Leadership for Student Success through After School Programs Presented by: California County Superintendents Educational Services Association with the Sacramento & Ventura County Offices of Education Supporting Homework in After School Programs March 23,

Leadership for Student Success through After School Programs Jeff Hamlin Project Administrator Ventura County Office of Education Marcella Klein-Williams Regional Lead, Region 8 Ventura County Office of Education 2

Leadership for Student Success through After School Programs The Challenge Program Practices Critical Conversations Your Stories & Comments 3

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Reference ACSA Position Paper “Got Homework?” 5 Association of California School Administrators, developed by the Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability Council, Spring/Fall acsa.org

Voices from the Field 6 “Homework is a Challenge “ Christine McCloskey Principal, Bard Elementary School Hueneme School District

Reference “Homework should make students feel smarter, not dumber.” – Cathy Vatterott “Five Steps to More Effective Homework,” Middle Ground, August

Voices from the Field 8 JoAnne Caines Principal, La Cumbre Jr. High Santa Barbara School District “Importance of Homework “

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Reference “Survey on Homework Reveals Acceptance, Despite Some Gripes,” Debra Viadario, Education Week, “80% of teachers and parents, and 70% of students said that homework is “Important” or “Very Important”.”

LSSASP Survey 1127 Principals 1288 Program Coordinators 65% Elementary 39% Urban 14 % Middle School 34% Suburban 11% K-8 27% Rural 7% High School 45% PI 11

Top Three Objectives

Number One Objective

Program Alignment Homework represents our primary connection to the core instructional day. Agree/Strongly Agree 79% of Principals 86% of Coordinators 14

Program Evaluation What criteria do you use to determine the success of your After School program? 15 Increased Homework Completion 74% of Principals 86% of Coordinators

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Ed Code c.1 An educational and literacy element in which tutoring or homework assistance is provided in one or more of the following areas: language arts, mathematics, history and social science, computer training, or science. 17 Applies to State & Federally funded after school programs:

Voices from the Field Garrett Shipes Program Coordinator Greenfield Union School District 18 “Homework & Tutoring “

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Voices from the Field 20 Justin Ahart Area Director Kern County B & G Clubs “Homework :Parent Involvement “

Voices from the Field 21 David Frankel, Principal Nicole Watanabe, Coordinator Rancho Cordova Elementary School Folsom-Cordova Unified School District “The Homework Board“

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Reference “If They’d Only Do Their Work,” Linda Darling-Hammond and Olivia Ifill-Lynch, Educational Leadership, “Schools that are organized as supportive learning communities with opportunities for collegial problem solving can better support their students in developing the practices and habits essential to doing school work.” - Linda Darling-Hammond and Olivia Ifill-Lynch

Voices from the Field 24 Daniel Mendez After School Director Bakersfield City School District “Changes in Homework Support “

Voices from the Field 25 Luke Hogue Principal, Kendrick Elementary School Greenfield Union School District “Clarifying the Role of Homework“

Voices from the Field Raven Aipa Program Director Hueneme School District 26 “Homework - the Biggest Challenge “

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An Exceptional Resource The Marshal Memo excerpts: February August selected articles from educational journals on the subject of “ homework” The Marshal Memo, by Kim Marshall,

Reference “A Case For and Against Homework,” Robert Marzano and Debra Pickering, Educational Leadership, March Suggest five guidelines for schools: Assign Purposeful homework Assign homework that is likely to be completed Involve parents in appropriate ways Don’t over-do it Follow-up with students

Reference “5 Hallmarks of Good Homework,” Cathy Vatterott, Educational Leadership, March Five hallmarks of good homework: 1. Purpose 2. Efficiency 3. Ownership 4. Competence 5. Aesthetic Appeal

31 Leadership for Student Success through After School Programs What steps have you taken to make homework “doable” in your after school program?

32 Leadership for Student Success through After School Programs 10 minutes share your journey… in the Chat Room

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Acknowledgements Voices from the Field – digital interviews Principals, Directors and Program Coordinators from across the state willing to share their personal insights and stories Thank YOU for your thoughtful stories and insightful comments 35

This webcast was made possible through funding provided by the County Superintendent's Educational Services Association (CCSESA) and the After School Programs Office at the California Department of Education. 36 Acknowledgements

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Ventura County and Sacramento County Offices of Education for their work on the LSSASP grant project Sacramento County Office of Education Internet and Media Services 38 Acknowledgements