1. Sunkist Bassett HS TorchVanwig Edgewood Acad. Don Julian Bassett Unified School District School Board Presentation September 8, 2015

2. 2 Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire learning and help working families. 19 % of children in California were unsupervised after school in 2014 for an average of 6.09hrs/week. America After 3PM revealed that children in California participate in an afterschool program, yet would be enrolled in a program 1,661,374 (25%) 2,435,254 (49%) if one were available to them. 72% of parents agree that afterschool programs can help excite children about learning. 73% of parents agree that afterschool programs help children gain workforce skills, such as team work, leadership & critical thinking 80% of California parents agree that afterschool programs can help reduce the likelihood that youth will engage in risky behaviors, such as commit a crime or use drugs, or become a teen parent. Afterschool Programs Provide a Wide Range of Benefits to California’s Children & Families:

3. 3 A Vision for Expanded Learning in California California's Expanded Learning programs are an integral part of young people’s education, engaging them in year round learning opportunities that prepare them for college, career, and life. QUALITY FOCUS Quality Standards for Expanded Learning A Vision for Expanded Learning in California California's Expanded Learning programs are an integral part of young people’s education, engaging them in year round learning opportunities that prepare them for college, career, and life. 1.Safe and supportive environment. 2.Active and engaged learning. 3.Skill building. 4.Youth voice and leadership. 5.Healthy choices and behaviors. 6.Diversity, access and equity. Point-of-Service Quality Standards

4. 4 THINK Together 2014-2015 Program Highlights Summer learning loss explains2/3 of the achievement gap between low and middle- income children. -Alexander, 1992 Student Town Hall w/ Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright @ The Nixon Presidential Library Summer Program @ Bassett HS Served over 300 students in the Teen Ctr. & Summer Tutoring. Summer PIQE parent workshops graduated 35 incoming freshman parents. Served over 507 students throughout the year. Provided daily homework support, academic enrichment & other program activities Engaged students in over 72hrs of additional STEM instruction LA84 Intramural Sports Programming for Middle school students. Focused on site word recognition & early literacy for grads K-3 rd Supported 18 HS seniors toward graduation eligibility through credit recovery. Provided 12 internships to HS students through WREP program.

5. 5 THINK Together Educational Excellence & Equity for All Kids What’s New This Year? 5-Spotlights Curriculum Structure ELA ELA Fluency & Main Idea, Close Reading & Socratic Conversations Math Math Word Problems & Math Facts STEM STEM Engineering Design & Scientific Method/Vocabulary Youth Development Youth Development Student Leadership, Character Ed & Conflict Resolution Arts & Enrichment Arts & Enrichment Healthy Living, Sports, Arts & Special Events …with additional strategies to support Social Emotional Learning & English Language Development.

6. 6 A Vision for Expanded Learning in California California's Expanded Learning programs are an integral part of young people’s education, engaging them in year round learning opportunities that prepare them for college, career, and life. ALIGNMENT Partnering for Student Success LCAP GOAL Elementary Program Middle School Program High School Program Goal A: Students will receive a rigorous & relevant standards-based instructional program. 5-Spotlights Units of Study Success Folders ST Math/Lexia Support 5-Spotlights Units of Study Additional school site alignment AP Bootcamp Athletic Tutorial Online Credit Recovery Goal B: Schools & district office will provide a welcoming, student- centered, learning environment. Aligning w/the district culture in regards to student, parent & other stakeholder engagement PBIS alignment. District culture alignment Parent workshops (e.g., PIQE & N.I.U) Goal C: Students will graduate college & career ready. Life skills embedded into Units of Study School college theme alignment College/Career Special Events Teens to College Program College/Career Fairs & Special Events College continuum calendar WREP Internship program

7. 7 THANK YOU THINK Together is based on the belief that education is the single most important factor in helping young people achieve their full potential. “Educational Excellence & Equity for All Kids!”