1. Ready, Set, Work

2. good is no longer an option!”
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“If better is possible,
good is no longer an option!”
-Dr. Kenston J. Griffin

3. Purpose
To equip participants with strategies to transition into college with confidence and to achieve academic success.

4. Time to Practice Collaboration
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5. Time to Practice Collaboration
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Shape up or ship out
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6. N.C. Afterschool Data
234,908 students enrolled in afterschool programs
523,140 students are waiting for an available program
75% of parents believe afterschool programs reduce the likelihood that children will engage in risky behavior
Source: Afterschool Alliance

7. How DBC had success in After-school programs
Collaborating with the site coordinators to determine the students’ needs
Incorporating the four components of Emotional Intelligence in our instructional time
Understanding the importance of time versus task management
Back side – Social Media Handles

8. Time to Go to Work What Has Worked What Has Not Worked
Separate into groups
Discuss with your group what best practices have or have not worked for your after-school program
Collectively construct a list of five (5) items per category
Back side – Social Media Handles

9. 8 Keys to Ensure Your After-School Program Works
Shift your mindset
“We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are.” -Anias
Understand your program’s vision and mission
Communicate effectively
Listen to, ask of, and learn from others

10. Self-Awareness
Self-Awareness describes one’s ability to recognize their emotions. The higher your number is in component of Emotional Intelligence indicates a strong ability to correctly identify emotional “triggers,” self-confidence, self-worth, and mindfulness. To enhance your Self-Awareness, take the time connect your feeling with your thoughts. Practice focusing on how you feel the moment and identifying why you feel the way you do.

11. Self-Management
Self-Management describes one’s ability to effectively handle their emotions. The higher your number is in this component indicates how well you stay in control when experiencing your emotions, holding yourself accountability, taking responsibility, motivation, and adaptability. To enhance your Self-Management, recognize when your mood is shifting. Take a step back from the situation and practice calming yourself down.

12. Social-Awareness
Social-Awareness describes one’s ability to properly identify others’ emotions. Your score in this component indicates your ability to express empathy, sympathy, organizational awareness, and meeting others’ needs. To enhance your skills here, take time to recognize the feelings of others and actively seek to understand their perspective.

13. Relationship-Management
Relationship-Management describes one’s ability to address the emotions of others in combination with those of oneself. Your score in this component indicates your ability to influence others, work on a team, manage conflict, build relationships, develop others, and inspire change. To enhance your skills here, spend time with people; build a friendly relationship; learn about things that interest them; and actively listen to the message and the meaning.

14. 8 Keys to Ensure Your After-School Program Works
SC Chamber (Handouts: Personality Test)
7/20/2017
8 Keys to Ensure Your After-School Program Works
Know how to work your Emotional Intelligence
Know your student’s data
Utilize collaboration and innovation to engage students
Make parents and the surrounding community your “best friends”
Understand the importance of accountability/documentation

15. 8 Keys to Ensure Your After-School Program Works
Shift your mindset
Understand your program’s vision and mission
Communicate effectively
Know how to work your Emotional Intelligence
Know your student’s data
Utilize collaboration and innovation to engage students
Make parents and the surrounding community your “best friends”
Understand the importance of accountability/documentation
Back side – Social Media Handles

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