Leveraging Partnerships to Improve Outcomes for English Language Learners: Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Effective Out-of-School Time Programs

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

To encourage effective design, implementation, and evaluation of OST programs serving ELLs, our symposium will offer attendees, theoretical models, evaluation findings, and practical reflections that emphasize the importance of leveraging partnerships with multiple stakeholders. Attendees will gain:
•Knowledge of OST design and implementation models for supporting students’ academic, social and emotional needs
•Insights on useful teacher development opportunities to address language and learning needs of students.
•Methods for collecting formative and summative data to evaluate OST programs in urban settings.
•Strategies for successful inter-agency collaboration that include multiple stakeholders.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Out-of-School Time

Chair

• Sara Hines, McLean School

Papers

• Intentional Design for Out-of-School Time Programs: Theoretical Overview and Rationale for Symposium - Jennifer F. Samson, Hunter College - CUNY; Brian A. Collins, Hunter College - CUNY

• Capitalizing on Funds of Knowledge: Increasing Teacher Knowledge and Skills to Support English Language Learners - Brian A. Collins, Hunter College - CUNY; Jennifer F. Samson, Hunter College - CUNY

• Increased Collaboration and Alignment in Out-of-School Time Programs: Formative/Summative Evaluation Results - Shannon Stagman, ExpandED Schools; Rachel Chase

Discussant

• Christine Rosalia, Hunter College - CUNY