve McDermott, Ed.D. Senior Program Director, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, OR Gwen McNeir Program Advisor, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, OR What useful tools exist for evaluating afterschool programs and what successful strategies can we learn from experience? Review afterschool evaluation tools available from the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, discuss current practice with peers, prioritize program needs for evaluation upgrades, and receive evaluation resources to accomplish them.

Strand: Using Data to Analyze Program Progress and Student Academic Success

Belair I

Get Fit! Using Standards-based Fitness Technology in Afterschool Programs Debra Mikulka Grants Director, Chanute Public Schools, Chanute, KS Michelle DeLisio Preteacher and Coach, Chanute Public Schools, Chanute, KS Have fun and practice innovative ways to add standards-based fitness activities to your afterschool program. Ideas will include activities for all ages. This interactive workshop allows participants to test their skills and explore standards-aligned, technology-based fitness activities. Hands-on activities are combined with multimedia presentations for relaxed exploration of fitness-focused technology!

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

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Concurrent Session II (continued) Improving the Quality of Afterschool Programs: A Decade of Results Robert Stonehill, Ph.D. Chief Program Officer, Learning Point Associates, Washington, DC Priscilla Little, Ph.D. Associate Director, Harvard Family Research Project, Cambridge, MA What are the current national trends in afterschool? This workshop will review the most critical research and evaluation studies, to address the following questions: (1) What is the current “climate” for afterschool programs in this country? (2) Does participation in afterschool programs make a difference? (3) What conditions are necessary to achieve positive results?

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Incorporating Family Literacy in Afterschool Randi Douglas Program Advisor, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, OR Gwen McNeir Program Advisor, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, OR How does the federal government define family literacy? How does this influence 21st CCLC policy? And how do family literacy programs work to strengthen communities? Attend this session to answer these questions. Consider family literacy challenges in your community, and work with different models of family literacy events and programs. Interact with a family literacy project planning model that considers methods of outreach, initial gatherings and events, projects that engage families over time, and evaluation criteria. Finally, receive a guide to online resources to support program planning for family literacy at your afterschool site.

Strand: Building Strong Linkages among Program Staff, Regular Staff and Families

Colonnade B

Integrating Science-rich Learning in Afterschool Programs Maxie Hollingsworth Latimer Director, Afterschool Initiatives, Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ Takeya Meggett Program Coordinator, Afterschool Initiatives, Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ Afterschool providers are wrestling with the need to prepare young people for the challenges of the 21st century and higher achievement in school. The 21st Century Afterschool Science Project has piloted and developed an engaging, hands-on, inquiry-based science curriculum, guide, and model, specifically for afterschool and out-of-school time environments.

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Belair II

Linking Afterschool Employment with America’s Teaching Workforce Needs Rebecca Goldberg Project Director, California School-Age Consortium, San Francisco, CA Luis Chavez Director of Technical Assistance, Career Ladders Project, Oakland CA How is California adding 2,000 new afterschool programs, creating 12,000 new jobs, and building a sustainable workforce at the same time? Through creative thinking, developing partnerships, and linking afterschool work experience to a formal career pathway into teaching.

Strand: Utilizing Strategic Planning to Ensure Sustainability

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

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Concurrent Session II (continued) Make Math Fun Afterschool Andrea Polizzi Consultant, Developmental Studies Center, Oakland, CA We will play games and conduct activities that help students work together while they have fun, meet the standards, and practice important mathematics skills. Students will be learning mathematics without even realizing it!

Strand: Using Innovative Strategies to Deliver Standards-linked Content

Belair IV

Making the Numbers Count—Using Data for Program Improvement Juanita Ayala-Vargas Senior Director, Education K-12, United Way of New York City, New York, NY Donna Tapper Managing Senior Associate, Metis Associates, New York, NY United Way of New York City and its 21st CCLC evaluator, Metis Associates, will demonstrate how evaluation findings have been used for program development and improvement.

Participants will have the opportunity to share their own experiences and, through networking, learn new strategies to address future needs.

Strand: Using Data to Analyze Program Progress and Student Academic Success

Belair VI

Making Middle School Mathematics Work: Turning What You Do in Afterschool Into Results in the Classroom Jimmy Yun Program Specialist (Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant), U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC To make an impact on school day academic results, afterschool programs need to make informed choices about staffing, approach, and articulation. As educators, we often see afterschool programs as beneficial to the general health of schools and communities; however, some administrators have difficulty justifying the academic merit of these programs. Solving this problem often requires a readjustment of the mission and goals of the afterschool program with a focus on the student as the center of all communications among stakeholders. In this session we will explore theories of leadership and change, the active learning cycle and school day-afterschool program articulation with an eye towards improving academic outcomes for students.

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Myself, My Family, and My Community: Art and Academics Together for Effective Education Jose Gutierrez Museum Educator, National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, IL Argelia Morales Teacher and Student Program Coordinator, National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, IL This session will familiarize participants with our afterschool program, in which we link literacy standards to art projects. We will explore resources that have been developed at the museum that serve as tools for learning about individual heritages and for promoting academic success.

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Le Gala

Concurrent Session II (continued) PPICS Data Quality and Consistency Neil Naftzger Senior Research Associate, Learning Point Associates, Naperville, IL Dan Diehl, Ph.D. Evaluation Consultant, Diehl Evaluation and Consulting Services, Inc., Evansville, IN Past, Present, and Future: Ensuring Data Quality, & What’s in it for you? – Have you ever wondered what is done with all the data you report in PPICS? Have you ever wondered if you were correctly interpreting PPICS instructions? Do you have concrete suggestions on how PPICS should be changed? Then this interactive session is for you. Come equipped with your PPICS reporting experiences, questions, and suggestions for improving the system. You’ll also get a glimpse of what’s up and coming on the PPICS front.

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Lalique I

Science in the Perfect Setting: Why Science Should be a Core Element of Afterschool Education, Part 1 Maryanne Stimmer Science Coordinator, Educational Equity Concepts, New York, NY Natalie Hebshie Outreach Coordinator, WGBH Educational Foundation, Boston, MA Linda Colón Program Manager, Educational Equity Center, New York, NY Andrea Tompkins Director of Educational Outreach, Zula USA, LLC., Burbank, CA Deborah Manchester, Ph.D. President and CEO, Zula USA, LLC., Burbank, CA This session will answer questions you have swirling around science and afterschool, such as: Does afterschool staff have the capacity to deliver quality science education programming?

What is the impact of science in afterschool? How is science education in afterschool different from formal settings? Why is it important for it to be different? What are some resources available to help make science fun, easy, and accessible for afterschool students and staff?

Presented as a double session—the first portion of the session will offer a panel discussion surrounding the questions above and the second session will offer participants the chance to experience two hands-on science activities they can use back in their afterschool program.

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Lalique II

Teaching Reading to ELL Students in K-5 Jennifer Ballen Riccards, Ed.D. Doing What Works Project Manager, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC Carolyn Vincent, Ph.D. Vice President, RMC Research Corporation, Arlington, VA Schools are increasingly faced with the challenges of educating English Language Learners (ELL). The Doing What Works website is the U.S. Department of Education’s new endeavor to bring applied research to schools by providing multimedia tools to teachers and teacher educators that illustrate research-based practices. All materials are web-based and include interviews with experts and practitioners, demonstrations of school and classroom applications, and practical tools. In this session, you’ll be introduced to effective strategies

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Concurrent Session II (continued) for teaching reading to K-5 English Language Learners, and provided with sample tools and planning templates that you may want to use in your programs.

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The Biology of Dance Dana Frazee Principal Consultant, McREL, Denver, CO Come learn about the systems of the body that allow us to dance. This interactive session will help you develop a project-based learning experience to teach students about the relationship between the movement required for dance and the muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, and nervous systems. You will leave with a framework for a project, several engaging lesson plans, and resources to help you continue the development of the project.

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The Leadership Challenge: Ensuring Access and Programming for ALL Children Mary Shea, Ed.D. Project Consultant, Kids Included Together, San Diego, CA Youth workers committed to delivering quality out-of-school time programs often feel overwhelmed and unprepared when asked to welcome and make accommodations for youth with disabilities. This workshop will address challenges to inclusion, introduce strategies that build capacity, and facilitate organizational and culture change resulting in dramatic outcomes for all participants.

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Metroplex

The New Frontier in Learning: How to Experientialize Your Afterschool Program Jared Bistrong Multimedia Director, Shake-A-Leg Miami, Miami, FL Matt Lawson Afterschool Program Manager, Shake-a-Leg Miami, Miami, FL In this session, you will learn how to transform your afterschool program into a hands-on learning environment. Through a holistic approach and the use of digital technology, you will be able to create fun, academic interdisciplinary activities that continue to offer learning, reflection, and interactivity long after they’ve been executed.

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Using Special Events During OST for Recruitment and Retention Denise Temple Project My Time Site Director, DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation, Washington, DC Brodrick Clarke Project My Time Site Director, DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation, Washington, DC This interactive workshop will provide participants with tools to plan and implement events, which can have an impact on student participation and program sustainability. The workshop will offer opportunities for brainstorming, small group discussion, and role playing to explore methods for managing successful events.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Break

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Concurrent Session III

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A Roadmap for Successful Youth Technology Programs Maureen MacCarthy Principal Consultant, MGS Consulting Inc., Seattle, WA MGS Consulting conducted a multiyear evaluation of the impact of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Community Access to Technology Program, which produced robust results confirming that youth technology programs yield significant short- and long-term benefits.

