BAKER COUNTY COMMUNITY EDUCATION SUMMER ADVENTURE

Agency: Baker County

[B/AS 1001]

The Baker County Community Education Program sponsors a fun packed week of exciting adventure for students who are exiting fifth through eighth grades. Recreational activities such as bowling, basketball, croquet, fishing, horseshoes, putt-putt golf, softball, tennis, skating, swimming, and volleyball are incorporated in the adventure.

The hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily. Field trips are scheduled to such places as Bowling Lanes, Putt-Putt Golf, Skate-N-Space, Bethesda Park, Wild Waters. The field trips must be planned a minimum of six weeks prior to the activity.

An effort is made to solicit materials and supplies from local businesses and sports affiliated companies. The adventure is funded through fees collected from parents. Scholarships are awarded on an individual basis.

Agency: Clay County

[B/AS 1002]

The Clay County Board of County Commissioners and the Clay County School Board, after several years of discussion, decided to implement a Summer Recreation Program for students in grades K-12. In the spring of 1990, both agencies agreed to provide $15,000 each to fund this program. The task of developing the program fell to Community Education and the County Recreation Department. Thanks to the hard work of Ken Bryan, Program Specialist with the Recreation Department, everything fell into place. Ken also utilized grants to provide each participant with a "free lunch" daily. A registration fee of $2 was collected for the eight-week program. The School Board provided school facilities and the paid Program Specialist, along with the Administrative Coordination through the Community Education office.

Each school site selected a certified staff member to function as the paid Program Specialist. Other staff positions were to be filled with trained adult volunteers. The student/staff ratio was to be 20/1. Several schools functioned with great volunteer support and some did not. Some volunteers were not reliable.

Students were instructed in arts and crafts, clay, board games, physical activities, and athletic games. Each center utilized school buses for field trips to the zoo, museums, etc. Police and Fire Departments provided equipment and programs for the students.

This program served in excess of 1200 students in six locations and provided lunch. The community was very complimentary and pleased with the results. In the eyes of the taxpayers this was one of the best endeavors by the County Commission and School Board.

Agency: Palm Beach County Adult & Community Education

[B/AS 1003]

The District-Wide Community Education Special Project Fund was established in 1981. The Fund is commonly known as the Three Percent (3%) Fund because all cost recovery (fee supported) community education classes, child care programs and summer camp programs are required to contribute three percent (3) of the gross monies collected to this fund. FTE class fees do not go into the fund.

The purpose of the District-Wide Community Education Special Fund is to build a reserve to assist in establishing new community education programs and new programs at existing community schools. Funds may be used to assist new community schools in meeting initial expenses involved in implementing programs where funds to cover such expenses do not exist. Funds may also be allocated to assist in establishing school-age childcare programs and for other special projects that are educationally or socially beneficial to children or adults.

Priority for funding shall be given to proposals that:

1. Provide for matching or alternate funding sources.

2. Include a plan for continuation of the proposed program after the Special Project funds are exhausted.

The process works in the manner outlined below. A building principal starts the process by submitting a grant request to the Director of Adult and Community Education (see the attached grant application form). Applications are reviewed by the District-Wide Community Education Special Project Fund Committee and a decision is made on each application. It is helpful if the applicant attends the meeting in order to clarify questions for the committee. The application may be funded as proposed, rejected or funded a shorter period of time than originally proposed. If the grant application is recommended to be funded by the committee, that recommendation goes to the Associate Superintendent of Instruction. If the Associate Superintendent accepts the recommendation the project is funded.

Over the years this process has funded various projects, large and small. Examples are: the establishment of new building level community education programs by funding an assistant principal and secretary for one year, startup funds for new school-age child care programs, tutoring programs, alternative to suspension programs, open media centers to the public in the evening, free or reduced slots for youth at risk in school-age child care programs and assistance for evening campus safety.

Agency: Duval County

[B/AS 1004]

The Extended Day Program provides working parents with a viable alternative for their childcare needs. The program was designed to focus on enrichment strands. That remains the focus, but also meets childcare needs as well.

