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The Philly OST Project developed a presentation around middle school and high school program design for the after school and OST setting. It features these models: university, arts-based, college prep, enrichment clubs, and more.
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Program Design for Middle & High Programs
Tyler Richendollar, Program SpecialistAnnual DHS-OST Conference 2013
Intro Activity1. Write your program’s content areas on
different circles.2. Overlap the circles to show content
connections and time committed.3. Hold in place using paper clips. 4. Present to group.
Program DesignQuestion of the Day:
What is your program’s DNA?
Program DesignAgenda
• Check Research• Case Studies• Program DNA
Activity
• Planning Time• Wrap-up/Review
Program Design
Research Says…
Program Design
• Relationships• Relevant• Real Life
Follow the 6 R’s
• Reinforcement• Rigorous• Responsibility
Program Design
• Staff Training• Credibility & Accountability• Engaging Adults & Peers• Identity
Relationships
Program Design
• Program Knowledge • Current Issues/Needs• Practical
Relevant
Program Design
• PBL, Service Learning, Hands-On• Concrete & Abstract Thinking• Rooted in Present & Future
Real Life
Program Design
• “Guide by Their Side”• Life Skills Building• Recognition
Reinforcement
Program Design
• “Guide by Their Side”• Life Skills Building• Recognition
Reinforcement
Program Design
• High Expectations• Challenges• Skill Mastery
Rigorous
Program Design
“Youth Are Creators of Their Programs”• Leadership• Dependability• Goal Setting / Resiliency
Responsibility
Program DesignRank the R’s
Program DesignDiscussion – My Town
• What did you see that you liked?• What were the youth doing?• What skills did they develop?• How did this apply to their lives?
Program Design
•University Model•Entrepreneur Model•Media/Arts Model
Case Studies•College Prep•Service Learning•Enrichment Clubs
Program Design
• Major/Minor classes• Leverage staff abilities/interests• Youth select from course catalog• Schedule arranged like college
University Model
Program Design
•Youth-developed business(es)•Youth are business leaders (CFO, CEO)•You develop products & services•Budgeting, project management
Entrepreneur Model
Program Design
•Video/Music Recording & Production, Dance, Formal arts instruction•Supportive courses required•Youth provide services to other groups
(paid or unpaid)
Media/Arts Model
Program Design
• Focus on HS/college selection academics•Partnership with academic mentors• Literacy and writing incorporated often•Extended learning through critical
thinking projects + intensive games
College Prep
Program Design
•Staff/Youth ID community needs•Develop plans to address needs•Work with local officials, businesses,
community groups to enact plans•Youth work in/with the community
Service Learning
Program DesignEnrichment Clubs
•Youth indicate clubs of interest•Staff work with youth to develop
specific clubs and outline/plan•Youth complete projects in clubs•Clubs change periodically
Program Design
• Directions:• Build a molecular model of your
program based on its defining activities (e.g. music, arts, digital, academics. Not homework, snack)
Activity – Program DNA
Program Design
• Step 1 - Room Rearrangement• Select program design model• Sit with providers with like model• Optional: Sit by Middle/High program
Planning Time
Program Design
• Step 2 – Build Gum Drop Model• Decide main components (arts,
technology, STEM, leadership, etc.)• Connect them with toothpicks
Planning Time
Program Design
• Step 2 – Build Gum Drop Model• Decide main components (arts,
technology, STEM, leadership, etc.)• Connect them with toothpicks
Planning Time
Program DesignPlanning Time
Examples
Program DesignPlanning Time
Fine Arts Programming
College & Career Prep
Job/HS/College Application
Examples
Program DesignPlanning Time
DanceVoice
Drama
SculptingSchool Visits Professional
Visits
ApplicationsExamples- Gumdrops
Program DesignPlanning Time
Staff Support College, HS, & Business Partners
Arts-trainedStaff
Examples- Toothpicks
Program Design
• Refining Questions• Are all your program offerings
supported?• Do all the connections build skills
or fulfill your mission?
Activity – Program DNA
Program Design
• Things to consider…• Resources• Potential Projects• Mission/Vision
Planning Time
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