This session will provide a planning roadmap, so you can design effective technology programs that encourage youth academic success, both today and in the future.

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Afterschool SOS: How to Prevent, Prepare for, and Recover from Emergencies James Witty, Ed.D. Special Project Coordinator, Tennessee Department of Education, Nashville, TN The instructor will discuss best practices in the area of emergency management, as they relate to afterschool providers. Best practices will include methods for preventing, preparing, responding to, and recovering from emergency situations during afterschool hours. The presenter will also discuss an all-hazards approach to planning and provide participants with strategies to create their very own emergency response plan.

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Le Gala

Boosting Adolescent Literacy Skills in Afterschool Randi Douglas Program Advisor, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, OR Gwen McNeir Program Advisor, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, OR How can afterschool staff, parents, and volunteers engage youth to enhance literacy skills—so fundamental for success in school and beyond? This session provides a focused literacy plan for afterschool programs to use when working with teenage youth. Review considerations for analyzing literacy skills, rehearse ways to model good practice, capture and develop a youth voice, coach teens through school work, and improve proficiency in reading and writing.

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Baccarat

CIPAS: A Model for Afterschool Program Self-Assessment and Program Improvement Alison Wineberg Education Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Madison, WI Steve Fernan Assistant Director-Student Services Team, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Madison, WI The participants will learn about this unique model of program self-assessment and improvement. The approach uses 21 separate and distinct rubrics to measure afterschool program quality based on research. The unique approach also adds a “coach” to the improvement plan implementation. This will be an interactive session.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Lalique II

Concurrent Session III (continued) Cracking the Code: Ethics in Afterschool Christine Schmidt Project Coodinator, The National AfterSchool Assocation, Charlestown, MA Judith Nee, Ph.D. President and CEO, The National AfterSchool Assocation, Charlestown, MA Looking for a way to make an impact in the field of afterschool? This session will explore the National AfterSchool Association’s proposed Code of Ethics. Through guided small group discussions, participants will provide feedback and engage in the peer review process.

Participation equals Impact.

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Destination FUN—Firing Up Neurons Afterschool Martha Zapata-Roblyer Program Manager, YWCA Tulsa, Tulsa, OK Barbara Gage ELL Lead Teacher, YWCA Tulsa, Tulsa, OK This session will provide an overview of Oklahoma’s only 21st Century program exclusively for English Language Learners. It will showcase different strategies used by the staff to foster language development while delivering academic content.

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Encouraging Girls in Math and Science Carolyn Vincent, Ph.D. Vice President, RMC Research Corporation, Arlington, VA Afterschool programs often provide a great time to get girls more excited about mathematics and science. This workshop will offer ideas on how to do that in a meaningful and substantive way. The Doing What Works website is the U.S. Department of Education’s new endeavor to bring applied research to schools by providing multimedia tools to teachers and teacher educators that illustrate research-based practices. All materials are web-based and include interviews with experts and practitioners, demonstrations of school and classroom applications, and practical tools. In this session, you’ll be introduced to effective strategies for engaging girls in mathematics and science, and provided with sample tools and planning templates that you may want to use in your programs.

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Getting Students Excited and Engaged Through Project-Based Learning Wendy Jones Program Assistant, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL, Austin, TX Marilyn Heath, Ed.D. Regional Technology Coordinator, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL, Austin, TX Project-based learning, a promising practice identified by the National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning, is a teaching tool that can turn students on to the fun and excitement of learning in core academic content areas. It helps them understand and remember concepts because they are presented in practical ways that are fun and relevant.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Concurrent Session III (continued) Going Systemic: 21st CCLC and the Community Schools Strategy Jessica Strauss Community School Consultant, National TA Center for Community Schools, Children’s Aid Society of New York, Baltimore, MD Learn how 21st CCLCs provide comprehensive youth development by implementing widely recognized community schools strategies. Using core 21st CCLC funding, these initiatives sustain system change, reforming permanently the school’s connection with communities, families and students. Participants will gain resources and interactive feedback for planning the development of their sites.

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Making Middle School Mathematics Work: Turning What You Do in After School into Results in the Classroom Jimmy Yun Program Specialist (Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant), U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC To make an impact on school day academic results, afterschool programs need to make informed choices about staffing, approach, and articulation. As educators, we often see afterschool programs as beneficial to the general health of schools and communities; however, some administrators have difficulty justifying the academic merit of these programs. Solving this problem often requires a readjustment of the mission and goals of the afterschool program with a focus on the student as the center of all communications among stakeholders. In this session we will explore theories of leadership and change, the active learning cycle and school day-afterschool program articulation with an eye towards improving academic outcomes for students.

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Media-Smart Youth: Addressing Nutrition and Physical Activity Through Media Awareness and Critical Thinking Marianne Miller Writer-Editor, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD This workshop provides an overview of the NICHD’s Media-Smart Youth afterschool program, an interactive 10-session curriculum for young people ages 11 to 13 that is designed to encourage youth to make healthy choices concerning food and physical activity, while teaching media literacy and production skills.

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Play Math Games with Middle School Students Danette Parsley Senior Director, McREL, Denver, CO Mathematics doesn’t have to be boring!! Participants in this session will learn how to incorporate engaging mathematical games with appropriate content into their middle school programming. They also will gain an awareness of the research behind the promising practice of “Math Games” that was developed by the National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Concurrent Session III (continued) Science in the Perfect Setting: Why Science Should be a Core Element of Afterschool Education, Part 2 Maryanne Stimmer Science Coordinator, Educational Equity Concepts, New York, NY Natalie Hebshie Outreach Coordinator, WGBH Educational Foundation, Boston, MA Linda Colón Program Manager, Educational Equity Center @ AED, New York, NY Andrea Tompkins Director of Educational Outreach, Zula USA, LLC., Burbank, CA Deborah Manchester President and CEO, Zula USA, LLC., Burbank, CA This session will answer questions you have swirling around science and afterschool, such as: Does afterschool staff have the capacity to deliver quality science education programming?

What is the impact of science in afterschool? How is science education in afterschool different from formal settings? Why is it important for it to be different? What are some resources available to help make science fun, easy, and accessible for afterschool students and staff?

Presented as a double session—the first portion of the session will offer a panel discussion surrounding the questions above and the second session will offer participants the chance to experience two hands-on science activities they can use back in their afterschool program.

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Supporting Academics for High School: Afterschool Style Mary Yee Associate Executive Director, Foundations, Inc., Moorestown, NJ Jill Helme Director of Professional Services, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA What gets high school youth walking to (rather than running from) afterschool programs?

Learn from colleagues who run successful high school programs with an academic focus. Get fresh ideas to tackle the diverse interests and needs of high school youth through homework support, 21st Century skill building, and more.

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The Missing Puzzle Piece: Connecting Afterschool to the School Day Tara Donahue, Ph.D. Program Associate, Learning Point Associates, Naperville, IL Jaime Stephanidis Program Associate, Learning Point Associates, Naperville, IL This workshop focuses on challenges afterschool practitioners face when developing academic supports that complement the school day. Based on information gathered from program directors, site coordinators, and daytime teachers, participants will learn strategies to help bridge the gap between afterschool and the school day to improve achievement for all students.

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Using Promising Practices to Create High-Quality Academic Programming in Afterschool Catherine Jordan Program Director, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL, Austin, TX Denise Huang, Ph.D. Project Director, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL. Los Angeles, CA Learn what the National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning has discovered in its 5-year research project, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, about promising academic practices leading to high-quality afterschool programs with demonstrated student results. Explore with your colleagues useful strategies that can build your staff ’s capacity and program quality.

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10th Anniversary Celebration

Garden Court

Thursday, July 17, 2008 Breakfast

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Garden Court/Crystal Ballroom

8:00 p.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Plenary III

Crystal Ballroom

“Giving Back” Raleigh McKenzie The McKenzie Foundation, Washington, DC

Presentation of William S. White Award An-Me Chung, Program Officer Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Flint, MI Sylvia Lyles Program Director, Academic Improvement Programs Group, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC

Panel Discussion: Ensuring Afterschool for All Children Mary Shea, Ed.D. Project Consultant, Kids Included Together, San Diego, CA Jodi Grant President, Afterschool Alliance, Washington, DC

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Thursday, July 17, 2008 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

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AAAS Kinetic City Science Gym: New Games that Teach Health and Fitness Bob Hirshon Senior Project Director, AAAS-Kinetic City After School, Washington, DC Learn about Kinetic City Science Gym, a new health and fitness program that boosts fitness and fitness knowledge at the same time. Fight microbes, deliver oxygen to cells, fire nerve impulses to and from the brain, and then test your health IQ with the new Kinetic City SmartFoot dance pad!

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Mayfair

Achieving Rural Sustainability: Successful Grant Seeking Strategy Bricca Prestridge Sweet, Ed.D. Executive Director, Ed-LBEX, Sugar Grove, NC Unique resources of rural communities can help afterschool programs model sustainability.