The beauty of the program is that it is on site, so there is no transportation to another location for care in the morning and afternoon and there is only one set of rules for the children to learn. This avoids confusion on the part of the children, particularly in relation to discipline policy. Additionally, the program enables the child to take advantage of a plethora of free and fee based activities that he/she may check out of Extended Day, i.e.: scouting, recreational classes, tutorial programs, play practice.

Extended Day staff frequently discuss the needs of the children with individual classroom teachers so that we may reinforce behavior modification used in the classroom setting. Sitting in on a parent conference to reinforce points being raised with parents about the child's progress or behavior is often done. We also do some limited planning, particularly with kindergarten, so that we do not duplicate certain enrichment activities and take away from the regular classroom teacher's activities. We are able to pass on messages for teachers to parents in the afternoon program and improve home-school relations via better communication.

Agency: Baker County

[B/AS 1005]

The goal of the Extended Day Enrichment Program is to provide a safe, enriching environment for Baker County Elementary School students. It is designed to enrich children educationally, physically, and socially. A variety of recreational, social, and academically oriented activities are a part of the daily enrichment schedule. The program meets the needs of parents by offering a safe, accessible, and affordable school-based program for those who work or attend school, or who simply desire an enriching experience for their child.

Extended Day Enrichment Programs are in operation at the following schools: Macclenny & Westside Elementaries and the Keller Intermediate (4th & 5th Grade) School. Each child must have a completed and signed registration form on file before participating in the program. Parents may enroll their children in one or both sessions. Enrollment fees are assessed to provide revenues necessary to hire supervisory staff and instructors. $8.00/week morning session only, each additional child $4.00/week. Both sessions $18.00/week, each additional child $12.00/week. A yearly registration fee of $10.00 per child must be paid at the time the child is registered.

It is the responsibility of the Extended Day Enrichment Program's staff to work with the Principal and other school personnel to ensure their support of the program. Careful attention must be given to establishing an ongoing relationship with all school staff.

Agency: Orange County Public Schools

[B/AS 1006]

The Extended Day Enrichment Program offers safe supervision for school age children before and after school and full days during the summer. Community Education operates Extended Day as a fee-supported program at 79 elementary school sites, serving 9,000 children daily.

Extended Day operates from 7 a.m. until school opens and after school until 6 p.m. at the elementary school sites. Full day programs serve children at year-round schools who are "off-track." Activities include homework, supervised free-play, organized games, music, art, science exploration, cooking, recreational reading, math enrichment, drama, and field trips. A seven-part curriculum has been developed by Orange County Public Schools for the program. Special enrichment classes such as ceramics, baton, foreign language, computers, and martial arts are offered.

Annual registration fee purchases accident insurance for the children. Most staff members are teacher aides or professional teachers; other qualified persons are hired to determine parental interest in implementing programs at the new sites. Periodic evaluation of the program is made with input from parents and staff.

Agency: Palm Beach County

[B/AS 1007]

The Glades School Age ChildCare (SACC) project provides a structured, reduced cost after school enrichment/school age childcare program for at-risk students in four Western Palm Beach County elementary schools. It includes recreational and academic enrichment activities in the areas of reading, math, and language through activities and programs that are fun. The project provides children who have traditionally had little exposure to enrichment programs, the opportunity to expand their knowledge base through new and unique experiences that will impact their success in the regular day program. The target clientele includes most of the approximately 3,400 students in the four schools; most are at-risk. In the four schools, approximately 91% of the students participate in the subsidized lunch program and 96.97% are minorities. The program was designed to serve 300 students; however, additional students can be served if needed. The program is open to all students who are enrolled at the participating schools. Although the regular fee is already reduced, each principal is authorized to further reduce or waive the fee based on each parent's ability to pay.

The project operates on regular school days, from school closing until 6:00 p.m. throughout the school year. A student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is maintained to ensure appropriate levels of supervision. When needed, staff can be added to help supervise exceptional education students who require additional supervision. Facilities utilized for the project include cafeterias, regular classrooms, gymnasiums, media centers, and playgrounds. Resources used for conducting student activities include paper, pencils, crayons, pens, poster board, books, games, VCRs, videotapes, sports equipment, and computers where available. Resources used for managing the program include ledger cards, sign out sheets, registration forms, applications for waiver of fee or reduced fee, and receipt books. A telephone is available at each site for emergencies.

