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Leveraging the Opportunity that Out-of-School Time Brings to Common Core Presented by: GFE’s Out-of-School Time Funder Network

Laura Martinez Senior Program Manager Grantmakers for Education

Founded in 1995, Grantmakers for Education is a membership organization of hundreds of grantmaking organizations across the nation working to improve outcomes and expand opportunities for learners across the education spectrum, from early learning through postsecondary and workforce development. Our mission is to strengthen philanthropy's capacity to improve educational outcomes and opportunities for all students. To accomplish this goal, we help foundation leaders and staff become more effective grantmakers by boosting their knowledge and their networks. GFE is governed by a 12 -member volunteer board of directors comprised of active foundation trustees and staff. Anne Stanton of the James Irvine Foundation is the current Chair and President of the organization, and Ana Tilton serves as GFE’s Executive Director. Chair: Anne Stanton The James Irvine Foundation Vice-Chair: Wynn Rosser Greater Texas Foundation Gregg Behr The Grable Foundation Cristina Huezo W. Clement & Barbara Reisman Jessie V. Stone The Schumann Foundation Fund for New Jersey Nick Donohue Nellie Mae Education Foundation Barbara H. Mc. Allister Intel Foundation Tina Gridiron Lumina Foundation Lee Parker The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Dominik Mjartan Southern Bancorp Inc. Cassie Schwerner The Schott Foundation for Public Education Lisa Villarreal The San Francisco Foundation edfunders. org

Kathleen Traphagen Coordinator GFE’s Out-of-School Time Funder Network

• The Grantmakers for Education Out-of-School Time Funder Network was created in 2009 as a forum within GFE for philanthropic organizations interested in increasing access to high-quality OST experiences for young people and building systemic supports to sustain the field. Our primary strategies include sharing knowledge and effective practices; forging collaborations among grantmakers; and building alliances with K-12 education reform, child development and well-being, and other aligned grantmaking communities. The GFE OST Funder Network is guided by its Steering Committee. Co-Chair: Dara Rose The Wallace Foundation Co-Chair: Jeff Sunshine David and Lucile Packard Foundation Dale Anglin Victoria Foundation Gregg Behr Grable Foundatio n An-Me Chung Mozilla Foundation Gwynn Hughes Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Sanjiv Rao Ford Foundation Wayne Jones Jody Rosentswieg Raikes The Heinz Foundation Endowments Ron Ottinger Noyce Foundation Carol Tang S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation edfunders. org

July 2014 Goals of grantmakers: 1. improved academic achievement 2. increased student engagement 3. positive youth development 4. 21 st century skill building Funders should pay attention to Common Core: “Invest in the development of concrete tools and curricula that focus on how OST programs develop common Habits of Mind. What does this really look like? ” edfunders. org

Objectives • Learn how grantmakers and OST practitioners are focusing on Common Core-aligned pedagogy and activities • Discuss challenges and opportunities for OST and schools partnering on Common Core implementation. • Raise implications for policy, systems, and financing • Provide specific opportunities for grantmakers to take action. edfunders. org

Agenda Speakers: • Partnership for Children & Youth • Silicon Valley Community Foundation/ Silicon Valley Education Foundation • C. S. Mott Foundation Discussion edfunders. org

Nazaneen Khalilnaji-Otto Summer Matters Campaign Manager Partnership for Children and Youth

Mary Perry Consultant Partnership for Children and Youth

Leveraging the Opportunity that Out -of-School Time Brings to Common Core Nazaneen Khalilnaji-Otto, Summer Matters Campaign Manager Mary Perry, Consultant Partnership for Children and Youth

The Partnership for Children & Youth v The Partnership connects schools and their partners in underserved communities with available public and private resources. v Links policymakers to real issues and challenges in the field.

In California v ELT Infrastructure: § 4, 500 school sites § 450, 000 students § $700 million federal and state funds § After-School Division v Common Core Implementation: § Variation across the state § CDE strategy includes partnership with ELT v Local Control Funding Formula: § Reallocation based on need § Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) § 8 priority areas

Expanded Learning Time Defined Before and after school, summer, and intersession learning programs that focus on developing the academic, social, emotional and physical needs and interests of students through hands-on, engaging learning experiences. Expanded Learning (ELT) programs should be studentcentered, results-driven, include community partners, and complement but not replicate learning activities in the regular school day/year. The After-School Division, California Department of Education, working definition July 2014

Strengths of Expanded Learning Effective practices that develop the 4 Cs: v Communication v Collaboration v Creativity v Critical Thinking

Opportunities for Staff Development v Non-credentialed program staff can gain: § § Program and lesson planning Confidence as instructors v Credentialed teachers have opportunity to: § § Experiment with new instructional approaches, including projectbased learning Practice youth development strategies v All staff can: § § Gain experience and new insights from youth facilitation Strengthen their beliefs about students as learners

Strong Partnerships Support Alignment v Shared vision of student success v Stable funding and personnel v Consistent communication and collaboration v Commitment to continuous improvement together v Effective management and convening

Challenges v Time v Mutual respect v Resources for collaborative planning and training v Quality improvement

Opportunities for Funders v Quality Improvement v Professional Development v Convening and Planning v Research and documentation of best practices

Thank You. http: //www. partnerforchildren. org/ nazaneen@partnerforchildren. org MLPerry 2@gmail. com

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Gina D. Dalma Senior Program Officer, Education Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Common Core and OST: A Brave New World @siliconvalleycf

Agenda • Grantmaking strategy (BCC) • Opportunity • Grantmaking strategy (ACC) • Successes and challenges and what we learned along the way.

