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| Shannon Mann |
Eleven classrooms are taught by Teach For America members
and mentored by Osborn faculty associates.
Five are taught by Arizona State University iTeach interns and mentored
by Osborn mentors and four are taught by Osborn summer school teachers. Many support staff members are also involved
in the program including an office clerk, library clerk, health technician,
cafeteria staff, maintenance staff and transportation staff. Title I and III
funding support the salary for this all-star summer school team.
Osborn summer academy program ensures that all children are
provided similar experiences to neighboring districts. Students attend six
hours per day for twenty days along with a two hour after school program, supported by a 21st Century
Learning Grant. Summer academy offerings
include an academic intervention hour, field trips, literacy time, mathematics,
science, and special areas (art, music, technology, physical education, and Native
American culture.) Each class also
picked a community service project to support character development. Additionally, parents are supported at summer
academy and can attend sessions in nutrition and fitness, language acquisition,
financial literacy, and technology. At
the conclusion of the program, each classroom participates in an end-of -summer
showcase where students share and celebrate their learning.
Benefits of the academy include reduced language and
academic loss, increased parent satisfaction, increased opportunity for teacher
candidates, opportunity for teacher leaders to practice their skills,
continuing services for students and families, and cross district collaboration
and networking.
Kelly Alexander
Kyrene Elementary School District
Kyrene Elementary School District
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