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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

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

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Foundation

14. Moderated Panel Molly Robinson, SPS Director of PBIS
Kathleen Williams, Bates/FKO Behavior Specialist
Meghan Fitzpatrick, FKO Site Coordinator
Alison Arno, FKO Director of Child and Family Services

15. 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)?