1. 21st Century Community Learning Centers Soaring beyond expectations!
Schuylkill ACHIEVE
Soaring beyond expectations!
STEMovation
Innovation Motivation Ovation
Mahanoy Area
Minersville Area
Pine Grove Area
Pottsville Area
Williams Valley
S.CIENCE
T.ECHNOLOGY
E.NGINEERING
M.ATH
The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit’s
21st Century Community Learning Centers Afterschool Program
Funding period: Fall 2014-September 30, 2017

2. Schuylkill ACHIEVE: 0ur vision, mission, and goal
SIU proposes the Schuylkill ACHIEVE Afterschool Program in order to satisfy the need to increase students’ opportunities for meaningful learning through innovative and PA Core Standards-aligned approaches.
Schuylkill ACHIEVE’s goal is to improve middle school students’ performance measures of classroom performance and school attendance by providing students with high-quality academic enrichment opportunities designed to promote attainment of state and local academic achievement standards in reading, math, and science.
Schuylkill ACHIEVE: 0ur vision, mission, and goal

3. Schuylkill ACHIEVE School District Partners Local Community Partners
Mahanoy Area Middle School (grades 5-8)
Minersville Area Elementary Center (grades 5-6)
Pine Grove Area Middle School (grades 5-8)
Pottsville’s D.H.H. Lengel Middle School (grades 5-8)
Williams Valley Elementary School (grades 5-6)
Penn State Schuylkill Campus
Walk-In-Art Center
Mud & Maker
Schuylkill YMCA
RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program)
Schuylkill Conservation District
The ReDCo Group
McCann School of Business
Schuylkill County Drug & Alcohol Prevention Program
Junior Achievement of Central PA
Schuylkill ACHIEVE

4. 270, 5th through 8th grade at risk students facing academic, social, behavioral, and/or familial problems
12 hours per week (Monday-Thursday)
36 weeks
In addition to 6 weeks of summer programming including 3 weeks of “Summer of STEM Explorers” hosted by Schuylkill Technology Centers (3 days/week)
Schuylkill ACHIEVE is a 42-week program per project year (October 1-September 30)
Program Schedule

5. Students & Staffing Total = 270 students 15:1 staff to student ratio
Target # of students to serve daily
Allocable # of daily staff
3+1 (+1 includes site coordinator)
Mahanoy MS
Minersville EL
Pine Grove MS
DHH Lengel MS
Williams Valley EL 80
Total = 270 students
15:1 staff to student ratio
Students & Staffing

6. Student ACHIEVEment/Enrichment Components
Services that advance student achievement/academic enrichment
Mathematics and science education activities;
Arts and music activities;
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities
Entrepreneurial programs (students cannot be paid to participate or receive monetary compensation such as paid internships);
Tutoring services, and mentoring programs; homework help
Limited English proficient (LEP) programs for parents and students;
Recreational/Physical activities (organized competitive sports such as PIAA, league fees, league participation, competitions, coaches salaries and all related costs are not permissible);
Nutrition education;
Telecommunications and technology;
Expanded library services;
Programs that promote parental involvement and family literacy;
Student attendance and behavior programs;
Drug and violence prevention programs;
Counseling programs;
Character education programs; and
Service learning programs.
Preview of student achievement and academic enrichment activities allowable through 21st CCLC funding.
Student ACHIEVEment/Enrichment Components

7. Student ACHIEVEment Components (included in our proposal)
Collins Writing Program Book & CD for each site (Professional Development Tool)
Growing the Next Generation of STEM Innovators Book for each site (Professional Development Tool)
Digital licensing for use of Discovery Education ( and DefinedSTEM (
Character COUNTS! (Character Education): Registered students receive a Character COUNTS! agenda
Compass Awards: Student retention awards system
First-in-Math: remedial, online math program
LittleBits: hands-on, STEM focused
Student ACHIEVEment Components (included in our proposal)

8. About Character COUNTS
About Character COUNTS!: Issues such as bullying, cheating, and academic achievement are addressed through the PA Core State Standards linked program, “CHARACTER COUNTS!.” The inclusion of CHARACTER COUNTS! makes character education both meaningful and effective by integrating state standards-aligned curriculum with the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Integrating weekly “people of character”, who have made a difference in the world through character-related contributions, CHARACTER COUNTS! infuses classroom discussion, goal recording, and journaling. How it works: Each registered students is provided with a Character COUNTS! agenda to use for the duration of a project year. How it supports Schuylkill ACHIEVE’s “Multi-Year Program Design and Performance” (Performance Measures): Participants in 21st Century will demonstrate additional positive educational, social, and behavioral changes.
Character COUNTS!

