playworks indiana
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Playworks IndianaWe believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid!
Mission: ● Playworks is the leading
nonprofit in our community leveraging the power of play to transform children’s physical and emotional health.
[Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches with Junior Coaches] A Playworks AmeriCorps Coach provides elementary schools with the Playworks Junior Coach program as well as community and family
involvement by acquiring volunteers and leading and initiating community engagement activities.
Schools partnering
with Playworks
for the 2016-2017
School Year
Nora Elementary
Crooked Creek Elementary
Irvington Community Elementary
Fox Hill Elementary
Kindezi Academy
Lew Wallace Elementary
Global Prep Academy
Clarence Farrington Elementary
GreenbriarElementary
Playworks Indiana
Results: Staff from Playworks Coach schools reported...
80% reported that students feel included at recess
72% reported that Junior Coach takes a leadership role during recess
18 hours recovered from transitioning from recess to learning
80% reported a decrease in number of disciplinary incidents
Use of conflict resolution strategies reported by staff
increased 82%
*based on 2016 Annual Survey Results for Coach schools
Kickball League at Clarence Farrington
Interscholastic Leagues
Community Engagement at Clarence Farrington #61
Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches
Corporate Kickball
Volunteers
Beautification with Appirio at School 34
Goals for 2017:
• 15 pro contracts
• 12 schools to sign the safe and healthy pledge
• 4 TeamUp schools
• 5 coach schools
Get in the Game!
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