The project is a partnership between Glades Central Community High School's Community Education Department and the four elementary schools. Each principal selects and supervises personnel, approves activities and enrichment content, approves reduced fees/waiver of fees, and is responsible for site management. Fiscal management and payroll reporting is the responsibility of the community education department which employs a part time facilitator whose duties include collecting fees, time sheets, and related paperwork from the elementary schools' activity leaders and ordering and distributing snacks.

The project is funded through user fees and a special grant from the Palm Beach County Schools' District Wide Community Education Fund. It is expected that 50% of the participants will improve their classroom performance as measured by comparing their June 1993 grades and conduct with their January and June 1994 grades and conduct.

Agency: Leon County

[B/AS 1008]

Leon County Schools Adult and Community Education Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP), through a Florida School-Aged Child Care Incentives Grant, has developed a comprehensive curriculum resource guide for school-age child care practitioners who wish to improve upon the day care experience for school age children.

The Guide is a 476-page notebook that highlights some of the most successful activities and programs of the Leon County Schools EDEP. The Guide features detailed overviews and activities for thirty-four, six-week classes in ten different subject areas as well as age-appropriate activities for kindergarten children. Descriptions and suggestions are given for the before and after school programs, activity days, homework help and summer camp. In addition, valuable information is presented on the topics of child management and exceptional children. The appendix provides information on sources for inexpensive materials and field trips.

The Leon County Schools EDEP offers before school, after school, and full day programming on teacher planning days and during the summer. The program is fee-supported and utilizes district school facilities and a satellite school at one state agency. Activities outlined require minimal resources. Space for dance classes, kitchens, or equipment for cooking is utilized at most sites. Cooperative agreements are developed annually with the site administrator. The Resource Guide was developed to support any individual working in school-age childcare; no specific number of staff is required.

Agency: Leon County

[B/AS 1009]

The Leon County School Board, recognizing the need for well supervised and varied educational enrichment programs for students, has endorsed in policy the concept of Extended Day Enrichment programs such as fee supported before school, after school, summer camp, and activity day programs. Programs are elective and may be established in schools where a strong interest is demonstrated and participation is sufficient to maintain high quality and varied activities.

Activities offered at each location are identified through a needs and interest survey of parents and children who enroll in the program. These offerings are dependent on availability of resources and staff. The activities offered are developed to complement the child's regular school experiences and progress. Activities may include drama, computers, dance, music, homework assistance, non-competitive sports, art, foreign language and science. Each location develops its own schedule of offerings based upon four or eight week activity sessions. A Curriculum Resource Guide to be implemented by January 1992 is presently being developed.

Many of the resources needed to support these programs can be found in the school. Cooperation between the school administration, staff, faculty and the site program specialist is essential to the success of each extended day enrichment program. The staff at each location may include undergraduate and graduate students, community members such as artists, teachers and senior citizens, as well as others. Program expenses including salaries, snacks and materials are paid through collection of fees from parents. A subsidy account has been established to provide subsidy for children from low-income families.

To ensure program success, programs are evaluated and monitored on a regular basis by parents, students, the school's principal and Adult and Community Education staff.

Agency: St. Lucie County

[B/AS 1010]

Lifetime of Learning targets 100 St. Lucie County adolescents ages 11-15 that are at risk of becoming involved in the juvenile delinquency system due to inactivity and lack of available programs. Lifetime of Learning provides quality educational, recreational, and social opportunities to youth through progressive, hands-on learning experiences designed to improve the conceptual growth of this age group. Statistics compounded by ChildCare Resource and Referral, Inc. in a 1992 survey reveal that the total student population for 5th through 8th grade in St. Lucie County is 5,500. Total capacity for age 11 at Port St. Lucie Rec. Center and YMCA of St. Lucie County numbers 150. Only 45 slots are available for ages 12-15 during the summer months--and these programs, limited in time and availability, are restrictive to the working parent.

