A Shared Vision: Aligned SEL in School and Afterschool Salem Public Schools & For Kids Only Afterschool

Introductions Molly Robinson Kathleen Williams Alison Arno, LCSW Director of Safe and Supportive Schools, Salem Public Schools Kathleen Williams Behavior Specialist, Bates School Behavior Specialist, For Kids Only Afterschool Alison Arno, LCSW Director of Child and Family Services, For Kids Only Afterschool Meghan Fitzpatrick OST Site Coordinator, For Kids Only Afterschool Briana Flannery Director of Development, For Kids Only Afterschool

Agenda Overview of Salem Public Schools and Bates Elementary Overview of For Kids Only Afterschool Keys to Integrated Partnership Moderated Panel Discussion Questions and Answers

Salem Public Schools The mission of the Salem Public Schools is to provide each student who enrolls with a sound education, which will prepare that student well for: personal growth, continuing formal and informal learning, productive work, and active, well-informed participation in self-government upon graduation. As understood by the Salem Public Schools, a sound education consists of a mastery of traditional basic skills, a higher level learning of the ways to lead a healthy, active life, and of the required curriculum. It also includes: acquiring the fundamental traits of respect for others, self-control, and having opportunities throughout the educational process for self-expression by acquiring skill in the creative arts, athletics and other aspects of a well- rounded life.

Bates Elementary School (K-5) School-Wide Goals: Building a foundation for literacy Enhancement of the arts Maximizing the potential of the whole child Providing a safe, friendly, and child centered community Support students with severe behavioral and emotional difficulties (three Therapeutic Support Classrooms)

Our Salem, Our Kids Caring for and challenging every kid, every day. Our schools have crucial work to do, but as we better understand the complex and varied needs of our students and families, we realize that our schools cannot do the work alone. The world is changing and our schools, city and community must work seamlessly together to ensure that all of our young people have the academic, social, emotional, and developmental supports to thrive in the 21st century. We are fortunate to live in a place that is rich with resources — community organizations, world-class medical care, a dynamic business community, artistic and cultural treasures, the waterfront and national park, and a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. Our Salem, Our Kids strives to effectively align and expand our community resources to better serve all children. Our Salem, Our Kids is more than just a coordinated effort; it’s a movement. A movement to care for and challenge every kid, every day. www.oursalem.org

For Kids Only Afterschool Founded in 1984 Exclusive school-age out-of-school time provider Year-round, EEC licensed programs Partnership with six school districts, 19 program sites 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grantee or Partner Chelsea Public Schools (1 site) Everett Public Schools (6 sites) Peabody Public Schools (2 sites) Salem Public Schools (1 site) MISSION To provide year-round out-of-school time services that meet the needs of children and their families through academic, social and cultural opportunities that promote learning and self-esteem necessary for life-long success.

Supporting the individual needs of every child. Count Me In! Count Me In! Supporting the individual needs of every child.

Stages of Collaboration Co-Location Shared Space Alignment Strategic Dialogue Resource Sharing Integration Common Goals Two-Way Learning

Keys to Integrated Partnership Shared Vision Strong Leadership Formalized Partnership Agreement Aligned Curriculum and SEL strategies Ongoing Communication

Keys to Integrated Partnership Shared vision City, School, Community Partners Commitment to inclusion and equity of every child Strong leadership Designated School-Afterschool Liaison District and School Principal Support FKO’s Out-of-School Time Staffing Model Regular Partnership Meetings Formalized partnership agreement Memorandum of Agreement 21st CCLC Partnership

Keys to Integrated Partnership Aligned curriculum and SEL strategies Joint planning meetings  shared goals Aligned student support plans Positive Behavior Support Commitment to Inclusion Ongoing, two-way communication Formal Meetings FKO Full-Time Site Director Daily informal communication Classroom visits/observations Communication Logs

Foundation

Moderated Panel Molly Robinson, SPS Director of PBIS monellrobinson@salemk12.org Kathleen Williams, Bates/FKO Behavior Specialist kathleenwilliams@salemk12.org Meghan Fitzpatrick, FKO Site Coordinator mfitzpatrick@fkoafterschool.org Alison Arno, FKO Director of Child and Family Services aarno@fkoafterschool.org

Questions and Answers ***NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN FINAL POWERPOINT… Question for Meg - (For new programs or those not housed in the school, where do we begin?...) Question for Molly - (question around system building work) Question for Kat - (you hold a unique position…what are the similarities and differences in how you meet the needs of students?) Question for Alison - (question that gets to - what is your role around OST system building/SEL alignment)?