21st CCLC Summer Learning
21st CCLC SUMMER LEARNING
The 21st CCLC Unit has been building awareness about summer learning since 2019 to maximize this time by providing high-quality summer learning programs that mix academic and enrichment activities. This blend of activities can reduce summer learning loss in a captivating and engaging way. While most students learn at a similar rate during the school year, when school ends, students in underserved environments struggle to continue learning throughout the summer. Summer can be used to re-engage students and provide opportunities to boost academic achievement, help close opportunity gaps, lead to higher graduation rates, and increase college and career readiness.
21st CCLC Summer Learning Model - 4x4x4
4 hours per day, 4 days per week, for 4 weeks + Summer Learning!
| 21st CCLC Summer Learning Minimum Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Sufficient Time on Task | ||
| 4 Hours Per Day | OPTION 1: ISOLATED APPROACH 240 minutes = 4 hours
90+ minutes Math only 90+ minutes ELA only 60+ minutes Enrichment only | OPTION 2: INTEGRATED APPROACH 240 minutes = 4 hours 60 minutes Math + 30 minutes Math Enrichment Total = 90 minutes of Math Integration 90 minutes ELA + 30 minutes of ELA Enrichment Total = 120 minutes of ELA Integration 30 minutes Additional Enrichment opportunities 90 minutes of Total Enrichment which includes the Integrated Enrichment |
| Days per Week | 4 DAYS PER WEEK | |
| 4 Weeks/64 hours | ||
Student/Teacher Ratio
Academic Classes - Minimum based on grade and class design to align with recommended best practices.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
10-15 Students : 1 Teacher PreK - 1st = 6-10 Students : 1 Teacher | 10-15 Students : 1 Teacher | 15-20 Students : 1 Teacher |
Academic and Youth Development Enrichment Classes Minimum:
• Recommended all grades intentional targeted academic supports 10 students : 1 teacher
• Recommended for all grades enrichment classes 10-15 students : 1 teacher
Note: Dependent on the activity (i.e. sports could have larger classes sizes, but classes like cooking, coding, robotics could be smaller - considering safety, student need, and class design)
Family Engagement requirement – at least one family engagement event, activity, or practice during summer to demonstrate that family engagement opportunities are ongoing.
21st CCLC's Best Summer Ever! Learning Initiative
21st CCLC's Best Summer Ever! Learning Initiative was developed in partnership with The Learning Agenda to engage subgrantees in building internal capacity to strengthen and improve their summer learning programs. 21st CCLC's The Best Summer Ever! Learning Hub is a result of this initiative and shares toolkits, resources, and recordings to a professional learning series that will positively impact the summer learning landscape in Arizona.