Lifetime of Learning offers 25 to 32 different activity courses over nine (9) weeks during the summer months. Courses are chosen and organized by the program coordinator referring to survey results outlining the top 30 activities as ranked by area middle school students. All instructors are volunteers solicited from many segments of the community. Registration is on-site, on first come, first served basis. Class offerings are structured in four two-week sessions with the final week being daylong activities and field trips. Students choose one course from a list of three to six activities in the morning and another selection from a different list in the afternoon. The youth stay with these activities for the full two-week session. For instance, one child may take the 35mm Photography/ Gourmet Cooking offering from 9AM to noon, and Florida Fisherman from noon to 3:30PM--while another child may have Introduction to Theatre in the AM block and CPR First Aid/Watercolor Painting in the PM block. Class scheduling is flexible and based on availability, cost effectiveness, and volunteer interest.

The pilot of Lifetime of Learning was held at Indian River Community College Community Center, while a school site is being looked at for next year. An adequate site is very important to program success. Other resources needed such as classroom materials varied with the class offerings. The volunteer based approach of Lifetime of Learning coupled with its attempt to provide activities chosen by the youth involved is certainly a progressive, and unique implementation of a summer program.

Agency: Sarasota County

[B/AS 1011]

The target clientele for this program is not limited to any one particular group. The design is to provide a vehicle for any person in the community to learn about the surrounding environment. The goal is to create awareness about the ecological implications created by the development of ecologically sensitive areas. Once the correlation is established it is hoped that a more prudent policy will be developed or a least that the public will become more emphatic with the bay environment.

The program is conducted on a two-fold basis. The original format includes the Adult Education courses on the subject, which are included with the regular class offerings. The offshoot programs include paid excursions on the boat for groups and organizations that pay on a per-use basis. Another recent focus is to offer summer camps for middle school-aged students, utilizing the boat in a comprehensive manner for weeklong seminars.

A departmentally sanctioned coordinator, who acts as a booking agent, handles scheduling. The main resource is the boat, which can be constructed through a cooperative arrangement with the community and other agencies. A sponsoring high school is of great value, as the biology staff usually serves as the qualified teachers.

Agency: Dade County 1993-94

[B/AS 1012]

One of the main focuses of the Middle School Enrichment Program is to provide a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance the students' knowledge of themselves, coupled with an attempt at building their self-esteem and academic excellence.

The operation of the program includes assessing and evaluating needs of the target clientele. This assessment allows staff to assemble support and resources from various public and private sectors. Curriculum development is piloted in order to assess its effectiveness on the target personnel. All of this research is shared with members of the community who participate and support this program.

One of the key elements of making this program successful is to solicit support and enthusiasm from the private sector. We encourage them to serve as mentors, tutors and in some cases, we seek corporate sponsorship of events. This program can only be effective if business and education form a strong partnership and commitment to the program.

Agency: Duval County 1992-93

[B/AS 1013]

Loretto Elementary School felt the need to be of more service to its employees by offering a pre-school enrichment program for their children to attend. Due to the record numbers of employees that had children of pre-school age, we felt that this program would offer a strengthened family structure thereby eliminating a number of employee problems. We found that employees bonded more with this school; did not feel the need to call and check on their child as often; were willing to work longer hours; and had better attendance. The overall feeling was that their employer went out of their way to make their lives easier therefore they exhibited more loyalty to their jobs. Others in the county wanted to be transferred to Loretto.

The Owl's Nest operates Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. when the teachers are employed during the school year. The program provides the child with a safe, learning environment where his/her social, motor, mental and emotional well being is promoted. Children are encouraged to follow the school rules such as forming a line, raising hands for questions, etc. which prepares them for kindergarten.

The school day begins with a circle time, weather bulletin board time, pledge of allegiance, etc. The room was divided into centers:

1) home and family life center

2) motor skills center

3) kitchen center

4) books and puzzle center

5) computer center

6) quiet games center

7) creative learning center.

Their activities during the day included: outside playground recreation, simple cooking classes, lunch/nap time, arts and crafts, music and special events.

Before beginning the program, we establish our facility to obtain a day care license from HRS. Requirements included space, safety, bathrooms, sinks, playground, cafeteria, clinic, fire and health department codes.

We hired two teachers with fees collected weekly for program. Equipment was purchased or borrowed using the yearly registration fee of $50 per child. Teachers turn in lesson plans weekly along with supply needs to Assistant Principal for Community Education who oversees this program.

