Summer
A collection of resources about summer enrichment programs, including an op-ed template, factsheets, resources from Wallace and NSLA, and example materials from states. The most recent and popular tools are featured at the top. Find graphics related to this topic on the Graphics and Social Content page.
Featured Tools
A booklet compiling tools and resources for leaders getting ready for summer programming of any kind to support staff in planning for the unexpected, have hard conversations, engage youth in the natural world and more.
Handout: A Summer of Growth and Learning
A factsheet about the urgent need for school districts to partner with summer programs. This summarizes ARPA resources, the evidence base for summer, and research-based strategies for successful summer programs. It can be tailored for state use.
Toolkit: Expanding Afterschool and Summer Programs in Oregon
A toolkit promoting new findings on the impact of a $50 million state investment in summer programs.
Factsheet: Vermont Summer Matters for All Grant Program
A visual factsheet that highlights the reach and impact of Vermont’s summer grant program, which directed nearly $4 million in federal funding to support expanded learning for youth statewide. Vermont also captured success stories from individual programs to showcase the impact of the grant awards. See the full collection of story cards.
Brief: Evidence Base for Summer Enrichment
A brief by Terry Peterson and Deborah Vandell with data that states, communities, and school districts can use to develop and implement their own plans for evidence-based summer and afterschool learning opportunities for their students, in partnership with local communities and families.
More Resources
Find more resources and state examples in the Summer Google Drive.