9. Character COUNTS! Agenda

10. About Compass Awards: In an effort to increase both school day attendance and Afterschool attendance/retention, Compass Awards is a patch based recognition program to highlight a student’s personal achievements in Schuylkill ACHIEVE. How it works: Activity patches are awarded based upon completion of a specific skill or project including STEM, service learning, goal fulfillment, and creative writing. How it supports Schuylkill ACHIEVE’s “Multi-Year Program Design and Performance” (Performance Measures): Students regularly participating in the program will show improvement in the performance measures of school attendance, classroom performance, and/or reduced disciplinary referrals.
Compass Awards
Site Coordinators must brainstorm and create student achievement benchmarks. This list should be compiled with the program year’s components in mind (including pre-determined Schuylkill ACHIEVE events) and distributed to students. Please provide your student achievement benchmarks to the Schuylkill ACHIEVE Program Coordinator. The Compass Awards unit allows for roughly 20 benchmark patches.

12. About First-In-Math: First-In-Math (FIM), an on-line, web-based program offering additional remediation to those students who are not proficient in math. FIM is aligned to PA Core Standards and its self-paced activities target mastery of skills and fluency, supporting differentiated instruction. FIM employs a sequential approach to learning and modules include positive feedback to boost confidence. Additionally, the program includes a family component. When a student logs on at home, parents can visualize what their child is learning by monitoring student benchmarks. FIM enables parents to actively participate in their child’s progress. How it works: All participants are provided a unique FIM User ID. User IDs can be printed on labels for easy distribution. FIM automatically generates an additional Family User ID! How it supports Schuylkill ACHIEVE’s “Multi-Year Program Design and Performance” (Performance Measures): Students regularly participating in the program will meet or exceed state and local academic achievement standards in reading and math.
First-In-Math

13. First-In-Math

14. About littleBits: LittleBits are electronic modules that enable students to design, create, and experiment with electronic hardware. Born out of the Maker Movement, the education initiative develops confidence, creativity, and interest in STEM through “making.” LittleBits are designed by educators to “simply make something that teaches something”. LittleBits curriculum design teaches across STEM disciplines and includes the necessary steps to maximize student engagement including: 1) demonstration, 2) brainstorming, 3) interactive design, 4) prototyping, and 5) sharing/discussion. How it works: Each site will receive a $500 credit to choose which sets work best for their student needs. View sets online at : * Schuylkill ACHIEVE Program Coordinator your selection and it will be ordered for you. How it supports Schuylkill ACHIEVE’s “Multi-Year Program Design and Performance” (Performance Measures): Participants in 21st Century will demonstrate additional positive educational, social, and behavioral changes.
littleBits

15. LittleBits http://vimeo.com/61650708

16. Student ACHIEVEment Components: Literacy
Mission: Possible
Offered to 110 TANF eligible youth, grades 5-8
Schools must generate a list of participants who are eligible. (Students who receive free or reduced lunch qualify.)
Supplemental funding through Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Board
October 2014 through June 2015
Interactive “missions” implemented by two Mission: Possible staff
Enhanced by expert guests, field trips, and student book selections
Student ACHIEVEment Components: Literacy

17. Student ACHIEVEment Components: STEM
STEMovation
Schuylkill ACHIEVE’s “identity” for STEM content
Daily STEM exploration
STEM partnership events
STEM tools
STEM field visits and visitors
Student ACHIEVEment Components: STEM

18. Summer Program (6 weeks)
Summer of STEM Explorers
Hosted by Schuylkill Technology Centers
3 week program in June
3 days /week, up to 12 hours/week
STC instructors
Schuylkill ACHIEVE instructors
Transportation provided in part by SIU
Based on “STEM Employment Outlook in PA” by PA Dept. of Labor and Industry
* Schedule and details subject to change!
Summer Program (6 weeks)

19. Schuylkill ACHIEVE Events & Partners
STEM Penn State Schuylkill
Art Around the Walk-In Art Center
C.S.I. (Career Search Schuylkill Technology Center
Credit (per site) with Mud & Maker
Credit (per site) with Schuylkill YMCA
Additional partnership opportunities:
Schuylkill County Conservation
Schuylkill County Drug & Alcohol
Energy Industry Partnership (The ReDCo Group’s Gary MacCready)
RSVP of Schuylkill County (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
Junior Achievement of Central PA
Schuylkill ACHIEVE Events & Partners

20. Additional Program Components
Parental involvement
Monthly, on-site family nights
Each site has been budgeted $400/project year for family nights
Invitation from the SIU for free adult education classes (GED readiness) and computer skill classes
Home access to First-In-Math
SIU representative at district “Open House” event(s) as requested by site
Parent representatives on Schuylkill ACHIEVE’s “Advisory Board”
“Schuylkill ACHIEVE Center” that is accessible to parents
Annual parent survey
Another recommendation would be a channel for regular parental input. Can a Schuylkill ACHIEVE suggestion box be housed in the school district office?
Additional Program Components