This program requires no funding or grants, for it is self-supporting. All that is needed is an empty classroom. The parents participating generate all money.

Agency: Hernando County

[B/AS 1014]

The disabled community has very little available to them as far as recreational and socialization activities are concerned. Perfect Harmony meets the needs of our disabled population by providing after school and weekend programs geared towards improving the physical capabilities, mental attitude, and social development of the students. One instructor is provided for each class with several "buddies", or volunteers, which provide essential assistance in setting up equipment and participating in the activities provided.

The program originally targeted only the retarded population of the community. Today we offer assistance programs that address the needs of multiple sclerosis patients, Parkinson's patients, and those with arthritis. In addition, a totally fee-supported Jr. Perfect Harmony program is provided for children under the age of 16. Grants and other means of assistance are applied for by the program coordinator and the adult and community education coordinators in order to offset the amount of fees needed by the individual enrolling in the program. Adults are enrolled into the program as non-credit physical education students and are funded partially through lifelong learning.

Many local organizations contribute in providing the Perfect Harmony program. The YMCA of Hernando County makes their facility available in providing floor and water exercises to the multiple sclerosis patients. United Way, Daystar of Hernando County, the Hernando County Education Foundation, and many more agencies have contributed funds or services enabling us to provide the Perfect Harmony program. Community businesses and organizations have been very supportive in providing this essential program.

Agency: Palm Beach County

[B/AS 1015]

The Department of Federal Programs and the Department of Adult and Community Education of the School Board of Palm Beach County are working together with the new Pre-K Early Intervention Program to provide the parents of these Pre-K students with a parent education program.

The curriculum being used for this four week session is The Bowdoin Method Parent Education Program. During these four sessions which meet for one hour each week, the parents will be provided with information on working with their chlldren in such areas as vocabulary development, building positive feelings, learning experiences and development of visual and auditory abilities.

Classes are held before school hours or after school hours. School aides are provided to be with the children in the Pre-K classroom while the Pre-K teacher is the instructor for the parents in another classroom. The instructor is paid through Lifelong Learning funds through the Department of Adult and Community Education and the aides are paid through the Department of Federal Programs.

Agency: Sarasota County

[B/AS 1016]

The "Target Clientele" for Safety City is Pre-School and Kindergarten aged children. It is a mobile facility designed to produce a safe environment for children when they go off to school. The focus is on fire, traffic, and water safety, and hands-on participatory involvement is the primary method. The need for such a program is the fact that children are most at risk physically when they go off to school for the first time.

This program is non-curricular and is presented on a request basis by the age-group chairperson at each school. The program is set up and coordinated by Adult and Community Education, staffed by volunteers, (parents and organizations), and police and fire department professionals. The primary resource is the facility, itself, and the coordinating person.

Cooperative arrangements with law enforcement agencies and fire departments are also desirable. The mobile facility is taken to individual schools, set up, and the program is capable of handling up to 70 children at a time comfortably. The children are divided equally into two groups with one learning about fire and water safety, while the other learns about traffic and bicycle safety. The traffic portion is taught through the children's participation as pedestrians and motorists on Big Wheel cycles. The whole program revolves around one four-way intersection complete with lights. Cooperative arrangements are needed with businesses and service clubs to sponsor the construction and pay for learning materials. Transportation departments are also useful for getting traffic materials and a surplus bus from the School System in question makes a good home for the project. A.V.F.W. or other cooperative service organizations can also serve as volunteers, but PTA or other parent groups can also serve to help man the project. Police and Fire Departments must also cooperate to make the project effective.

Agency: Dade County

[B/AS 1017]

Description: Dade County Public Schools offers a school-based approach to childcare. Each program is designed to reflect the individual school age childcare needs of the community in which it located. However, all programs provide planned activities which include snack time, homework, and various recreational and social activities. Many programs offer scouting; 4-H Club, tutorial programs, music, ceramics, drama, and other classes designed to provide participants with a variety of educational experiences.

School age childcare programs have several goals:

1. To provide a safe, familiar, and supervised setting for elementary school children after their regular school day.

2. To help participating children develop self-confidence, resourcefulness, and the ability to get along with others, as well as build physical skills.

