PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK Grace Place is a nonprofit educational touchstone for Golden Gate, a community of high need in Collier County Florida. Problems that contribute to low academic achievement, such as high poverty levels, language barriers, parental illiteracy and/or low education levels, poor living conditions and under-performing schools, beset the community and its children. Grace Place provides programs designed to bridge the academic achievement gap seen between families in middle- and upper-income households, and families with household incomes that fall beneath these economic lines. Grace Place empowers the children and families of Golden Gate to change the course of their future through education. Grace Place seeks 21st CCLC funding to implement Academy of Leaders, a no-cost academic enrichment and educational development after school program for families that currently do have access to affordable after school programming. For two years, Grace Place leadership worked with stakeholders from all parts of the community (students, parents/ guardians, community partners, churches, organizations, and school and district staff) to develop and complete a needs assessment. The results of the assessment drive the short and long-range plans for the proposed 21st CCLC program, and led to the development of four program goals: Improve academic achievement in reading/literacy, math, and STEM. Improve social and behavioral skills and promote positive youth development and personal growth through health, wellness and enrichment activities, including physical activities, the arts, and character development. Improve English language and literacy, and parent competencies Integrate families of participating students into the regular day school environment. These goals will be supported by proven research-based activities, such as Project-Based Learning curriculums, reading/math labs, captivating and engaging enrichment activities, adult English language and literacy (ELL) classes, and monthly parenting classes. The program will
e. Remedial tutoring e. As needed as identified by Tutoring Teacher 80% of students* will improve their academic performance in math. 2) Standards Based Progress Reports 3) Pre- and STEM 80% of students* will demonstrate increased knowledge of and interest in science, technology, and engineering. 1) Completion of projects in STEM PBL’s 2) Pre- and Health and Physical Activity 80% of students* will increase their understanding and application of fitness and wellness activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. 1) Pre- and 2) Distance in running club a. Physical activities b. Wellness programs (Second Step, Botvin) c. Let’s GO! 95210 d. Leader in Me (7 Habits) a. Daily b. 9-week session c. 2x/week d. Daily Behavior 80% of students* will increase their teamwork, initiative, and leadership. 1) SAYOS (Survey of After-school Youth Outcomes) pre/post 2) Discipline referrals 3) Teacher/staff surveys Family Services 35 adult family members will enroll in ELL classes (participation). 1) Attendance 2) CASAS Pre- and post-tests 3) Parent survey a. Adult ELL Classes b. Rosetta Stone Lab c. Parent Academy d. Program involvement a. Weekly. b. Offered daily. c. Monthly. d. Offered daily and open house/conference Family Services 80% of enrolled adult family members will increase their English speaking and reading skills (performance). Family Services 35 adult family members will attend Parent Academy monthly (participation). Family Services 80% of participants in Parent Academy will show improved parent competencies (performance). * regularly participating (attending 30 or more days)
Program Objective Performance Measure Data Source Timeline Benchmark Staff Improve Reading, Literacy skills School Grades STOPWatch Quarterly ½ change Project Director FSA Assessments STOPWatch Quarterly Dev score Increase Project Director Pre-post Tests Local assessments Sept, Jan, May > 25% Improvement Site Coordinator Improve Math skills School Grades STOPWatch Quarterly ½ change Project Director FSA Assessments STOPWatch Quarterly Dev Increase Project Director Pre-post Tests Local assessments Sept, Jan, May > 25% Improvement Site Coordinator Increased knowledge & interest in STEM School Grades STOPWatch Quarterly ½ letter-grade change Project Director PBL project completion Teacher Report Ongoing PBL participation Site Coordinator Pre-post Tests Local assessments Sept, Jan, May > 25% Improvement Site Coordinator Increase fitness and wellness Running Club Performance Teacher Report Sept, Jan, May Improve distance Site Coordinator Pre-post Tests Local assessments Sept, Jan, May > 25% Improvement Site Coordinator Increase self-confidence, teamwork, initiative, and leadership SAYOS SAYOS survey Sept, Jan, May Site Coordinator Discipline referrals STOPWatch Sept, Jan, May Decrease number Project Director surveys Participation in adult education ELL classes Class attendance Attendance logs Sept, Jan, May Adult family member attendance at class Site Coordinator Increase adult family member English speaking and reading skills Pre-post Tests Rosetta Stone Sept, Jan, May Rosetta Stone pre-test Site Coordinator Attendance at Parent Academy Attendance Parent sign in logs Sept, Jan, May family member attendance at event Site Coordinator Improve parent competencies Pre-post David Lawrence Center assessments Ongoing Improvement on assessment Site Coordinator