You’ll learn, in an interactive problem-solving environment, to develop local resources that contribute to financial flexibility and sustainability; to identify potential grant funding for your program; and to develop successful and sustainable grant proposals.

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Afterschool Inclusive Math Maryann Stimmer Science Program Coordinator, Educational Equity Center @ AED, New York, NY Linda Colón Program Manager, Educational Equity Center, New York, NY Afterschool Inclusive Math is a partnership between afterschool programs and science museums. Youth with and without disabilities have opportunities to work on real-world-, inquiry-, and standards-based mathematics activities. Activities are engaging, fun, and ensure that students with disabilities have the opportunity to participate with peers in mathematicsbased experiences.

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Baccarat

BIA Performance Improvement Project Jack Edmo Education Specialist, Bureau of Indian Education, Albuquerque, NM Casey Sovo Education Specialist, Bureau of Indian Education, Albuquerque, NM The BIE’s performance improvement initiative directly impacts student achievement.

Participants will receive an overview of the process and interact with successful 21st CCLC program coordinators. Participants will develop performance measures specific to their programs. This session will provide lessons learned and best practices in BIE’s afterschool programs.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

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Concurrent Session IV (continued) Blending Evaluation Strategy for Program Improvement and Meeting Requirements of Multiple Funding Entities Warren Fauver Director of Grants & Special Projects, Wood County Educational Service Center, Bowling Green, OH Sue Ullman Program Coordinator, Community Learning Centers of Wood County, Bowling Green, OH Explore successful strategies to integrate multiple funding reporting requirements as you build blended funding toward long-term sustainability. Efficiently utilize data for a synchronized continuous improvement planning and implementation process to enhance student achievement and success.

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Building and Choosing Effective Science Curriculum: A Tour of the Curriculum Development Process Jason Freeman Director, Coalition for Science After School, Berkeley, CA Take a tour of the curriculum development process and understand how to identify effective tools for your programs. Learn how to engage middle school students with a hands-on astronomy program from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), how this curriculum was developed, and how curriculum design affects program quality. Learn how to use the Consumer’s Guide website to find a curriculum that is right for you.

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Building Family and Community Connections for Afterschool Helen Westmoreland Research Analyst, Harvard Family Research Project, Cambridge, MA Mary Yee Associate Executive Director, Center for Afterschool Education, Moorestown, NJ Tap into families and communities to support afterschool programs. See how linking the significant people and institutions that impact students’ lives can help enhance program capacity. Through a hands-on approach, learn how to use a tool to help reflect on and improve your family engagement practices.

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Engaging with Youth Voice in Afterschool Jennifer Brevoort Special Projects Manager, Center for Afterschool Education, Moorestown, NJ Transform your program with strategies to get and use youth feedback. See how Youth Voice and Choice boosts learning, and builds confidence, leadership, and independence, while supporting school-day learning. Learn practical strategies to facilitate learner-centered programming.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

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Concurrent Session IV (continued) Helping Children Learn to Read, K-5 Randi Douglas Program Advisor, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, OR Gwen McNeir Program Advisor, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, OR Reading-based tutoring in afterschool fosters fundamental skills for life-long learning. Based on research and proven pedagogy, this session examines components of reading instruction, basic coaching strategies, ways that writing supports reading, and how to structure tutoring sessions. Use this training to help staff boost a child’s reading skills with confidence.

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Human Trafficking 101 Anna Rodriguez Founder and CEO, Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking, Bonita Springs, FL Human trafficking is a global organized crime. It is estimated that there are 27 million victims of human trafficking around the world, with an estimated 2 million victims in the United States. Eighty percent of the victims are wo5men and children and 60 perecent of them are forced into pornography and prostitution. This session includes mature and graphic content.

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Leading School Improvement Efforts Through Afterschool: The Chicago Community Schools Initiative Adeline Ray Senior Manager, CPS Community Schools Initiative, Chicago Public Schools Office of Extended Learning Activities, Chicago, IL Carol McElvain Senior Program Associate, Learning Point Associates, Naperville, IL This workshop/discussion session will describe the Chicago Public Schools CSI, a comprehensive school-community partnership, and how it helps improve overall student achievement. Participants will learn successful leadership strategies, share their experiences and challenges as leaders, and build skills to develop their own local efforts Strand: Utilizing Strategic Planning to Ensure Sustainability

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PPICS Data Quality and Consistency Neil Naftzger Senior Research Associate, Learning Ponit Associates, Naperville, IL Dan Diehl, Ph.D. Evaluation Consultant, Diehl Evaluation and Consulting Services, Inc., Evansville, IN Past, Present, and Future: Ensuring Data Quality, & What’s in it for you?—Have you ever wondered what is done with all the data you report in PPICS? Have you ever wondered if you were correctly interpreting PPICS instructions? Do you have concrete suggestions on how PPICS should be changed? Then this interactive session is for you. Come equipped with your PPICS reporting experiences, questions, and suggestions for improving the system. You’ll also get a glimpse of what’s up and coming on the PPICS front.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

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Concurrent Session IV (continued) Preventing Obesity with Service Learning in Afterschool Shammara Wright Building Healthy Communities Coordinator, The After-School Corporation, New York, NY Alexandra Buckley Co-Director of School Programs, Children for Children, New York, NY Service learning is an increasingly popular strategy for delivering academic content;, however, it is not always easy to implement. The Building Healthy Communities initiative offers an effective model of youth-driven service learning to address childhood obesity. This session demonstrates service projects, a sample curriculum activity, and strategies for making service learning successful.

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Malachite Showroom

Serving Students with Disabilities in Your Afterschool Program—A Crosswalk of 21st CCLC and IDEA Regulations Tiffany Winters Associate, Brustein & Manasevit, Washington, DC Do you have questions about serving students with learning and physical disabilities in your afterschool program? This session, presented by a lawyer with extensive experience with both the 21st CCLC statute and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), will answer your questions about how school day and afterschool programs can work together to provide all eligible and necessary services to these students.

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Techniques for Making Media Afterschool Tony Streit Senior Project Director, Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA This facilitated discussion will engage attendees in an exploration of how media making can be an integral element of afterschool programming and one that ideally promotes community engagement, critical thinking, and the application of academic knowledge.

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Using the Afterschool Training Toolkit for Continuous Program Quality, Part 1 Deborah Donnelly, Ph.D. Project Director, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL, Austin, TX Joseph Parker Technical Assistance Coordinator, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL, Austin, TX In this session, participants will learn about the Afterschool Training Toolkit, a free, online resource developed in partnership with the US Department of Education, expressly for 21st CCLC program leaders and front-line staff. Participants will learn about the intended use of the major components of the toolkit, experience demonstrations of ways to use the video segments for staff development, as well as ways to think about planning activities with an intentional focus on quality academic enrichment in science, math, literacy, technology, the arts, and homework help.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:45 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Concurrent Session V Malachite Showroom

Afterschool Staff Support Enhances Program Quality Zena Rudo, Ph.D. Project Director, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL, Austin, TX Marion Baldwin Program Manager, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL, Austin, TX Afterschool programs, without exception, wrestle with staffing and staff- related issues at some point. The link between program quality and staff support is undeniable. Share with colleagues your staffing experiences and concerns as you learn about emerging models and research-based practices in afterschool staff development, technical assistance, and support.

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ArtImpact: Arts Integration as a Holistic Program Model Shannon Coogan Director of Education, Beacon Street Gallery and Theatre, Chicago, IL Catherine Sweeney Associate Director of Education, Beacon Street Gallery and Theatre, Chicago, IL Beacon Street Gallery and Theatre, a 25-year-old arts organization and grantee, will share ways in which programs can use minimum funds to make an ArtImpact. We will show participants how one interactive art project can address 21st CCLC program objectives and engage students, families, and communities through innovative programming.

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Le Gala

Blending Evaluation Strategy for Program Improvement and Meeting Requirements of Multiple Funding Entities Warren Fauver Director of Grants & Special Projects, Wood County Educational Service Center, Bowling Green, OH Sue Ullman Program Coordinator, Community Learning Centers of Wood County, Bowling Green, OH Explore successful strategies to integrate multiple funding reporting requirements as you build blended funding toward long-term sustainability. Efficiently utilize data for a synchronized continuous improvement planning and implementation process to enhance student achievement and success.

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Building Community Partnerships for a Successful Program Erin Ulery Professional Development Associate, Center for Summer Learning, Baltimore, MD Jennifer Brady Director of Professional Development, Center for Summer Learning, Baltimore, MD In this session, participants will be presented with research about and strategies for building partnerships with communities, parents, and schools to help their programs grow and

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Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:45 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Concurrent Session V (continued) thrive. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, and brainstorming, and will have opportunities to reflect on content throughout the session.

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Creating a Comprehensive and Holistic Afterschool Learning Environment for Students and Families

Belair I & II

Arlene Floyd Director, Associate Degree and Tech Prep Programs, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH This session will address how 21st CCLC programs can build practical holistic and comprehensive afterschool learning environments for students and families.

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Creating a 21st Century Skills Learning Environment to Engage and Prepare Older Youth

Addison

Stella Egan Project Director, Miracle III – 21st CCLC Boys and Girls Club of Collier County, Naples, FL Suzanne Downing Regional Director, MircroSociety, Philadelphia, PA Did you know that the amount of information available doubles every 24 hours? The diverse skill base needed for productive, fulfilling lives in the 21st century will make you rethink how we should educate and prepare our students. Learn about the 21st Century Skills Framework, share best practices, and explore how these student outcomes link to the school day.