3. To help provide a daily sense of continuity for participants.

Data: The Dade County Public Schools Division of Community Education coordinates 79 before-school care and 181 after-school care programs as part of the Community School Program and in cooperation with the Young Men's Christian Association, Young Women's Christian Association, and Family Christian Association of America. Approximately 2,100 students are enrolled in before-school care and 15,600 students in after-school care. Accomplishments: While other school districts are studying the feasibility of implementing before and after-school care programs for their students, Dade County Public Schools has developed and is implementing one of the leading programs in the nation. The Dade school system's approach to providing school age childcare has become a model for the state and other parts of the nation. In 1988, the Florida Community Education Foundation presented an 'award of excellence' to Dade County Public Schools for its exemplary school age childcare program.

Programs Offered: Programs are conveniently located in elementary schools throughout the Greater Miami area. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, one hour before school and following school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Sites are fully licensed by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRD). Parents can work knowing their children are in supervised, quality before/after school care. Many of the centers provide special day care services during school holidays.

Agency: Palm Beach Community College

[B/AS 1018]

The Department of Adult and Community Education in conjunction with Palm Beach Community College is sponsoring a program for training and certifying school-age childcare personnel. The purpose of this program is to increase the professional competencies in the growing area of before-and after-school care. S.A.C.C. Instructor (Level I) is targeted for employees and students who wish to work in a public or private extended day care program. Minority single parent homemakers who are attempting to combine child rearing with increasing their employability skills find this program greatly beneficial. S.A.C.C. Observer (Level II) will prepare the program director and/or activity leader to supervise and guide their S.A.C. C. personnel. The certificate program at PBCC consists of a six-week module combining classroom instruction plus on-the-job supervision and observation during the Level I phase. The S.A.C.C. certificate given here grants vocational credit and the cost is $54.90 for Florida residents. The S.A.C.C. Observer course (Level II) is given in a one-time, three hour Saturday morning block. Cost is $5 for a Florida resident. Both levels are offered twice a year at the Central Campus. Palm Beach Community College serves as the S.A.C.C. program record keeping, information, and resource center.

Agency: Palm Beach County

[B/AS 1019]

Current research indicates that 72 percent of mothers with school-age children are in the out-of-home workforce (Trotter, 1987). The plight of school-age children who have no adult care or supervision during non-school hours of the day is of national concern. Not only is there a positive correlation between self care (Latch Key) and juvenile delinquency (Gabarino, 1981), over 50 percent of American teachers believe that the most critical factor undermining school performance is children being left alone after school (Zigler and Ennis, 1988).

School-age child care in Palm Beach County is a formally designed and organized program providing supervision and care for children during those days and hours when school is not in session. Cost recovery S.A.C.C. programs are available based upon need before school, after school, on planning days, during academic summer school, and during school vacation periods. The majority of the 7200 children enrolled in S.A.C.C. in Palm Beach County are in the after-school program. In the after-school program, the parent has the option of signing up his/her child for the full S.A.C.C. program (e.g., 2:00-6:00 p.m.) or one-half of the program (e.g., 2:00-4:00 p.m.) five days per week. The S.A.C.C. fee structure is based upon an hourly rate; however, children must be enrolled the entire week for the prescribed hours at their schools.

The daily activities for S.A.C.C. programs will include, but not be limited to, the following activities. These represent minimum requirements.

1. Homework completion time of at least one-half hour is provided in a location that is quiet and conducive for task completion with assistance from on-site staff or volunteers.

2. A snack time of at least 15 minutes.

3. At least one-half hour of supervised quiet time, which allows for educational games, story-time, district approved films, or relaxation.

4. Outdoor activities are supervised, organized, and sequential in nature including team games, locomotor skills exercises, or playground time.

Incorporated on a weekly basis into the four general categories above, there is a plan for activities that contain arts and crafts instruction or timely individual or group projects. Music appreciation or sing-along sessions or music activities using movement or action songs. Gymnastics, bowling, karate, computer games and other activities may be incorporated into the program.

