Starting an After-School Program, from the Ground Up

Evan DonovanMetropolitan Baptist Church

After-School Program

We begin with a vision...

...but may be defeated by details.

...but may be defeated by details.

“For which of you...does not sit down and count the cost?”

-Jesus, Luke 14:28

You will face challenges.

You need to know what lies ahead.

Plan well in advance…

Boston Public Schools opens Sept. 6 -You must be well on your way before

then!

…and lay the foundation for success.

The day-to-day is your reason for being,but don’t get caught up in each day’s

crisis.

Data

Resources

Elements of a Successful Program

I. BMA Grant ApplicationA. Guide to Narrative SectionsB. Projected Budget & Budget NarrativeC. Required Attachments

II. LicensingA. EEC

1. CORI Process2. License to Operate a School-Age Child Care Program

B. Other Licenses (Occupancy, Fire Inspection, Feeding Permit, IPM Plan)

III. Staff & VolunteersA. Recruitment

1. Sample Advertising Materials2. Potential Sources of Volunteers

B. Required Forms (including CORI)C. Training & DevelopmentD. Supervision & Recognition

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Elements of a Successful Program(continued)

IV. StudentA. Recruitment

1. Means of Getting the Word Out2. Importance of Partnerships3. Sample Advertising Materials

B. Intake1. Required Information2. Setting Up Student Files

C. Supervision1. Curriculum & Lesson Planning2. Scheduling the Day

a. Special Activitiesb. Importance of Unstructured Play Timec. Spiritual Instruction (Memory Verses, Bible Lessons)

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Elements of a Successful Program(continued)

IV. StudentC. Supervision

2. Scheduling the Dayd. Homework Assistance

i. Tips for Effective Tutoringii. Adapting to the TERC Math Curriculumiii. Tools for Tracking Students’ Progressiv. Importance of School Partnership

e. Technology Instruction (including sample lesson plans)f. Reading Time

i. Tracking Students’ Progress in Free Silent Reading Timeii. Incorporating Read-Alouds & Literacy Activities into Your

ScheduleD. Behavior Management

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Elements of a Successful Program(concluded)

V. In-Kind DonationsA. SourcesB. 4-Step ProcessC. Tracking Donations

VI. Partnership: Child Care ChoicesA. Contacting the AgencyB. Parts of the ApplicationC. Completing the RFR (monthly reimbursement request)

VII.Grant ReportingA. Parts of the ReportB. Data Required for CompletionC. Narration SectionD. Special Event Reporting Form

Encouragement for Ministry

“Do not despise the day of small things:the Lord rejoices to see the plumb linein the hand of Zerubbabel.”

- Zech. 4:9-10

“…not by might, nor by human power, but by My Holy Spirit.”

- Zech. 4:6