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Embedding Academic Standards in Hands-on Enrichment Programs Sue Ullman Program Coordinator, Community Learning Centers of Wood County, Bowling Green, OH Warren Fauver Director of Grants and Special Projects, Wood County Educational Service Center, Bowling Green, OH This workshop presents the tools to create Challenge Center enrichment units. These units turn everyday activities into long-term projects aligned to educational standards. This programming format meets the deliverables for the 21st Century grant programs and National Accreditation Standards.

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Following the Golden Rule: Treating Staff the Way You Want Them to Treat Youth Nora Gutierrez Senior Education Officer, Public/Private Ventures, Oakland, CA Malka Borrego Public/Private Ventures, Oakland, CA Want to create a safe and engaging program where youth are learning? Do it by creating that environment for your staff first! Learn how to support and develop staff by using tools and

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Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:45 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Concurrent Session V (continued) techniques that increased the quality of literacy programming in Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning (CORAL), a 5-city afterschool initiative in California.

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Linking Leadership Development to Organizational Effectiveness Patricia Evans Vice President, Learning and Organizational Development, DC Children Youth Investment Trust Corporation, Washington, DC Kendall Joyner Director, Strategic Initiatives, DC Children Youth Investment Trust Corporation, Washington, DC This session will offer an overview of the development and implementation of the DC Children Youth Investment Trust Corporation’s Institute for New Leaders, New Communities (NLNC).

NLNC strategically combines individual leadership development with organizational capacitybuilding to systemically build the pipelines of leaders, especially leaders of color, while increasing the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations. NLNC explicitly focuses on creating the conditions that will help communities develop strong out-of-school time infrastructure and high-quality programs.

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Learn SOS: Secrets of Sustainability Sabine Foster Program Director, 21st CCLC, Austin, TX Antoine Holmes Program Specialist, 21st CCLC, Leander, TX Top programs are not sustained because they are 100 percent better in any one area but rather because they are 1 percent better in hundreds of areas. To have the edge on sustaining a program, seek out that 1 percent in hundreds of areas and sustain your program.

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Let Your Afterschool Program Soar Debra Venable PAWS After-school Director, Wilson Public Schools, Henryetta, OK Are you looking for a way to make your afterschool program soar? Your afterschool programs will take flight and soar by utilizing the art of kite making to incorporate mathematics science, and the creative arts. Students will love this hands-on approach to the sciences that involves them in designing, building, and flying kites. Afterschool providers will love this unique approach to the core curriculum. Participants will build their own kites, and leave with a folder of resources and templates that will be ready to use in their own afterschool programs.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:45 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Concurrent Session V (continued) Mayfair PPICS Data Quality and Consistency Neil Naftzger Senior Research Associate, Learning Point Associates, Naperville, IL Dan Diehl, Ph.D. Evaluation Consultant, Diehl Evaluation and Consulting Services, Inc., Evansville, IN Past, Present, and Future: Ensuring Data Quality, & What’s in it for you? – Have you ever wondered what is done with all the data you report in PPICS? Have you ever wondered if you were correctly interpreting PPICS instructions? Do you have concrete suggestions on how PPICS should be changed? Then this interactive session is for you. Come equipped with your PPICS reporting experiences, questions, and suggestions for improving the system. You’ll also get a glimpse of what’s up and coming on the PPICS front.

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Reaching Underserved Communities: An Inside Look at the Cultural and Communication Dynamics That Are Key to Your Afterschool Success Ivan Juzang President, MEE Productions Inc., Philadelphia, PA A highly experienced social marketing expert will provide an insider’s view of how to develop cost-effective and culturally-relevant outreach and program marketing for students and parents/caregivers in underserved communities. In this workshop, participants will learn strategies and lessons learned in 2 decades of producing and implementing results-oriented intervention campaigns that address health, social, and educational issues that impact the inner cities.

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Supporting ELLs in Afterschool: Literacy and Language Learning Gwen McNeir Program Advisor, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, OR This hands-on, interactive workshop will introduce participants to the six best practices in literacy identified by the National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning and explore how these practices may be enhanced and adapted to better support the needs of English Language Learners. Planning tools, worksheets, and other resources will be provided.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Session V (continued) Garden Court III Teens, SMILE, FitMath Marty Toomey Executive Director, North Brookfield Youth Center, North Brookfield, MA Jody Gauthier Program Supervisor, North Brookfield Youth Center, North Brookfield, MA Tina Buzzell Program Supervisor, North Brookfield Youth Center, North Brookfield, MA Peg Helgaard Education Specialist, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Malden MA Joshua Toomey Teen Leader, North Brookfield Youth Center, North Brookfield, MA Daniel White Teen Leader, North Brookfield Youth Center, North Brookfield, MA Danielle Cleveland Teen Leader, North Brookfield Youth Center, North Brookfield, MA Teens in our leadership program will co-facilitate this workshop, which offers a glimpse into the ways youth and adults teach core academic content through experiential activities. Two hands-on/project-based programs: FitMath, curriculum modules using aerobics, fitness, and athletics as a platform to reinforce mathematics and health vocabulary and concepts; and Camp SMILE, a summer program developed and facilitated by teens for younger children will be highlighted. Come dressed to participate.

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Using Data to Tell Your Story Tara Donahue, Ph.D. Program Associate, Learning Point Associates, Naperville, IL Jamie Stephanidis Program Associate, Learning Point Associates, Naperville, IL This interactive workshop helps participants collect and use data to inform program planning, implementation, and continuous improvement. Participants leave with tools to collect data in manageable ways and to present it to staff and other stakeholders.

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Belair V & VI

Using Self-Assessment to Improve Afterschool Program Quality Jennifer Siaca Coordinator, New York State Afterschool Network, New York, NY Linda Woodward Associate, Student Support Services, New York State Education Department, Albany, NY Participants will learn about the benefits of using self-assessment for improving program quality. Specifically, participants will explore how the NYSAN Quality Self-Assessment Tool leads to program improvement. The session will focus heavily on the intended outcomes of conducting a self-assessment, such as forming action plans and determining training needs.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Session V (continued) Lalique I Using the Afterschool Toolkit for Continuous Program Quality, Part 2 Deborah Donnelly, Ph.D. Project Director, The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL, Austin, TX Joseph Parker Technical Assistance Coordinator, National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning, Austin, TX In this session, participants will learn about the Afterschool Training Toolkit, a free, online resource developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education, expressly for 21st CCLC program leaders and front-line staff. Participants will learn about the intended use of the major components of the toolkit, experience demonstrations of ways to use the video segments for staff development, as well as ways to think about planning activities with an intentional focus on quality academic enrichment in science, mathematics, literacy, technology, the arts, and homework help. Participants will receive a copy of a guide for instructors’ use of technology in afterschool.

Strand: Building Capacity in Staff to Provide Quality Academic Programs

12:20 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch Crystal Ballroom

JCPenney Afterschool Fund Julie B. Berkhouse Vice President, The JCPenney Afterschool Fund, Plano, TX

Keynote Presentation Kevin Sorbo Actor, Los Angeles, CA

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Concurrent Session VI

Spectrum A

Aligning the School Day: Collaboration Strategy for Principals and Afterschool Program Directors Paul Young, Ph.D. Executive Director, West After School Center, Inc., Lancaster, OH This workshop is designed to bring principals and afterschool program directors together to discuss their respective roles, create a vision, share common goals, and develop action plans for ongoing collaboration. Discussion will focus on participants’ issues and questions related to collaboration and strategies for building strong working relationships.

Strand: Building Strong Linkages among Program Staff, Regular Staff and Families

Le Gala

An Introduction to APAS: A Data-Driven Program Improvement Process Julie Dennehy Senior Research Scientist, National Institute on Out-of-School Time, Wellesley, MA This session will provide an introduction to the APAS. Comprised of two research-based, scientifically tested tools, APAS can help programs build and demonstrate their contributions to achieving academic and other long-term goals for youth by helping them focus on the most appropriate and realistic outcomes that can be expected from participating in an afterschool program.

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2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Baccarat

Concurrent Session VI (continued) BIA Performance Improvement Project Jack Edmo Education Specialist, Bureau of Indian Education, Albuquerque, NM Casey Sovo Education Specialist, Bureau of Indian Education, Albuquerque, NM The BIE’s performance improvement initiative directly impacts student achievement.

Participants will receive an overview of the process and interact with successful 21st CCLC program coordinators. Participants will develop performance measures specific to their programs. This session will provide lessons learned and best practices in BIE’s afterschool programs.

Strand: Embedding Core Academic Content into Afterschool Activities

Garden Court III

Building a Successful Community Coalition Patrick Cucci Administrator/Community Educator, Seminole County Public Schools/Midway Safe Harbor Center, Sanford, FL Stuart Walthers Midway Safe Harbor Community Liaison Deputy, Seminole County Sheriff ’s Office, Sanford, FL Learn what this 21st CCLC grantee has done and ways to organize, develop, and launch a totally inclusive community coalition. Become informed about how their team developed a blueprint for success and what they have accomplished by framing the vision, mission, and goals within the community.