Public school facilities meet the general standards for housing children as outlined in Laws of Florida, Chapter 59-1698, and as amended by Chapter 77-620. For the purpose of S.A.C.C., facility space allocated to the program should provide a minimum per child of thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space for indoor activity, exclusive of halls, baths, kitchens, and storage. Drinking water, a telephone, and restroom facilities must be available. The site principal designates the space to be used for the S.A.C.C. Program. Cafeterias, gyms, media centers, multipurpose classrooms or standard classrooms can be utilized for indoor activities. Playground activities should be restricted to the fenced-in play area.

Determination of need must exist before a supervised program is initiated. Forty students are necessary for an after-school program. The principal identifies the need for school-based programs with the cooperation of the School Advisory Committee, Parent Teacher Association or Parent Teacher Organization representatives. If a principal determines that a need exists as a result of having surveyed the parents within the school community, he/she contacts the assistant principal for community education who is in the school's service area or the Department of Adult and Community Education to assist with program implementation.

All sixty-one (61) programs are surveyed 1-2 times per year of compliance with district guidelines.

The most vital component of the Palm Beach County S.A.C.C. program is the advisory committee. The committee is composed of elementary principals, assistant principals for community education and Department of Adult and Community Education staff. Concerns are channeled from program sites to the committee.

Agency: Duval County 1992-93 (Exemplary)

[B/AS 1020]

The S.O.A.R. program is designed to meet the needs of the middle school student (grades 6, 7, & 8). The main objective of S.O.A.R. is to provide a unique enrichment experience for preteens and teens in their home school environment during before and after school hours. The program's purpose is to furnish working parents with a safe and positive atmosphere for their adolescent youngsters at a reasonable coat.

Students enrolled in S.O.A.R. may come to school as early as 7:30 a.m. and share in enrichment activities until school begins at 9:00. The afternoon program begins when school is dismissed at 4:00 and ends at 6:00 p.m. Students may participate in either one or both sessions. Morning activities include cooking breakfast, arts and crafts, board game and library activities. Afternoon participants enjoy computer enrichment, weekly tennis lessons, outdoor sports, movie making in the production studio, homework assistance, popcorn and movies as well as additional entertaining activities. Transportation is the responsibility of the parents.

The sole source of funding is the weekly fee assessed to each participating student. The S.O.A.R. payment is $10 per session per week or $20 per week for both morning and afternoon participation. The facility in which the program is housed furnishes the space and indirect costs such as electricity, water, etc. The school district also funds the assistant principal position so that this is not an additional salary cost incurred by S.O.A.R. The program operates with one morning and one afternoon instructor for every twenty-five students. Resource instructors are added as revenue increases. The S.O.A.R. program is the outgrowth of parents' response to a school-wide needs assessment survey dealing with concern for the middle school student's welfare and safety before and after school. Due to the success of the pilot program at Landmark four additional middle school programs within Duval county have been organized.

Agency: Dade County

[B/AS 1021]

Sylvania Heights Elementary is a Community School co-sponsored by the City of West Miami, although its sponsorship is no longer required, the City has continued to support the Community School.

A community school is an attempt on the part of the school and the community to provide a total educational, cultural and leisure activity program for people of all ages, in a community area. As a strong community school, civic clubs, organizations, and a variety of agencies as well as local businesses have become involved in our school. Of great significance, are our ties and exceptional relationship with the officials of the City of West Miami. Mayor Reboredo is the Chairman of our community school Citizen's Advisory Council and Vice Mayor Sosa is a member of the Council.

At Sylvania Heights Elementary Community School, we offer a Before School Care (6:45-8:15 a.m. Monday-Friday) and an After School Care (2:00-6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.) We provide childcare services from 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on teacher planning days and during school recess periods. Since we are one of the few elementary schools in the area that provides this service, we accept students from other schools for the full-day program. We also offer an After School Care Program at Coral Terrace Elementary School.

A variety of community education classes are offered such a Ballet, Judo, Etiquette, Modeling etc. for children. One Arts and Crafts class and five E.S.O.L. classes are offered through cooperation with Miami Coral Park Adult Center. Two Needlecraft classes are offered free of charge at the West Miami Senior Citizen's Center by the community school.

Most of our operating expenses are generated through fees collected, as the Before School Care and the After School Care are fee based.

