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.
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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,
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