Training Module
During this training, participants will learn about elements of high-quality summer programs and effective tools to guide programs in their ongoing development of quality programming.
NOTE: Participants must download and install the Zoom app prior to the session. Be sure to test your technology ahead of time and join the call at least 5 minutes early. (If you don't have access to a video-capable device, you may join on audio only using the phone numbers in the confirmation email.). Lastly, participants will be utilizing Google Docs during the session.
In this training participants will:
Understand common language to describe quality summer programming.
Learn about the Quick-CASP assessment tool to guide their program quality improvement.
Content Overview:
Quick CASP Vocab Builder
Participants will engage in a vocabulary activity, creating a shared vision of quality using common language. This activity will also promote collaboration among staff in describing and defining what quality looks like in a summer program.
Quick CASP – Look, Listen, Ask
Participants will explore indicators of the Quick CASP Observation assessment tool and share their understanding of quality practices to their peers. This activity allows participants to reflect on their own experiences and prepares staff to utilize the Quick CASP Observation assessment tool.
Training Length: 2 hours
eLearning Module
Summer months bring unique opportunities for learning outside the traditional school year and walls. High quality summer learning programs change students’ lives for the better with an opportunity to improve their academic achievement and readiness to learn. Developing quality programs requires intentional, ongoing development.
In this module, participants will understand the language used in the Quick CASP to describe quality summer programming and learn about the Quick CASP Assessment Tool to guide program quality improvement.
By the end of this module, participants will:
Understand common language used in the Quick CASP to describe quality summer programming.
Learn about the Quick CASP Assessment Tool to guide program quality improvement.