Agency: Dade County

[B/AS 1022]

#A Middle School Youth at Risk Project

Targeted clientele are the state-funded Student at Risk program at Horace Mann Middle Community School which serves 86 youths at risk.

The overall program objectives were:

(1) To increase students' reading comprehension by 12%

(2) To increase students' math computation skills

(3) To increase students' positive attitudes and self-esteem

(4) To increase students' understanding, concepts and reading skills in science.

The program began on October 1, 1990, and terminated May 19, 1991. Activities included tutoring in math computation skills three afternoons per month, tutoring in reading comprehension for 26 weeks from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. once per week using outstanding juniors and seniors from our feeder pattern high school, and behavioral modification enrichment activities one afternoon per month. Also included were trips to Miami Heat Basketball games, free bowling trips, and a holiday breakfast with an African Cultural Heritage program. One special goal was selected to motivate the students--a trip to Cape Kennedy and St. Augustine for all students who maintained good attendance in school and the tutoring programs. Resources needed were a room after school, twice a week for an hour each session. Once a week use of the library for two hours for the high school tutors was needed. Materials were used from the day school. (Access to a bus or minivan is helpful.) Existing staff was used. Extra time was budgeted with dollar rewards. Funding was $5,000 in Community Support Funds for Dade Schools, the Dade Coalition for Community Education gave $600, and $400 was collected from the children. The program's success can be measured by improving attendance to well over 90%, test scores in math and reading showed substantial improvement, and improvement in the children's attitudes and self-esteem.

#B Middle School Youth After School Enrichment Project

The targeted clientele are 1500 Horace Mann Community School students.

The overall program objectives were:

(1) To provide a program every seven weeks for all 5th-8th graders in the Horace Mann School zone to learn new educational skills, games, and activities

(2) To take care of children in a positive way between the end of the school day and the time when parents get home from work Students are in class one hour from 4:00 to 5:00.

Teachers are paid from $12 to $18 an hour depending upon their degree level. Most teachers are from the day program and recruit students. Materials used are computers, extra school supplies, use of classrooms after hours, and a lot of enthusiasm. The program is supported by a $3 student fee (55%), Community School Support Funds (25%), Dade County 4-H (materials), Metro-Dade Justice Assistance (Transportation/food), Latchkey Service for Children, Inc. (materials), and Miami Shores Mayor's Task Force (20%). Many incentives have been used to promote enrollment, including T-shirts, pizza parties, dances, and free bicycles (donated by Police Force). Per week 175 students are serviced from 1 to 4 days per week with a least 20% of enrollment from other public and private schools in the area. It is a true community program.

#C Middle School Youth at Risk Miami Shores Community Center Painting Project

The targeted clientele was directed to 30 students of last year's student At Risk Program that are now 9th graders.

The overall program objectives were:

(1) Providing a follow-up to last year's Student At Risk program, reinforcing self-esteem, job skills and social skills

(2) Bringing the predominantly white Miami Shores Community and the predominantly black Horace Mann Middle School closer together by helping Miami Shores paint their community center for a 75% saving of almost $4,500

(3) The 30 kids could actually work 12 hours, take pride in completing a difficult task that required teamwork, and take home a bicycle to show for their efforts.

Two painting classes were given to students prior to painting by Michaels Complete Home Painting. The Mayor's Task Force purchased all supplies. One staff member supervised the children. The professional painters guided the project step-by-step assisted by community volunteers. It took three Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to complete the project. Two 15-member student crews split up the work. The bicycles were donated by the police department and presented in a special ceremony on the last Saturday, with a special cake for the kids and plaques and awards for the adults. This experience has laid a solid foundation for the ongoing relationship we now have between the school and the community.

Agency: Flagler County School Board

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Flagler County School Board's Extended Day program has been very successful! It is now at three locations with the opening of our third elementary school. Children who otherwise would be "latch-key kids" are cared for in a school environment with learning activities, outside play and special areas (computers, library, etc.) provided for them each day. Having an extended day program helps working parents and single parents feel secure in knowing that their children are well taken care of.

Hours of operation include before school, 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and after school 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A start up grant was awarded to begin the program and it is fee supported now. Site Managers and Activity Leaders are hired to meet the required HRS ratios. All three sites are now HRS licensed.