After-School Align

This out-of-school time region-wide project utilizes technology, aligns after-school curriculum with in-school work assignments, and focuses on either math or reading, depending on the identified needs of each participating school. The target population is low-income and minority children in the region's low-performing schools. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation contributed $120,000 in the form of a three-year challenge grant. George Washington University acts as the project evaluator.

Participating Schools:

Barrett Elementary School, Arlington County
Crossland High School, Prince George's County
DuVal School, Prince George's County
Meadow Hall Elementary School, Montgomery County
Northwestern High School, Prince George's County
Piney Branch Elementary School, Montgomery
Spring Hill Lake Elementary School, Prince George's County
Thomas Stone Elementary School, Prince George's County

Program Highlights:

Piney Branch Elementary School
Eighteen students from Piney Branch Elementary School attended a five-week summer learning session, which was focused solely on math proficiency. Jessica Enriquez, the director for the program, structured the learning in such a way that the kids, whose ages varied from 6 - 10, could work on learning math without boredom or overwork setting in. By frequently switching activities, playing math games, and even working on problems with superheroes, the children worked toward achieving grade proficiency before the new school year began. The session also featured field trips to museums and even a few trips to the pool. Toward the end of the session, the students were able to combine their knowledge with technology to create PowerPoint presentations under the theme, "Who Am I?"

Summer Enrichment Program Adds Up
The Gazette, 8/11/04

For more information on COG's Regional Education Program's After-School programs, contact Jeff Aron, PREP Consultant , at (202) 962-3270.