District leaders use a recommendations framework to plan and implement effective summer programming¶

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Description¶

The brief offers district leaders a set of recommendations organized as a framework for planning and implementing summer programming. As the brief states, it "provides recommendations for district leaders to use as a framework for planning and implementing effective summer programming." The framework is intended as practical guidance grounded in the research the brief reviews on summer program design, implementation, and outcomes.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• District leaders with authority to plan and implement summer programming apply the recommendations as a framework.

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• K-12 students participating in district summer programs

Target Learning Goals¶

• Literacy outcomes
• Math outcomes
• Social-emotional learning outcomes

Related Strategies¶

• Offer scalable summer school as a post-pandemic academic recovery intervention for districts
• Include a district leader's perspective on supporting returning students in recovery planning

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Davison, M., Isaacs, J., Gaddis, M., Postell, S., Hashim, A. K., Kowalski, S., & Lewis, K. (2024). Effective summer programs: Practical guidance for district leaders. NWEA Research. https://www.nwea.org/research/publication/effective-summer-programs-practical-guidance-for-district-leaders/