Strand: Utilizing Strategic Planning to Ensure Sustainability

Lalique II

“Giving Back” Continued Raleigh McKenzie The McKenzie Foundation, Washington, DC Martha McKenzie The McKenzie Foundation, Washington, DC Strand: Using Innovative Strategies to Deliver Standards-linked Content

Lalique I

Orientation for New Project Directors and Site Coordinators Peter D. Eldridge Senior Program Officer, 21st CCLC, Department of Education, Washington, DC This workshop for first-year project directors/site coordinators is designed to welcome participants to the afterschool network by providing an opportunity to learn and ask questions related to program management and administration. This session includes a look at roles and responsibilities, budgets and financial management, program administration, and oversight.

Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and observations to discuss with the federal program officer and their colleagues.

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Malachite Showroom

Concurrent Session VI (continued) Parent/Family Engagement in Out of School Time Programs Janice Chu-Zhu Senior Community Schools Consultant, Children’s Aid Society, National TA Center for CS, New York, NY In this workshop, participants will receive research regarding parent involvement in out-ofschool time, and discuss the benefits and challenges of parent/family engagement, as well as strategies for addressing concerns. Participants will also use a variety of tools for designing involvement practices, while also engaging in interactive opportunities to network and learn from others.

Strand: Building Strong Linkages among Program Staff, Regular Staff and Families

Waterford A

The Missing Puzzle Piece: Connecting Afterschool to the School Day Tara Donahue, Ph.D. Program Associate, Learning Point Associates, Naperville, IL Jaime Stephanidis Program Associate, Learning Point Associates, Naperville, IL This workshop focuses on challenges afterschool practitioners face when developing academic supports that complement the school day. Based on information gathered from program directors, site coordinators, and daytime teachers, participants will learn strategies to help bridge the gap between afterschool and the school day to improve achievement for all students.

Strand: Building Strong Linkages among Program Staff, Regular Staff and Families

Using Project-based Learning to Embed Science Content

Mayfair

Joyce Warren Consultant, SERVE Center/National Parntership for Quality Afterschool Learning, Burlington, NC During this session, you will explore the components necessary to create an engaging sciencebased project. You will be provided with examples of projects, as well as descriptions on how to develop and evaluate projects for different age levels.

Strand: Embedding Core Academic Content into Afterschool Activities Waterford B

Yes, You Can Do Science Jason Freeman Director, Coalition for Science After School, Berkeley, CA Maryanne Stimmer Science Coordinator, Educational Equity Concepts, New York, NY Afterschool staff are ideal leaders of science inquiry, a student-centered process of exploration.

With the right preparation, your staff can feel comfortable as science group leaders. Come learn about the best practices in staff development from members of the Coalition for Science After School.

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List of Sessions by Strand

Building Capacity in Staff to Provide Quality Academic Programs Afterschool SOS: How to Prevent, Prepare for, and Recover From Emergencies

July 16

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Colonnade A

Afterschool Staff Support Enhances Program Quality

July 17

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Malachite Showroom

Cracking the Code: Ethics in Afterschool

July 16

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Lalique II

Engaging With Youth Voice in Afterschool

July 17

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Belair III

Following the Golden Rule: Treating Staff the Way You Want Them to Treat Youth

July 17

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Colonnade A

Human Trafficking 101 (Contains mature and graphic content)

July 17

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Waterford B

Maximizing Impacts of Afterschool Programs Using ServiceLearning

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Spectrum B

Orientation for New Project Directors and Site Coordinators

July 17

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Lalique I

Providing Academic Support for Students with Learning Differences

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Metroplex

Serving Students with Disabilities in Your Afterschool Program: A Crosswalk of 21st CCLC and IDEA Regulations

July 17

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Malachite Showroom

The Achievement Gap: What is It and How Can Afterschool Make July 16 a Difference?

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Lalique II

Using the Afterschool Toolkit for Continuous Program Quality (2 part session)

July 17 July 17

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lalique I Lalique I

Using Self-Assessment to Improve Afterschool Program Quality

July 17

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Belair V & VI

The Leadership Challenge: Ensuring Access and Programming for ALL Children

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Addison

What Does an Effective Summer Program Look Like?

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Belair III

Building Strong Linkages Among Program Staff, Regular Staff and Families Aligning the School Day: Collaboration Strategy for Principals and Afterschool Program Directors

July 16 July 17

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Spectrum A Spectrum A

Building Community Partnerships for a Successful Program

July 17

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Spectrum B

Building Family and Community Connections for Afterschool

July 17

9:15 a.m . – 10:30 a.m.

Waterford A

Building Family and Community Involvement that Engages Kids!

July 16

10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Lalique I

Incorporating Family Literacy in Afterschool

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Spectrum B

10:45 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Metroplex

Linking Leadership Development for Organizational Effectiveness July 17

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Building Strong Linkages Among Program Staff, Regular Staff and Families Parent/Family Engagement in Out of School Time Programs

July 17

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Malachite Showroom

Telling Your Story to Help Achieve 21st CCLC Program Goals

July 16

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Steuben

The Missing Puzzle Piece: Connecting Afterschool to the School Day

July 16 July 17

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Academic Content: Afterschool Style

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Belair V

Enhancing Math and Science Achievement Through ProjectBased Learning

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Addison

BIA Performance Improvement Project

July 17

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Baccarat Baccarat

Boosting Adolescent Literacy Skills in Afterschool

July 16

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Le Gala

Creating Effective Learning Environments: How to Choose the Right Math or Literacy Curriculum for your Program

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Belair V

Destination FUN—Firing Up Neurons Afterschool

July 16

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Addison

Embedding Academic Standards in Hands-On Enrichment Programs

July 17

10:45 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Waterford A

Getting Students Excited and Engaged Through Project-Based Learning

July 16

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Belair III

Going Global for English Language Learning

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Belair I

Make Books Come Alive Afterschool

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Baccarat

Play Math Games with Middle School Students

July 16

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Belair IV

Making Middle School Mathematics Work: Turning What You Do July 16 July 16 in Afterschool Into Results in the Classroom

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Belair VI Belair VI

Promoting Adolescent Literacy in Afterschool Programs: Strategies that Work

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Waterford B

Science in the Perfect Setting: Why Science Should be a Core Element of Afterschool Education (2 part session)

July 16 July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Lalique I Lalique I

Teaching Reading to ELL Students in K-5

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Lalique II

The New Frontier in Learning: How to Experientialize Your Afterschool Program

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Metroplex

Using Project-Based Learning to Embed Science Content

July 17

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Mayafair

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Embedding Core Academic Content into Afterschool Activities Using Promising Practices to Create High-Quality Academic Programming in Afterschool

July 16

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Cosmopolitan

Yes, You Can Do Science

July 17

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Waterford B

Helping Children Learn to Read, K-5

July 17

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Spectrum B

Supporting Academics for High School: Afterschool Style

July 16

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Waterford B

Using Research-based Promising Practices to Support Student Learning Through Homework

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cosmopolitan

Enhancing Homework Help/Tutorial Time

Using Data to Analyze Program Progress and Student Academic Success An Introduction to APAS: A Data-Driven Program Improvement Process

July 17

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Le Gala

Blending Evaluation Strategy for Program Improvement and Meeting Requirements of Multiple Funding Entities

July 17

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

10:45 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Spectrum A Le Gala

Demystifying Afterschool Program Evaluation: Tools for Action

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Baccarat

Improving the Quality of Afterschool Programs: A Decade of Results

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Waterford B

Introduction to PPICs Session

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Le Gala

Making the Numbers Count—Using Data for Program Improvement

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Belair IV

PPICS Data Quality and Consistency

July 16 July 17 July 17

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

10:45 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Le Gala Le Gala Mayfair

Using Data to Tell Your Story

July 17

10:45 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Belair IV

Using Innovative Strategies to Deliver Standards-linked Content A Roadmap for Successful Youth Technology Programs

July 16

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Colonnade B

AAAS Kinetic City Science Gym: New Games that Teach Health and Fitness

July 17

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

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July 17

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Cosmopolitan

ArtImpact: Arts Integration as a Holistic Program Model

July 17

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cosmopolitan

Blogs and Wikis and Twitter, Oh My!

