When a district and its schools bring Citizen Schools on board to expand their learning day, each partner commits to aligning its resources toward making an impact.
District Expectations
- Provide financial support ~50% towards total direct costs
- Support policy changes, including providing principals more autonomy over scheduling and transportation
- Publicly express support for ELT as a school turnaround strategy
- Ensure transportation for ELT students
- Provide necessary support staff during expanded day, including security, custodians and nurses
- Provide Citizen Schools access to student performance data
- Ensure adequate heating and cooling for school buildings
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School Expectations
- Use inclusive language to communicate about the expanded day and communicate with staff
- Collaborate on scheduling and other logistics with Citizen Schools
- Provide Citizen Schools access to student data and records
- Align behavior policies and procedures with Citizen Schools
- Provide key staff during ELT day to support program, including Special Education and lead faculty
- Provide Citizen Schools access to instructional and leadership meetings
- Support joint professional development with Citizen Schools
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Citizen Schools Expectations
- Add 3 hours per day, 4 days per week to the school day
- Maintain respectful relationships with and support school community
- Articulate vision for academic excellence, including connections to the school’s curriculum and courses
- Ensure alignment within the expanded school day
- Meet with school staff on a regular basis to discuss academics date, logistics and ongoing challenges
- Communicate and engage with families biweekly
- Ensure a results and data-driven approach to student achievement while fostering a love of learning!
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