Evaluator Observations

Evaluators’ Observations : Evaluators’ Observations University of Florida 21st CCLC Program Evaluators: David Gardner Dr. Kathy Sohar Mike Thaler Andrew Wall


Introduction : Introduction Purpose: To share some of the wonderful activities we have seen as we have traveled around the state


What are we looking for? : What are we looking for? Balance Variety Disguised Learning Hands-on Activities FUN!


Reading and Writing : Reading and Writing Collections of students’ work Games (e.g., Scrabble, Boggle) Book clubs Lyrics (e.g., Rap, Poetry, Haiku) Journals Imagery Karaoke Readers Theatre Reading Environmental Reading


Reading and Writing : Reading and Writing Student Newspapers/Newsletters


Reading and Writing : Reading and Writing Vocab Wall Slap (6 Volunteers)


Vocab Wall Slap : Vocab Wall Slap Question 1: What is one thing every program needs more of?


Vocab Wall Slap : Vocab Wall Slap Question 2: Which program do you think is the best in the state?


Vocab Wall Slap : Vocab Wall Slap Question 3: Who is most important to your program?


Math : Math Beach ball Bingo (+/- x) $ Charades Team Competitions Egg Cartons


Science and Technology : Science and Technology Gardening Robotics Mad Science Madscience.org Architecture Astronomy Airplanes Bridges Solar Energy


Science and Technology : Science and Technology www.edheads.org Virtual Scavenger Hunt Virtual Field Trip Computer Applications AV Production Classes Announcements/Commercials www.nationalgeographic.com


Character Education : Character Education Leadership for Challenging Students Guest Speakers E.g., local law enforcement Girl/Boy Scouts School and community service projects Mentors College field trips Goal-setting Meditation/Reflection/Centering Creeds Incentives


Recreation/Fitness : Recreation/Fitness Walking (Marathons, Pedometers) Fitness Videos Swimming Lessons Kayak/Canoe


Recreation/Fitness : Recreation/Fitness Team Sports Tennis (USTA) Golf Jump rope Rock climbing


Recreation/Fitness : Recreation/Fitness Dr. Stu Ryan http://cops.uwf.edu/copsweb/hles/after/


Recreation/Fitness : Recreation/Fitness On the Go A program to help increase physical activity within your community. http://walk.hhp.ufl.edu


Arts, Dance, Music : Arts, Dance, Music Dance Dance Revolution Chorus/Singing Band/Instrument Lessons Dance Step, Ballet… Scrapbooks Painting Sculpture


Arts, Dance, Music : Arts, Dance, Music


Parent Activities : Parent Activities Reading/Literacy Nights Group Exercise (e.g., Jazzercise) Performances/Talent Shows Sporting Events Movie/Game Nights Workshops/Trainings/Classes Computer, FCAT, ESOL, GED Donuts/Coffee/Bagels in the AM HW Time Pajama Night


Parent Recruitment/Communication : Parent Recruitment/Communication School orientations/Open House Parent contracts Face-to-face Suggestion Box/Dry erase at pickup Surveys Flyers Stickers Incentives (e.g., food, giveaways)


Student Recruitment : Student Recruitment Find out what they want Surveys Student advisory councils Credit recovery Extra credit Incentives Most importantly: make it fun!


Getting the Word Out : Getting the Word Out Bookmarks Van Bulletin Boards Marquees Newspapers TV Any free press School announcements Newsletters


Forum : Forum Time to Share


Any ideas? : Any ideas? Academics Enrichment Physical Fitness Character Education Parental Involvement