In this section, you’ll explore real evaluation data that highlights the challenges afterschool programs face, particularly around lesson planning, alignment, staffing, and program quality.
Instead of analyzing broad national trends alone, we’re using the Texas ACE FY2023 Annual Performance Report (APR) to ground our learning in challenges we face right here in our own state.
Your Activity: Data Analysis
Open and review the following excerpt from the FY2023 ACE report:
Reading Focus Questions:
What challenges does this report identify regarding lesson planning, training, or alignment?
Which of these challenges do you personally experience at your site?
What patterns do you notice across programs statewide?
Reflection Activity