Characteristics of effective summer learning programs in practice

摘要: The Center for Summer Learning examined various summer program models and found that there are nine characteristics provide a framework effective programs. In this chapter, the authors demonstrate how practices lead to positive results young people. of learning programs (1) accelerating learning, (2) youth development, (3) proactive approach (4) leadership, (5) advanced planning, (6) staff (7) strategic partnerships, (8) evaluation commitment improvement, (9) sustainability cost-effectiveness. These divided into two sections. first three address program's learning. instructional techniques most when academic is woven enrichment activities development. second section covers infrastructure ensure organization achieves maintains quality programming. complement each other strong works prevent loss narrow achievement gap. To variety high-quality include characteristics, thirteen profiles at conclusion chapter highlight one characteristics. show approaches different have developed accelerate promote development people in their communities.