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Goals for Afterschool Learning

How can you ensure that you are making the most of the afterschool hours and increasing students' desire to learn? Research indicates that students get the most out of afterschool programs that:

Develop thoughtful, fun, accessible, activities
Survey and build on students' interests
Motivate and engage all students to participate
Connect to grade-level benchmarks, standards, and the school-day curriculum to increase achievement
Provide real-world activities that connect to the broader community
Provide effective tutoring and differentiated instruction for all skill levels
Integrate technology
Provide homework help
Plan activities that engage students and enhance skills across the curriculum
Provide staff training and professional development

Afterschool Training Toolkit

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