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+2.4 Months, Reading Average Summer Learning Gain of Underperforming BELL Scholars -2.0 Months, Academic Skills Average Summer Learning Loss of Disadvantaged Students without Summer Learning

SUMMER LEARNING GAINS VS SUMMER LEARNING LOSS

GRADE-EQUIVALENT GAINS, SUMMER 2013

READING K-­‐8   Elementary  School  

Middle  School  

Data source: STAR Enterprise Assessments

All Scholars 1.4 0.7 1.2

Underperforming Scholars 2.4 1.6 2.0

MATH Data source: STAR Enterprise Assessments

All Scholars 1.7 1.6 2.0

Underperforming Scholars 3.9 2.2 4.0

Impact

Goals BELL programs programs are designed to achieve the following goals:

!   Increase scholars’ literacy and math skills.

!   Strengthen scholars’ self-confidence. 

!   Improve scholars’ social skills. 

!   Increase parent engagement in their children's education. 

Evidence A random-assignment study conducted by the Urban Institute showed that BELL Summer increases student achievement and parent engagement. Data from computer-adaptive assessments consistently show that scholars increase their reading and math skills. In the summer, scholars avoid summer learning loss and enter school in the fall further ahead, while during the school year, scholars learn new skills faster than their peers. Data from surveys consistently show improvements in self-esteem, social skills, and attitude toward school.

Sample BELL Summer Schedule  experienceBELL.org

+1.4 Months, Reading Average Summer Learning Gain, Reading

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REPORT CARD

“At BELL, Amina became a stronger reader, a more fluent reader. She gained a love for reading…a desire to read because things make sense.”

-  Ms. Thomas, a BELL Teacher

“BELL Summer helped my daughter have a great transition to middle school, to not lose any skills in the summer – it was just an excellent opportunity for my family.”

- Rachelle, a BELL Parent

33rd à 37th Percentile Rank Increase, Reading

27th à 33rd Percentile Rank Increase, Math

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+1.7 Months, Math Average Summer Learning Gain, Math

BELL After School 2012-2013

BELL Summer 2013

Scholars

Average Daily Attendance

Academic Outcomes

89% 93% Parents reporting that BELL increased their child’s self-

confidence

91% 95% Parents reporting that BELL

increased their engagement in their child’s education

90% 94% Parents expressing high satisfaction with BELL programs

90% 94% Teachers reporting that BELL helped them develop new professional skills

“At BELL Summer, you get more attention and help than you would usually get in school. I wasn’t that good in reading in 6th grade. But when my BELL Summer teacher went over it and explained it to me, I got the hang of it!”

-  Lasayne, a 6th grade BELL scholar