Context Education Grantmaking Strategy BCC In School Out of School All students college and career ready $2 m/year

Context Education Grantmaking Strategy ACC SVCCI Out of School In School $3 m/year SVCCI All students college and career ready

Shifts in our OST Strategy Shift in funding culture • Learn together • Flexible • Encourage innovation and risk-taking Shift in giving strategy • Invest in capacity building • Longer-term • Collaborative with each other and with schools and school districts.

Silicon Valley Common Core Initiative Successes and challenges • 5 Collaboratives representing 27 school districts • 148, 000 students • More than 500 teachers - K-12 • 27 district leaders • Leadership Learning Network 29

Opportunity for OST Families Schools OST

Contact Thank you! Contact Information: Gina Dalma: gddalma@siliconvalleycf. org http: //www. siliconvalleycf. org/content/common-core Follow us on twitter @ginadalma and @siliconvalleycf 31

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Muhammed Chaudhry President & CEO Silicon Valley Education Foundation

Muhammed Chaudhry @Education. IQ Muhammed. Chaudhry@svef. com Elevating Achievement Through Innovation

Our Objective and Approach Objective Silicon Valley will be #1 in the percentage of high school graduates academically prepared to complete post-secondary education, measured by A-G requirements completion rate. Advocacy § Key Initiatives • A-G as Default • STEM Education • Equity / Access • Placement § Policy briefs § Education forums Programs § Stepping Up To Algebra (SUTA & SUTA+) § Stepping Up To Science (STEPS) § Mathpower[ed] Acceleration Program Resources for Innovation § i. STEM Teacher Corps § Lessonopoly, free online lesson plans § STEMpower[ed] website, a one-stop shop for STEM in Silicon Valley 36

Elevate [Math] What is it? Year-round intervention program to prepare and support students for success in 8 th grade math. Why? • • Incoming 8 th graders who tested at the high basic level on the CST, took pre-algebra in 7 th grade, but are going into Common Core 8 or Algebra I with red flags Who is it for? What does it provide? Gatekeeper to college-prep math classes To be competitive in college apps, students must complete Algebra I (or equivalent) in grade 8 in order to reach Calculus by grade 12 • • 75 hours delivered over 4 weeks in summer (equivalent to 1 semester) Additional 50 hours of support delivered during the school year Common Core State Standards aligned instruction from credentialed teacher and college-level teaching assistant, Web-based practice tools & educational games, College Night for parents and students, and A field trip to San Jose State, Santa Clara, or Stanford Realignment of student trajectories 37

Elevate District contribution and services provided Elevate services District Contribution • Summer site facilities • Summer site administration • Support of student and teacher recruitment Teachers • 40 hour professional development (includes: Common Core, Instructional Strategies, Math or Science Practices, Technology Integration, Mindset, NGSS, Blended Learning, Adaptive Learning, Student Engagement) • Program curriculum aligned to CCSS and/or NGSS • Classroom coaching Students and Family • Field trip (includes transportation) • College Night • Program celebration and graduation • Regular communication with families (updates, resource sharing) before, during, and after program • Progress reports provided to family • Student support beyond summer District • One Teacher and Teaching Assistant per classroom • Classroom supplies and materials • Laptop (class set) loan (if applicable) • Program assessments and evaluation report • Program coordination • SVEF assists in outreach and recruitment of students • Research based study to evaluate program impact 38

Elevate [Math] Common Core - Frequently Asked Questions With the transition to Common Core, does the philosophy of Elevate [Math] shift? Elevate [Math] is going through a transition period alongside our school districts. The philosophy of the program will remain consistent with years past. The program is designed to support students who are on the cusp of being ready for success in 8 th grade math. By enrolling in Elevate [Math], students will be better prepared for their 8 th grade math course as well as A-G completion in high school. With the transition to Common Core, who are the target students for Elevate [Math] Target students are students who (historically) scored in the high basic range on the CSTs, have concerns about success in the next level of math, and are referred by their 7 th grade teacher. 7 th grade: 8 th grade: Pre-Algebra Common Core 8 7 th grade: Pre-Algebra 8 th grade: Algebra I 7 th grade: 8 th grade: Pre-Algebra Integrated 1 How will the Elevate [Math] program align to Common Core? Elevate will transition to support school districts during the transition to Common Core. The curriculum will be revised and new content will be added. Professional development will align to the Math Practices. 39

Elevate Professional Development Goal: To improve student achievement through teacher professional development, coaching, and strong implementation of instructional practices. Key Elements: 1. West. Ed partnership will support the design and delivery of strong and focused professional development, teacher coaching, and a formal study of teacher effectiveness 2. An integrated approach to align content, technology, instructional strategies, and coaching with support from West. Ed, SCCOE and KCI 3. Professional development will occur in stages with 3 days prior to program start, followed by Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) throughout program 4. SVEF’s STEM Advisory Board will provide oversight and input on curriculum revisions and professional development 40

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Gwynn Hughes Program Officer Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

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