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Spectrum A

Building and Choosing Effective Science Curriculum: A Tour of the Curriculum Development Process

July 17

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Belair V & VI

COMmunities Educating Tomorrowís Scientists

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Belair IV

Creating a 21st Century Skills Learning Environment to Engage and Prepare Older Youth

July 17

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Addison

Creating a Comprehensive and Holistic Afterschool Learning Environment for Students and Families

July 17

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Belair I & II

Embedding Academic Standards in Hands-on Enrichment Programs

July 17

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Waterford A

Encouraging Girls in Math and Science

July 16

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Mayfair

Engaging with Youth Voice in Afterschool

July 17

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Belair III

Finding Your Way with Geocaching and 21st Century Skills

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Mayfair

Get Fit! Using Standards-based Fitness Technology in Afterschool Programs

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Belair I

Giving Back Continued

July 17

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Lalique II

Hands-on Science Explorations in Afterschool

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Waterford A

Integrating Science-rich Learning in Afterschool Program

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Colonnade B

Let Your Afterschool Program Soar

July 17

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lalique II

Make Math Fun Afterschool

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Mayfair

Media Smart Youth: Addressing Nutrition and Physical Activity through Media Awareness and Critical Thinking

July 16

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Metroplex

Myself, My Family, and My Community: Art and Academics Together for Effective Education

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Cosmopolitan

Opening Doors to Technology

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Belair II

Preventing Obesity with Service-Learning in Afterschool

July 17

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Addison

Supporting ELLs in Afterschool: Literacy and Language Learning

July 17

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Belair III

Techniques for Making Media Afterschool

July 17

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Belair I & II

Teens, SMILE, FitMath

July 17

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Garden Court III

The Biology of Dance

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Waterford A

Theater as a Learning Tool

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Belair VI

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Using Innovative Strategies to Deliver Standards-linked Content Urban Adventures in Conservation

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Colonnade A

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Mayfair

Utilizing Strategic Planning to Ensure Sustainability Achieving Rural Sustainability: Successful Grant Seeking Strategy July 17 Afterschool Sustainability

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Belair III

Building a Successful Community Coalition

July 17

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Garden Court III

CIPAS: A Model for Afterschool Program Self-Assessment and Program Improvement

July 16

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Baccarat

Going Systemic: 21st CCLC and the Community Schools Strategy

July 16

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Spectrum B

Leading School Improvement Efforts Through Afterschool: The Chicago Community Schools Initiative

July 17

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Lalique II

Learn SOS: Secrets of Sustainability

July 17

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Spectrum A

Linking Afterschool Employment with America’s Teaching Workforce Needs

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Belair II

Reaching Underserved Communities: An Inside Look at the Cultural and Communication Dynamics That Are Key to Your Afterschool Success

July 17

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Colonnade B

Take a New Look at Nutrition for Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs

July 16

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Colonnade B

Using Special Events During OST for Recruitment and Retention

July 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Colonnade A

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William S. White Achievement Award

William S. White Achievement Award The William S. White Achievement Award is given annually at the 21st Century Summer Institute as a lifetime achievement award to an individual who has dedicated his/her work, time, and effort in the service of children, schools and communities. The award was established in 2005 and first given to William S. White, the person for whom the award was named. This year, in honor of the tenth anniversary of the 21st CCLC initiative, the award will not be given to a single individual, rather it will be presented to 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs of Distinction identified by their peers.

As the President of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, William S. White has led the Foundation in coordinating a partnership with the U.S. Department of Education and the corporate community to provide additional enrichment and learning opportunities for children through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Initiative. Mr. White has also guided Mott in expanding its focus beyond Flint, Michigan to support indigenous philanthropy programs in Mexico, Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and South Africa.

Past Recipients 2006 Philip Coltoff is Special Advisor and former CEO and Executive Director of the Children’s Aid Society. Under his leadership, the Children’s Aid Society became one of the largest and oldest voluntary, nonsectarian children’s services agencies in the nation. His emphasis on both comprehensive social services and education produced a full-service model of public community schools in New York that has been adapted in over 100 communities in the U.S. and in nations including Cuba, France, the Netherlands (70 schools), the United Kingdom (15 schools), and Vietnam. Mr. Coltoff has written numerous articles in the field of social work, including a benchmark study on child abuse that was published in three languages and resulted in the meetings and presentations throughout the U.S. and six additional countries. He is the author of The Challenge of Change.

2007 Bonnie Reiss’ past achievements include being President of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Inner-City Games Foundation (ICGF, renamed “After-School All-Stars”) where she built a 15-city organization providing afterschool programs for young people across the country. She currently sits on the Board of After-School All-Stars. Ms. Reiss served as Senior Advisor to the Schwarzenegger Gubernatorial Campaign in the 2003 recall election, and subsequently was appointed Senior Advisor to the Governor. In addition to advising the Governor on all policy, budget, strategic, and social policy issues, she served as both liaison to the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and on the State Board of Education from 2003-2005. Ms. Reiss was also part of the Proposition 49 Team drafting and sponsoring the After School Education and Safety Initiative. The Initiative, to make California the first state in the nation to provide funds for every elementary and middle school by providing after-school programs for their students, was passed by California voters in 2002. Ms. Reiss is a skilled lawyer, accountant, writer, and expert in the organization and running of non-profit organizations, as well as a nationally prominent expert in the use of media to advance social and political causes and producer of live events.

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Plenary Speaker Biographies

Plenary Speaker Biographies Julie B. Berkhouse Vice President, JCPenney Afterschool Fund

A native of Tyler, Texas, Ms. Berkhouse has been engaged in community relations and nonprofit work for the past 10 years. She began her professional life as an Accountant after graduating first in her class from the University of Texas at Austin in 1993. Ms. Berkhouse was hired as a staff auditor for Price Waterhouse in Boston, Massachusetts. After 2 years, during which time she obtained her certification as a CPA, she returned to the South to attend graduate school at the University of Oklahoma in Norman.

Upon achieving her Masters of Science in Sports Management, Ms. Berkhouse took a position in the community relations department of the Dallas Stars Hockey Club. While there, she assisted with the creation and development of the Dallas Stars Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, of which she became the Executive Director in 1999.

Ms. Berkhouse served both in that capacity and as the Stars’ Director of Community Relations until 2004, when she joined the JCPenney Afterschool team. Now serving as Vice President of the JCPenney Afterschool Fund, one of the Nation’s largest corporate charities, her broad range of activities includes communications, finance, event management, and program development.

Joseph Conaty, Ph.D. Director, Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education

Dr. Conaty is the Director of the Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs in the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. This office administers programs to improve academic achievement and teacher quality: Title II Part A Teacher Quality Program, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, the Mathematics and Science Partnership Program, Comprehensive School Reform Program, Advanced Placement Programs, Drop Out Prevention Program, Smaller Learning Communities Program, Javits Gifted and Talented Program, Native Hawaiian Education, Alaska Native Education, and Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program, Reading First, Striving Readers, and a number of programs related to hurricane recovery.

Following receipt of a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1977, Dr. Conaty was a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Utah. Before joining the Department in 1987, Dr. Conaty spent two years at the University of Chicago as a Visiting Professor of Sociology and Statistics. His publications on statistics, education, and organizations have appeared in such journals as the American Statistician, the Journal of Business Research, Social Forces, the Journal of Social Psychology, and Demography.

In previous assignments, Dr. Conaty served the Department of Education’s Acting Director of the Office of Research; Director of the National Institute on Student Achievement, Curriculum, and Assessment; and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Priscilla Little, Ph.D. Associate Director, Harvard Family Research Project

Dr. Little is the Associate Director of the Harvard Family Research Project and Project Manager for their Outof-School Time (OST) Learning and Development Initiative, which focuses on building the field of out-ofschool time through the timely development and dissemination of quality evaluation information and tools.

She is a national expert on research and evaluation of OST programs and how they can complement in-school learning and development. Her particular areas of expertise within the OST arena are program quality and program participation; her latest research is a multi-city study of recruitment and retention strategies to improve middle- and high-school student participation in OST programs.

In addition to her afterschool research, Dr. Little is also well-versed in issues of early childhood, pre-K, and family involvement. She is currently evaluating a universal Pre-K initiative in California, conducting a cluster evaluation for Atlantic Philanthropies’ integrated learning cluster, and working on a cross-project team to provide technical assistance to the Parental Information Resource Centers. This cross-disciplinary work gives her a unique perspective on the importance of integrating a range of school and non-school components to support learning and development.

Dr. Little received her undergraduate degree from Smith College in 1981 and her Master’s of Child Study from Tufts University in 1990, where she continued with doctoral studies in the same department through 1992. She lives in Medford, Massachusetts, with her husband and three daughters.

Sylvia Lyles Program Director, Academic Improvement Programs Group, Office of Secondary and Elementary Education, U.S. Department of Education

As the Program Director, Academic Improvement Programs, Office of Secondary and Elementary Education, Ms. Lyles has managerial oversight for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, as well as several other discretionary programs in the Department. Prior to working with OESE, Ms. Lyles worked in the Office of Career and Technical Education where she was the Deputy Director, Programs Administration Branch, overseeing adult education and career programs administered by the States and local entities.

Ms. Lyles has worked in Federal service for over 27 years in education and training. She served in the position of Program Director for several civilian postsecondary and literacy programs for the U.S. Army, ensuring service-members and their families were afforded the same educational opportunities as their civilian counterparts, regardless of where they were stationed. She conducted feasibility studies to determine the types of educational services, programs, and university instructors and personnel to be deployed into hostile areas or overseas countries in locations such as Egypt, Jordon, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Kuwait, Korea, and Afghanistan. Ms. Lyles spent many hours in the Pentagon working with officials to identify funding and personnel for support of service-members’ civilian education programs and services. Many of the civilian education programs established in hostile or occupied areas today exist as a result of the work performed by Ms. Lyles and her staffs.

Ms. Lyles is a doctoral candidate with Capella University, conducting research in the area of organizational performance improvement. She is awaiting confirmation from Capella University that all requirements have been met for degree completion.

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Raleigh McKenzie The McKenzie Foundation

Mr. McKenzie is a former football player (the National Football League) who played guard for the Washington Redskins from 1985 to 1994. He was the epitome of the “Hogs” depth amidst the Redskins’ famed 1980s and early 1990s offensive line. Mr. McKenzie started his first season as a reserve, and later became a vital starter for the team. He played many positions on the offensive line, but his specialty was center.

