September 10, 2015 Citizen Schools: Engaging the Whole Child in their Education Presentation at SJSU

2 85% The number of Boston eighth graders not at grade level in English and Math in 1994 The Need

3 Opportunity Percentage of time middle-school students are out of school during the typical 5000 hour year when they are awake

4 Opportunity Teachers StudentsCitizens Numbers from Boston and Boston Public Schools in 1994.

5 How

6 Partnering with Schools : Acting as collaborators with teachers and parents Making community connections for the school Providing a second shift of educators who focus on inspiring and support student academic success

7 How HEAR DISCUSS DO SEE TEACH HEAR

8 The Mission Theory of Student Impact LONG-TERM OUTCOMES Achievement Graduation College & career readiness MID-TERM OUTCOMES Engagement Achievement Selection of a college- track high school CITIZEN SCHOOLS PROGRAM Apprenticeships Academic coaching SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES ACCESS to people and experiences SKILLS academic and 21st century BELIEF in the connection between hard work, education and future success SUCCESS in college & career

9 Citizen Schools: ELT Program Schedule Apprenticeships MONDAY Literacy & ELA (75 min) TUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY Apprenticeships Snack(15 min.) Snack and Circle (30 min.) College to Career/8GA Academic Support Block Academic Support Block * Academic Support Block Block Dismissal College to Career/8GA* Circle & Dismissal Dismissal *Extended Exploration 1/x month Citizen Schools Program Reserved for Citizen Schools Staff Development

10 Apprenticeship Learning

11  Hands-on, skill-building learning projects  Led by volunteers called Citizen Teachers who share their passion and expertise  Emphasize 21 st Century or New Basic Skills, like leadership, oral and written communication, scientific thinking skills, and technology  Culminate in young people producing something of value for the community Apprenticeship Learning Apprenticeships leverage more learning time, more caring adults, and rigorous learning to help low income students prepare for success in school, college and life

12 Focus on 21 st Century Skills Each apprenticeship determines two 21 st Century skills to focus on for student learning outcomes Academic Skills Advanced Literacy Data Analysis Technology Social Skills Leadership Teamwork Oral Communication

13 Support in School Success Develop strong homework and study skills and habits Build connections between families and schools Coach students about their goals in school and how to reach them Show them where their hard work can take them

14 The Mission Theory of Student Impact LONG-TERM OUTCOMES Achievement Graduation College & career readiness MID-TERM OUTCOMES Engagement Achievement Selection of a college- track high school CITIZEN SCHOOLS PROGRAM Apprenticeships Academic coaching SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES ACCESS to people and experiences SKILLS academic and 21st century BELIEF in the connection between hard work, education and future success SUCCESS in college & career

15 3 ways we seek to impact our students:  Informing Beliefs - belief in their own ability to succeed, that school and their community will help them get there, that they can overcome challenges, that it will be worth it.  Building Skills- study skills, writing, math, critical analysis, self-advocacy, teamwork, skills needed to succeed in and out of school.  Providing Access - opportunities to see new and exciting places, meet people that have done things they hope to do, do and try things they’ve never done before. Think back to a person or experience in your life that had this impact on you. Pause and Reflect

16 Who do you know that has something to teach? Contact info: Closing