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Learn about the After School for All Partnership (A.S.A.P.), program selection process, current status, achievements, funding sources, and future recommendations in St. Louis Public Schools.
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Saint Louis Public Schools2009-2010John H. Windom, Executive DirectorCommunity Education After School Programs St. Louis Public Schools
Purpose To provide an overview of: • the After School for All Partnership (A.S.A.P.) • the process used to select and assign program providers to elementary and middle schools • the status of After School programs St. Louis Public Schools
Background • The After School for All Partnership – the regional umbrella organization for After School programs. • The various funding streams • The desire for high quality programs in the elementary and middle schools • The program provider application, vetting and assignment process • The need to understand the impact on academic achievement St. Louis Public Schools
Current Situation • 53 programs in elementary and middle schools • Fourteen 21st Century funded (6 SLPS/ 8 partner operated) • 32 A.S.A.P. funded • 7 sites funded through other partners (YMCA, BJC, UrbanFUTURE) • Licensing • Typical Day • Total # of students as of October 1st – 2,903 • Total # of slots – 3,515 (recruitment continues) • Total percentage of slots filled 77% • 25 programs began first day of school • 28 programs began September 14th • After School Liaison Position • Pre-Post Tests • Curriculum Alignment • Transportation • Evaluation St. Louis Public Schools
21st Century Programs • 100% Federal funding • Multiple year grants • Annual evaluations St. Louis Public Schools
21st Century Evaluation Results2008-2009 school year 1st and 3rd Quarter Elementary School Reading and Math Grades 1st and 3rd Quarter Middle School Reading and Math Grades “there were highly significant improvements in both reading and math grades between 1st and 3rd quarter” Evaluator: MO Institute of Mental Health St. Louis Public Schools
Funding Source Program(s) Amount SLPS (Title 1) 50 After School Liaisons $513,862 Transportation District Supported Other Federal Six 21st Century sites 782,614 ARCHS 32 Partner sites 2,700,000 Total: $3,996,476 St. Louis Public Schools
Recommendations • Pursue development of After School programs in the high schools • Challenges • Increase number of slots Summary The After School Programs are operating with minimal concerns. St. Louis Public Schools