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Section: Narratives - Needs Assessment Introduction

The findings of a recent study showed that there is a significant benefit to students who participate in out-of-school-time (OST) programs. In fact, the Return on Investment of Afterschool Programs in Pennsylvania study determined that for every dollar invested in after- school programming for students there was a return of $6.69 in potential benefits to students, including reduced rates for drop-outs, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, crime and delinquency (Link to PSAYDN.org).

In accordance with the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act and Pennsylvania Act 24 of 2021 (Act 24), the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) will award approximately $50,000,000 or one percent (1%) of Pennsylvania’s ARP Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief (ESSER) State Reserve funds to support school districts, charter schools and cyber charter schools (collectively, LEAs) in the development and implementation of comprehensive after-school programs to address learning loss in response to the academic, social, emotional and mental health needs of students and subgroups of students impacted by COVID-19 public health emergency that supplement school programs and activities.

Act 24 requires that, when available, existing personnel shall be utilized by school districts, charter schools and cyber charter schools to staff programs and activities established with these grant funds.

Within 90 days of receipt of these allocations, school districts, charter schools and cyber charter schools must submit a three- part plan to PDE, that outlines the proposed use of the grant money, itemized by program and activity. This plan is part of a consolidated application that includes after-school programming, summer programming, and a comprehensive plan to address learning loss. The plan shall include:

1) A description of each program and activity

2) A narrative outlining the expected benefit of each program and activity

3) A budget for each program and activity detailing personnel and operating costs

PDE has developed the Accelerated Learning Toolkit, a significant cadre of resources and trainings, to support LEAs in the development of their plans. The Accelerated Learning Toolkit can be found Link to Accelerated Learning Toolkit.

Needs Assessment: In this section, LEAs are asked to describe the impact of the pandemic on their students, examine disproportionate impacts on specific student groups, and highlight the LEA’s promising practices in supporting students’ needs since March 2020.

Indicators of Impact

1. Describe how the LEA identified students for inclusion in after-school programming. Include a brief description of the indicators used in the decision-making process.

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We will conduct a needs assessment at each level and school to identify students in need of mental services after school, which will include individual and group therapy. Indicators will include behavioral referrals, grades, attendance, mental health therapist caseloads, parent requests, and Student Assistance Team referrals.

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Project #: FA-225-21-0213 Agency: Keystone Oaks SD AUN: 103025002
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Section: Narratives - After-school Program

After-school Program Questions: In this section, LEAs are asked to describe the activities they have designed to provide after- school programming for their students.

2. Identify the target student-group for the summer school program. Will the focus be on academic growth, social and emotional wellness, or some other factor to support student growth? For each group, provide specific strategies that were used or will be used to identify and measure impacts.

Student Group

Area of Focus

Number of Students Served
	Provide specific strategies that were used or will be used to identify and measure impacts

Children from Low-Income Families

Emotional Wellness

25
	
Pre and post survey, progress on goals, and progress on attendance and academics

Children with Disabilities

Emotional Wellness

25
	
Pre and post survey, progress on goals, and progress on attendance and academics

English Learners

Emotional Wellness

25
	
Pre and post survey, progress on goals, and progress on attendance and academics

Major Racial and Ethnic Groups

Emotional Wellness

25
	
Pre and post survey, progress on goals, and progress on attendance and academics

3. Describe the evidence-based resources that will be used to support student growth during the after- school program.

Evidence based curriculum for coping skills and emotional regulation strategies, various therapeutic materials based on student need

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4. Describe the staff that will provide the after- school program (i.e., Internal staff or outside resources).

Number of Staff Members
	Internal/Outside Provider
	Role

10
	
Internal
	
School Counselors and Mental Health Therapists

a. The LEA assures it understands it is responsible to offer the work to its internal employees prior to engaging outside entities.

b. The LEA assures it understands it is responsible to ensure that all after-school program staff hold the appropriate certifications for the program that is being delivered.

5. How will the LEA assess the success of the after-school program? Please identify the tool, frequency of use, and expected results.

Tool Used to Evaluate Success
	
Frequency of Use
	
Expected Results

Assessment Rating Scales

Weekly or monthly
	
Increase in coping skills and regulation will result in school success.

6. How will the LEA engage families in the after-school program?

Families will be engaged through the needs assessment, information session, and parent information sessions

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Project #: FA-225-21-0213 Agency: Keystone Oaks SD AUN: 103025002
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Section: Budget - Instruction Expenditures Instruction Expenditures

Budget

$36,822.00 Allocation

$36,822.00

Budget Over(Under) Allocation $0.00

Budget Overview

Function
	Object
	Amount
	Description

1000 - Instruction

100 - Salaries

$31,822.00
	
Stipens for mental health therapists and school counselors to provide after school programming

$31,822.00

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Section: Budget - Support and Non-Instructional Expenditures Support and Non-Instructional Expenditures

Budget

$36,822.00 Allocation

$36,822.00

Budget Over(Under) Allocation $0.00

Budget Overview

Function
	Object
	Amount
	Description

2100 - SUPPORT SERVICES – STUDENTS

600 - Supplies

$5,000.00
	
Coping skills and emotional regulation curricula; materials for therapy based on student need

$5,000.00

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Section: Budget - Budget Summary BUDGET SUMMARY

	

100
Salaries

200
Benefits
	300
Purchased
Professional
and
Technical
Services

400
Purchased
Property
Services

500 Other
Purchased
Services
	600
Supplies
800
Dues
and
Fees

700
Property

Totals
	
1000 Instruction
	$31,822.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$31,822.00
	
1100 REGULAR
PROGRAMS –
ELEMENTARY /
SECONDARY

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00
	
1200 SPECIAL
PROGRAMS –
ELEMENTARY /
SECONDARY

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00
	
1300 CAREER
AND TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
1400 Other
Instructional
Programs –
Elementary /
Secondary

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00
	
1600 * ADULT
EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
1700 Higher
Education
Programs
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
1800 Pre-K
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	
2000 SUPPORT
SERVICES
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
2100 SUPPORT
SERVICES –
STUDENTS
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$5,000.00
	
$0.00
	
$5,000.00
	
2200 Staff
Support
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00

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Services
									
2300 SUPPORT
SERVICES –
ADMINISTRATION
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
2400 Health
Support
Services
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
2500 Business
Support
Services
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
2600 Operation
and Maintenance
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
2700 Student
Transportation
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
2800 Central
Support
Services
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
3000
OPERATION OF
NON-
INSTRUCTIONAL
SERVICES

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00
	
3100 Food
Services
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
3200 Student
Activities
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
3300 Community
Services
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
$0.00
	
4000 FACILITIES
ACQUISITION,
CONSTRUCTION
AND
IMPROVEMENT
SERVICES

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

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	$31,822.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$5,000.00
	$0.00
	$36,822.00
	
								$0.00
	
	Approved Indirect Cost/Operational Rate: 0.0000
		
	Final
	$36,822.00

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