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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 Summer school Programs in Pennsylvania study determined that for every dollar invested in summer 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 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.

Section 1 - Needs Assessment: In this section, LEAs are asked to describe the impact of the pandemic on their students since March 2020.

Indicators of Impact

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

The District has examined and will continue to review curriculum-based assessments, state and national assessments, input from teachers, feedback from stakeholders and families, and surveys to identify academic needs of students. Data included benchmark assessments

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embedded in curricula, formative and summative assessments, DIBELS, and I Ready. The District has developed a Personalized Learning Tool to allow students to reflect on their performance with their teachers and family.Principals have and will continue to seek feedback from teachers and families regarding students who need assistance maintaining engagement, focus, and attention to learning, with appropriate interventions occurring as needed. The District has developed a Personalized Learning Tool to allow students to reflect on their performance with their teachers and family.

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Section: Narratives - Summer School Program Questions

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

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

Academic Growth

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Students in the District's Title I program were monitored and will contine to be monitored based on classroom performance, DIBELS and progress monitoring scores (grades k-3), and diagnostic assessments, by Title I Reading Specialists, principals, and the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Staff Development. Resources and interventions will continue to be adjusted as needed. K-2 teachers will participate in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) to assist with early literacy

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.

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instruction. Principals also disaggregate state and national assessment data by low income students, Special education students, and ELL students.

Children with Disabilities

Academic Growth	7

Students receiving Special Education services were monitored and will continue to be monitored based on classroom performance, I Ready and progress monitoring scores, and diagnostic assessments, by teachers, principals, and the Director of Special Education. Resources and interventions will continue to be adjusted as needed. K-2 teachers will participate in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) to assist with early literacy instruction. Principals also disaggregate state and national assessment data by low income students, Special education

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students, and ELL students.

English Learners	Academic Growth	4

Students in the District's English as a Second Language program were monitored and will contine to be monitored based on classroom performance and assessments, by teachers, principals, and the Director of Student Services. Resources and interventions will continue to be adjusted as needed. K-2 teachers will participate in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) to assist with early literacy instruction. Principals also disaggregate state and national assessment data by low income students, Special education students, and ELL students.

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

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Students will be taught using evidence based curricula utilized by the school district. Pre and post tests will be administered, along with diagnostics, to determine specific instructional gaps

4. Describe the staff that will provide the summer school program (i.e,. internal staff or outside resources).

Number of Staff Members
	Internal/Outside Provider
	Role

12

Outside Provider
	
The district will employ Extended Day Services to provide summer instruction.

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 summer school program staff hold the appropriate certifications for the program that is being delivered.

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

Tool Used to Evaluate Success
	
Frequency of Use
	
Expected Results

Pre and post assessments

Twice per week
	
Students will improve in specific needed skills based on diagnostics.

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

Families will be engaged through correspondence, interactions with the principal and teachers, and progress reports.

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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 Summary

Function
	Object
	Amount
	Description

1100 - REGULAR PROGRAMS – ELEMENTARY / SECONDARY

300 - Purchased Professional and Technical Services

$36,822.00
	
Contract with Extended Day Services tor teachers to provide summer program

$36,822.00

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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 Summary

Function
	Object
	Amount
	Description

$

$0.00

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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
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	$0.00
	
1100 REGULAR
PROGRAMS –
ELEMENTARY /
SECONDARY

$0.00

$0.00

$36,822.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

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

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