1. Extended Learning Opportunities
April 4, 2019
Presenters:
Jacqueline Meifert, Coordinator- Extended Learning Opportunities
Chad Gordon, Associate-Extended Learning Opportunities   
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2. Extended Learning Opportunities Mission
Milwaukee Public Schools recognizes that students need a variety of comprehensive supports to achieve success in school and in life
Extended learning opportunities such as Summer Academy are critical strategies to leverage student success
Programs include academics, social-emotional learning, career development, enrichment camps, and health and wellness
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3. Summer Curriculum
High school focuses on credit recovery and acceleration with opportunities for community service and service-learning
Elementary curriculum emphasizes math and literacy through the content area of science
Increased emphasis on project-based learning and art integration
Summer enrichment camps
Collaborate with community partners to provide a variety of camps
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4. Enrichment Camps
Extended Learning Opportunities works with many community organizations to sponsor seats in summer enrichment camps
There is no cost to families for these sponsored seats, and priority is given to MPS students
Space is limited, and spots are given on a first-come, first-served basis
To find information on upcoming camp opportunities, families can visit the Extended Learning Opportunities web page: and click on “Enrichment Camps”

5. High School Programming
Sites: Hamilton, Rufus King, and MHSA
June Session: June 3-28, 2019
July Session: July 1-26, 2019 (no classes July 4-5)
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
City bus M-cards provided
High school Summer Academy includes:
Credit recovery (online and face-to-face)
Credit acceleration (online)
GED Option #2 & Competency-based
Internships
Service-learning/community service
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6. Middle School Programming
June Session: June 3-28, 2019
July Session: July 1-26, 2019 (no classes July 4-5)
Grade 8 Promotional Program
Located at MHSA
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Academic and social emotional support provided
Bilingual and English Language Learner options
Arts integrated programs
Grade 8 Acceleration
Select courses available to rising freshman students
Locations & offerings listed on registration form
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7. Elementary Summer Programming
June Session: June 3-28, 2019
Congress School, K5 – 8
July Session: July 1-26, 2019 (no session on July 4–5)
3 Super Sites (Carver, Congress, and Kluge) have transportation provided within a 2-mile zone
15 neighborhood sites (listed on Elementary Registration form)
Bilingual and ESL sites available
Elementary programs run Monday – Friday, 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Wraparound services are available in both June session and July session (ie: CLC, CCC, Club Rec, Safe Place)
Registration goes through Milwaukee Recreation Department
Fees may apply
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8. Extended School Year Programming
ESY is a program for students identified with a special education disability and who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Not all students with IEPs are eligible for ESY
IEP teams determine if a student qualifies for ESY due to a loss of skills over the summer, severity of the disability, or the emergence of a new skill
If parents think their child might need ESY services they should contact their child’s IEP teacher at their child’s school
The sites that will have ESY programming this summer are Clement (K-5), Congress (K-5), Gaenslen (K-5), and MHSA (6-12)
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9. Bridge Programs Freshman Bridge Middle School Bridge
Goal: Enhance student confidence, self-esteem, academic preparation and soft-skills
Location: 21 MPS high school sites
Program Length: 2 days
TBD: August 2019 (based on calendar decision)
Middle School Bridge
All 6-12 & Traditional Middle Schools
Provide sixth grade students an opportunity to form realistic expectations of what middle school will be like
Build a sense of community
Explore extra-curricular activities
Experience the difference between elementary and middle school
Scheduled in two-week window prior to first day of student attendance.
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10. Summer Adventures and Enrichment Activities
Complements classroom instruction
Hands-on experiences
Focus areas include:
Academic Enrichment
Arts programs (i.e.: music, spoken word, dance, theater, visual arts)
Careers & College Readiness
Culinary/Nutrition
Community Involvement/Exploring Wisconsin and/or Milwaukee
Gardening/Urban Agriculture
History/Humanities
Literacy/Language
Mathematics
Nature/Outdoor education
Science
Social-emotional learning/wellness
STEM/Robotics
Technology/Computer Science
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11. Registration for Summer Academy
Paper registration forms (not online)
Forms are posted on website: MPS Summer Academy page
Forms were sent to schools
High school students should work with school counselors to determine which courses are right for them

12. Alternative Education Options
GED Option #2
Competency-based
Credit recovery
Challenge Academy

13. Questions?
Contact Extended Learning Opportunities at or

14. Thank you! ©2017 Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Board of School Directors
Mark Sain, District 1, President
Larry Miller, District 5, Vice President
Wendell J. Harris, Sr., District 2
Vacant, District 3
Annie Woodward, District 4
Luis A. Báez (Tony), Ph.D., District 6
Paula Phillips, District 7
Carol Voss, District 8
Terrence Falk, At-Large
Thank you!
Dr. Keith P. Posley, Superintendent
MPS Senior Team
Rosana Mateo, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
Chris Hauser, Interim Deputy Superintendent
Marla Bronaugh, Chief Communications & School Performance Officer
Katrice Cotton, Ed.D., Chief School Administration Officer
Jeremiah Holiday, Ph.D., Interim Chief Academic Officer
Martha Kreitzman, Interim Chief Financial Officer
Evangeline (Leia) Scoptur, J.D., Interim Chief Human Resources Officer
Sue Saller, Manager III, Superintendent’s Initiatives
Maricha Harris, Special Assistant to the Superintendent
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