Mr. McKenzie, nicknamed “Rallo,” played on two Super Bowl Champion teams in 1987 and 1991, and he was named to the All-NFL Team in 1991. He played both guard and center during his NFL career. Mr. McKenzie also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers, and Green Bay Packers. His twin brother, Reggie McKenzie, also played in the NFL. After football, Mr. McKenzie turned to his love for education and kids by returning to the classroom through coaching. He finished his education by obtaining a Master’s degree at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. Currently, he is the football coach at Centreville High School in the Herndon/Reston, Virginia, area.

Though coaching is virtually a full-time position because he works with kids on and off the field, Mr. McKenzie takes time to participate in other community activities. Currently, he is the Vice President for the McKenzie Foundation, which was started with other players during his football days; the foundation provides college scholarships to high school seniors planning to attend college. When he is not attending board meetings for different organizations that focus on educational opportunities for kids, Mr. McKenzie coaches T-ball, girls’ softball, and boys’ and girls’ basketball and soccer. In between all of the coaching and mentoring activities, he conducts a summer football camp that is designed to help disadvantaged and at-risk young men to learn football while improving self-confidence and learning how to deal with life struggles in a positive way. Mr. McKenzie resides in the Herndon, Virginia, area with his wife (who is also his business manager) and his three kids.

Kevin Sorbo Actor

Mr. Sorbo has enjoyed success on television for over 15 consecutive years, a feat rarely accomplished by an actor. Electronics Media Magazine named him TV’s third most bankable star behind Oprah and Regis. Mr. Sorbo quickly rose to stardom in the title role of the hit series, “Hercules, the Legendary Journeys.” The immense popularity of the five initial telefilms in 1993 resulted in the launch of a weekly series by 1994. The series not only became a breakout hit by becoming the number-one first-run program in syndication, it also passed “Baywatch” as the most watched TV show in the world. The innovative action hour revitalized the entire action/adventure genre on television and fostered two spin-off series, “Xena, Warrior Princess,” and “Young Hercules.”

Following the success of “Hercules,” Mr. Sorbo went on to star in the lead role of “Captain Dylan Hunt” in “Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda.” The series, based upon writings from the late “Star Trek” creator’s archives, debuted as the number-one hour show in first-run syndication, and held that spot throughout its 5-year run.

In 1997, Mr. Sorbo made his feature film debut in “Kull, the Conqueror,” a prequel to “Conan, the Barbarian.”

Other films include “Walking Tall,” “The Last Chance Café,” “Something Beneath,” “Clipping Adam,” “Prairie Fever,” and “The Avenging Angel,” which aired on Hallmark and was the third highest rated movie in that network’s history. He has also guest starred on the hit shows “Just Shoot Me,” “According to Jim,” “Hope and Faith,” “Two and a Half Men,” and USA Network’s “Psych.” He also had recurring appearances on “Dharma and Greg,” and on Fox’s “The OC.”

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An important commitment of Mr. Sorbo’s is his role as the spokesperson for A World Fit For Kids! (WFIT), a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles that provides gang, drug, and dropout prevention for kids through mentoring, leadership training, and healthy activities afterschool. WFIT has served over 130,000 young people since 1994 with breakthrough results in improved academics, higher graduation rates, work readiness, jobs, and a reduction in childhood obesity. WFIT won the California Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports ‘GOLD MEDAL’ for the outstanding organization promoting physical activity with California’s children and youth.

Mr. Sorbo also serves as a national spokesperson for the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of afterschool programs and advocating for quality, affordable programs for all children. It is supported by a group of public, private, and nonprofit organizations that share the Alliance’s vision of ensuring that all children have access to safe, enriching afterschool programs by the year 2010.

A native of Mound, Minnesota, Mr. Sorbo is a sports enthusiast and an avid golfer. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and three young children.

Coy Wire Linebacker, National Football League

Mr. Wire, having just finished his sixth season in the NFL as team captain for the Buffalo Bills, is passionate about more than just football. A native of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, he was a standout athlete at Cedar Cliff High School, earning All-American honors in both wrestling and football. Mr. Wire, who earned his B.A. in Sociology from Stanford University, focused his studies on religion and philosophy. He played both running back and linebacker at Stanford, and he is the only player in Stanford history to lead the team in both rushing and tackles over the course of a career. One of his dreams, playing football in the NFL, came true when the Buffalo Bills selected him for their third round choice (97th overall) in the 2002 NFL draft.

Off the field, Mr. Wire is heavily involved with causes in which he believes. In July 2003, he launched the Coy Wire Foundation, a charitable fund affiliated with the Buffalo Community Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to encourage personal growth by instilling hope and faith in youngsters, promote the value of education, and support underprivileged children and families. Funds raised are donated to various local charitable organizations, including the Food Bank of Western New York, Boys & Girls Club, and Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Mr. Wire also founded “Most High Clothing,” an apparel line garnering inspirational words and phrases that promote positive change. “What we wear can reflect who we are,” he says, “so why not wear something that delivers a positive message about who we are?” In 2006, Mr. Wire opened the Most High Sports Complex (MHSC) in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, where his programs develop the bodies, minds, and spirits of athletes of all ages. The programs focus on sports-performance training for athletes, overall health and fitness, and nutrition. The trainers at MHSC also teach principles that help build confidence, character, and integrity. Athletes of all ages have the unique opportunity to learn from and train with professional athletes at MHSC. “None of us have ever achieved anything on our own,” Mr. Wire says, “and what we have is not for us to possess, it is for us to pass on.” MHSC also offers seminars on various topics pertaining to health and fitness to help youth learn about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.

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List of Exhibitors and Student Performances

Exhibitors ALAR Institute, Inc.

NewPath Learning

Art In History, Inc. Box Hockey International, Inc.

Orchard Software, Division of Siboney Learning Group

Brainchild Corporation

PCS Edventures

Camp Invention / Invent Now Kids, Inc.

Phoenix Learning Resources

Cayen Systems

Quality After-School Programs

Cityspan Technologies

ReBrilliance

Community Learning, LLC

Ripple Effects, Inc.

Dynamic Enterprise Solutions, Inc.

Rising Star Education

ETA/Cuisenaire

S&S Worldwide

Foundations, Inc.

Service-Learning – Student’s Guide & Journal

GeoFitness, Inc.

Skillastics

Healthy Lifestyle Choices

The Learning Together Company

K-5 Kaplan Early Learning Company

The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning @ SEDL

Kids Included Together Lakeshore Learning Materials Learning Point Associates Learning Wrap-ups, Inc. Lintor Create-A-Book Nasco

The Path to Learning Think Like A King School Chess Software ThomasKelly Software Associates Tout About Toys, Inc. Voyager Expanded Learning, Inc.

National AfterSchool Association

DISCLAIMER: The 21st Century Community Learning Centers’ 2008 Summer Institute has been funded in part with Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Education. The exhibits and vendor displays do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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Student Performances We would like to offer our sincere appreciation to the following groups for their participation in this year’s Summer Institute: Dallas Independent School District Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and Classical Academy 21st CCLC Jazz Band The afterschool band consists of approximately 15 members of the Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School Band. Nicknamed the “Boss Band,” it is directed by 2007-2008 Dallas ISD Teacher of the Year Finalist, Mr. Osley Cook, Jr. The band travels each year to institutions of higher learning to perform. The Boss Band is truly “large and in charge,” and also features a concert band as well as the marching band. A superb group!

Dallas Independent School District William A. Blair Elementary School 21st CCLC Cheerleaders This group, led by Coach Lennitca Sweeney and Assistant Coach Jacinta Johnson, got its start in the cheerleader class in afterschool. Tumbling, stunts, dance, self-confidence, and self-esteem are part of the training for students in grades 2-6. The cheerleaders perform locally, in state, and out of state, and will put on a thrilling performance!

Dallas Independent School District Sydney Lanier Elementary School Vanguard for Expressive Arts 21st CCLC Lanier Live! Expressive Arts Cheerleaders Cheer/Chant/Step team performance will be delivered by 2008 21st Century Summer Camp fourth and fifth grade students from Sydney Lanier Vanguard School for the Expressive Arts. Instructors include Sara Weeks and Jill Manganilla from the school and Sony Schoon, a professional artist from Junior Players of Dallas, Inc., a community-based organization and prominent partner with the Dallas ISD 21st CCLC before and afterschool programs.

