New Winter Program Recommendations Released

New Winter Program Recommendations Released:

The key recommendations, based on research in the winters of 2015 and 2016 are:

Plan for winter programs at least six months in advance. The planning process should include regular meetings at which decisions are made about staffing, job duties, and budgeting for the upcoming winter.

Program

Winter Program Recommendations:

Use a standardized curriculum that is backed by evidence-based research. To be more effective, the curriculum should be differentiated, or tailored to meet individual student needs and abilities.

Recruit and hire high-quality teachers to instruct students; provide them with training and ongoing support.

Provide engaging enrichment activities that make the winter distinct from the school year, but integrate these activities thoughtfully with academics, keeping class sizes small.

Encourage regular attendance for the program by establishing an attendance policy and including incentives, such as field trips, to motivate students to show up.

Design a cost-effective program that is well-budgeted, improving the likelihood for program sustainability.

This latest research builds on a growing,