21. Additional Program Components
Advisory Board
Three Advisory Board Meetings per project year
Hosted by Schuylkill Intermediate Unit
Each site will establish a local advisory board who will be invited to attend the three annual Advisory Board Meetings.
Local Advisory Boards are composed of:
10-15 members including at least 2 parents, 2 students, teachers, school district administration, community agencies and the private sector
Each site coordinator will establish a local advisory board master list with contact names, phone numbers, addresses, and addresses by November 1st, Please send this list to the Schuylkill ACHIEVE Program Coordinator.
Create “Local Advisory Board Master List” Form.
Additional Program Components

22. Evaluation Components & Requirements
Regular site visits (completed by Schuylkill ACHIEVE Program Coordinator/External Evaluator)
Monthly site report sent to Schuylkill ACHIEVE Data Analyst (completed by individual Site Coordinator)
Monthly Fiscal Reporting & Expenditure Reports for PDE (completed by Director)
Quarterly Performance Report/End of Year Report for Center for Schools and Communities (completed by Data Analyst)
Annual Federal Report, known formerly as PPICS (completed by Site Coordinator/Data Analyst/External Evaluator)
Annual PDE Grantee Report for AIU3 and PDE (completed by Data Analyst)
Annual Local Level Evaluation Report for PDE(completed by External Evaluator and submitted to PDE)
Annual Equipment and Residual Supplies Forms for PDE(completed by Schuylkill ACHIEVE Program Coordinator/Data Analyst)
Written Emergency Readiness Plan (through collaboration with SIU and school district)
Schuylkill ACHIEVE Professional Development Plan (completed by Schuylkill ACHIEVE Coordinator, Analyst, and Director)
Evaluation Components & Requirements

23. Additional Program Evaluation Components
Evaluation Data Collected
State assessment data (PSSA)
Reading, math, and science report card grades (fall/spring)
Program operations, staffing, activities, and other information related to implementation (partially obtained through regular visits by Schuylkill ACHIEVE Program Coordinator & External Evaluator)
Program attendance
Student demographics (including Free/reduced lunch status and ESL populations)
Local reading and math assessments (derived from First-In-Math, etc.)
School attendance and discipline records
Fiscal/budget information
Annual teacher survey
Annual parent survey
Annual student survey
Event surveys
*** Use of AIU3’s student attendance and student workbook tracking documents
Refer to School District Letter of Agreement signed by district Superintendents. Schuylkill ACHIEVE staff (including SIU Data Analyst, Coordinator, and Evaluator) are granted access to data for evaluation/reporting purposes.
Additional Program Evaluation Components

24. Additional Program Components
Professional Development
Schuylkill ACHIEVE staff will develop a new professional development plan (with guidance from PDE)
Professional development will be applied directly on-site during Schuylkill Achieve
Professional trainings from external agencies will occur at least once per project year and be held at SIU
Invitation to annual Extra Learning Opportunities conference in Harrisburg, PA (spring) and other regional trainings
Additional Program Components

25. Lights On Afterschool Thursday, October 23
National Afterschool celebration
Showcases awareness and highlights appreciation for Afterschool
Possible family event/ “Schuylkill ACHIEVE Open House”
Find out more at : Afterschool Alliance: Lights On Afterschool!
Sample ideas, print-outs, invitations, student activities, Afterschool fact sheets, logos, and more.
Lights On Afterschool

27. REASONABLE ALLOCABLE ALLOWABLE
Budget

28. Snacks (including refreshments for staff meetings, etc
Snacks (including refreshments for staff meetings, etc.) cannot be purchased with 21st CCLC funds. Alternative funding sources and/or federal nutrition programs are to be utilized.
Technology purchases have NOT been included in our C7 grant application.
Schoolwide and school-related projects, programs, presentations, athletics and supplies used during the school day. If supplies are to be shared during the school day, items must be prorated.
Purchasing gift cards is strictly prohibited for any reason or purpose.
Entertainment, which includes tickets to shows, sport events, recreation, and student meals is unallowable.
Selling marketing products, paid for by 21st CCLC funds in order to fund raise, is unallowable. Alternative funds or donations can be used to purchase marketing products for fund raising purposes.
The only exception to use 21st CCLC funds for the purchase of food/snacks is during dedicated family events.
Who pays/paid for snacks when their program last operated?
Unallowable Expenses

29. Staff Wages & Staffing Practices
5 Site Coordinators (on each week)
18 Instructors (on each week)
Staffing practices: Weekly staffing of 18 instructors must be varied to ensure that students are exposed to staff who are equipped with expertise in core subject areas. Staff should rotate in order to alleviate “burn out” to ensure that students are receiving differentiated, high-quality programming for 36 weeks of on-site out-of-school time activities per project year.
Staff Wages & Staffing Practices

30. Site Budget Distribution