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Local Attractions

Local Attractions ACTIVITIES Rangers Ballpark Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Phone: (214) 373-8000 Address: 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011 The Texas Rangers play major league baseball “April through September” at the beautiful Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The Ballpark complex includes the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, Children’s Learning Center, and the Dr. Pepper Youth Ballpark. http://www.texasrangers.com/ Texas Motor Speedway Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Phone: (817) 215-8500 Address: 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177 Recognized as one of the most modern speedways in the world, the Texas Motor Speedway is full of actionpacked events nearly every day of the year. Located in north Fort Worth at the intersection of I-35W and Highway 114, the superspeedway is one of the largest sports and entertainment facilities in America. With a seating capacity of 159,585 and an infield area with a capacity of approximately 53,000 people, Texas Motor Speedway can easily host over 200,000 guests for a single event. The state-of-the-art facility includes a 1.5-mile oval designed to accommodate stock car, truck, and open-wheel racing. Each year, the speedway plays host to the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series, and Craftsman Truck Series as well as the Indy Car Series. http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/ Mesquite Championship Rodeo and Exhibit Hall Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Phone: (972) 285-8777 Address: 1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, TX 75149 Bronco-bustin’ western fun is in store at the world-famous Mesquite Rodeo. It all takes place in an ultramodern, covered facility. http://www.mesquiterodeo.com Six Flags Over Texas Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Phone: (817) 530-6000 Address: 2201 Road To Six Flags, Arlington, TX 76011 Count’em – Six Flags Over Texas has more than 50 rides. Everything from Looney Tunes rides for youngsters to nerve-numbing thrill machines like Superman: Tower of Power and the new Tony Hawk’s Big Spin. Nothing provides more lasting memories than a great show. Especially when shared with friends and family. That’s why, in addition to the most thrilling rides on the planet, you’ll find a wide variety of top-shelf entertainment right here at the park. And from June 14 – August 17, don’t miss a world-class spectacle of lights, sounds, imagery and unprecedented showmanship in an original production, Cirque Dreams Coobrila, presented by Time Warner Cable. http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas

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Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Hours: Sunday – Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Phone: (817) 265-3356 Address: 1800 East Lamar Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76006 This 47-acre tropical hideaway is filled with one of the Nation’s largest collections of water rides, and it features 5 areas of attractions for family fun. http://www.sixflags.com/parks/hurricaneharbordallas Dallas Museum of Art Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Phone: (214) 922-1200 Address: 1717 North Harwood Street, Dallas, TX 75201 The Dallas Museum of Art’s collection includes American masterpieces by Church, O’Keeffe, and Wyeth; contemporary art by Pollock, Rothko, Warhol, and Lichtenstein; European and impressionist art by Renoir, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Monet; and art of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Special temporary exhibits are on display throughout the year. http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org/ Modern Art Museum Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Phone: (817) 738-9215 Address: 3200 Darnell, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Experience the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, designed by the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando. The museum maintains one of the foremost collections of postwar art and hosts major traveling exhibits. Visitors will enjoy Cafe Modern and The Modern Shop.

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Hours: Monday, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Phone: (214) 747-6660 Address: 411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202 From its location in the former Texas School Book Depository, the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza provides a comprehensive exhibit on the life, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. “Filming Kennedy: Home Movies from Dallas” showcases the Museum’s collection of amateur films. Many of the home movies, including those taken by Abraham Zapruder and Orville Nix, are being shown in their entirety for the first time. A special compilation video and hands-on educational activities are also featured.

Museum of Nature & Science Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Phone: (214) 428-5555 Address: 1318 Second Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210 The Museum of Nature & Science (Formerly the Dallas Museum of Natural History & The Science Place) continues to bring educational programming and hands-on exhibits to visitors of all ages. The Museum offers a one-price “exhibit” ticket that is valid at the former Science Place building and Dallas Museum of Natural History. www.natureandscience.org/

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Science Place & TI Founders IMAX Theater Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Phone: (214) 428-5555 Address: 1318 2nd Avenue, Fair Park Dallas, TX 75210 The Science Place strives to make science accessible and understandable to adults and children through its many hands-on exhibits and displays about medicine, physics, nature, and discoveries and inventions. The Science Place Planetarium and the IMAX Theater’s giant domed screen make discovery and exploration a unique adventure.

Arboretum Hours: Daily, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Phone: (214) 515-6500 Address: 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218 On the shores of White Rock Lake, just minutes from downtown, 66 acres of floral splendor afford a peaceful counterbalance to the pace of urban life. Also on the grounds are two historical mansions, the DeGolyer House and the Camp Estate, which were built in 1939, and feature 17th- and 18th-century art and furniture. http:// www.dallasarboretum.org/ Southfork Ranch Hours: Daily, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Phone: (800) 989-7800, or direct (972) 442-7800 Address: 3700 Hogge Road, Parker, TX 75002 Internationally renowned as the filming location for the “Dallas” television series, Southfork Ranch is known the worldwide as America’s most famous ranch. Today, Southfork welcomes tour visitors as well as guests to the many special events that are hosted in the ranch’s wonderful facilities. With distinctive event options for groups of 10–10,000, Southfork is a 3-time winner of the “Facility of the Year” Award from the DFW Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. The legendary facility offers over 63,000 square feet of indoor event space, 10 ballrooms, and acres of sprawling Texas ranchland for guided tours, private parties, special events, and shopping. http://www.southforkranch.com/

SHOPPING Dallas Galleria Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Phone: (972) 702-7164 Address: 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75240 Ranked as one of the top 10 visitor experiences in Dallas, the Galleria boasts more than 200 upscale specialty boutiques and department stores. Inspired by Italy’s famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele built in Milan in 1867, Galleria Dallas is truly a unique urban marketplace. More than 200 of the most celebrated shops from around the world along with delectable restaurants and eateries surround an impressive ice rink. A genuine Dallas experience world-class shopping at its best! www.Galleriadallas.com

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Valley View Center Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Phone: (972) 661-2424 Address: 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75240 With more than 170 shops, eateries, and department stores, Valley View Center invites you to enjoy a complete shopping, dining, and entertainment experience! www.shopvalleyviewcenter.com/ Old Addison on Broadway Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Phone: (972) 392-9355 Address: Addison Road & Broadway Street, Addison, TX 75001 You’ll be transported to another time when you visit the shops and salons of this historic shopping area. Shops and salons include Jean Claude Salon, Gerri Weiss Facial Exchange, Michael Clements Photography, and Euro Ladies Clothing, Inc. Town Hall Square Address: 5300 Belt Line Road, Addison, TX 75001 The square is home to some of the best dining, salons, and shops in town. Ruggeri’s, Houston’s, and Chamberlain’s tempt the palate, while Sudie’s Spa and Salon de Joie are there to pamper and perfect. Shops include Empowered Women’s Golf, the Kent Shop, the Cultured Cup, Constellation Bookstore, and Largesse.

Grapevine Mills Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Phone: (972) 724-4910 Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine, TX 76051 There is over 1.6 million sq. ft. of shopping, entertainment, and restaurants at Grapevine Mills. We have over 180 stores and restaurants to choose from, such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria’s Secret, Forever 21, Old Navy, Group USA, Oakley Vault, Ann Taylor Loft, Rainforest Cafe, and Chili’s Too. No matter what your budget or style is, Grapevine Mills has something for everyone.

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RESTAURANTS PEI WEI Asian Diner 4801 Belt Line Road Dallas, TX 75205 Phone: (972) 764-0844

The Melting Pot 4900 Belt Line Road, #200 Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 960-7027

May Dragon 4848 Belt Line Road Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 392-9998

Monte Carlo Restaurant 15201 Dallas Parkway Addison, TX 75001 Phone: (972) 386-6000

BJ’s Brewery and BJ’s Brew House 4901 Belt Line Road Farmers Ranch, TX 75240 Phone: (972) 392-4600

Arthur’s 15175 Quorum Drive Addison, TX 75001 Phone: (972) 385-0800

Champs Restaurant & Bar 4951 Belt Line Road Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 991-3335

Ferrari’s Italian Villa 14831 Midway Road, #102 Addison, TX 75001 Phone: (972) 980-9898

Blackfinn Restaurant & Saloon 4440 Belt Line Road Addison, TX 75001 Phone: (469) 374-7667

Mercy Wine Bar 5100 Belt Line Road, #544 Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 702-9463

Houston’s 5318 Belt Line Road Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 960-1752

Mi Piaci 14854 Monfort Drive Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 934-8424

Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill 5000 Belt Line Road, #775 Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 392-9663

Kobe Steaks Japanese Restaurant 5000 Belt Line Road Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 934-8150

Sambuca Jazz Café 15207 Addison Road Addison, TX 75001 Phone: (972) 385-8455

Mr. Sushi Japanese Restaurant 4860 Belt Line Road Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 385-0168

SOHO Food & Jazz 5290 Belt Line Road, #102B Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 490-8686

Blue Mesa Grill 5100 Belt Line Road, #500 Addison, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 934-0165

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Cantina Laredo 4546 Belt Line Road Addison, TX 75001 Phone: (972) 458-0962

Gloria’s Restaurant 5100 Belt Line Road, #852 Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 387-8442

On the Border 4855 Belt Line Road Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 788-4400

Texas de Brazil Churrascaria 15101 Addison Road Addison, TX 75001 Phone: (972) 385-1000

ZuZu 4866 Belt Line Road Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 960-6900

Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House 5330 Belt Line Road Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 934-2467

Chamberlain’s Fish Market Grill 4525 Belt Line Road Addison, TX 75001 Phone (972) 503-3474

Truluck’s Restaurant 5001 Belt Line Road Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 503-3079

Go Fish 4950 Belt Line Road Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 980-1919

Thai Orchid 4930 Belt Line Road, # 190 Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (972) 720-8424

Nate’s Seafood & Steak House 14951 Midway Road Addison, TX 75001 Phone: (972) 701-9622 Fogo De Chao Churrascaria 4300 Belt Line Road Addison, TX 75001 Phone: (972) 503-7300

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Sponsored By: The U.S. Department of Education The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation With Support From: JCPenney Afterschool