Program Quality

Quality Improvement Cycle

Improving our summer learning programs requires a commitment to continuous improvement of operations, curriculum, staff and advocacy/outreach. To meet quality improvement goals, you can leverage the Quality Improvement Cycle shown below.

Summer Learning Planning Timeline

Bringing your summer learning program to life takes commitment, energy and planning. Our Summer Learning Planning Timeline provides a clear structure you can follow to get your program off the ground.

Getting a Head Start on the Common Core

This 5 minute video illustrates how expanded learning programs, especially Summer Learning Programs, help prepare students for the Common Core State Standards. See how schools are leveraging Summer Learning programs to gain experience with Common Core curriculum and give their students a headstart.

Summer STEM Project Findings 2014

The Summer Science Project supported the availability and quality of summer and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning programs in Oakland, Concord and San Jose, California. The project was led by the Partnership for Children and Youth (PCY) and Techbridge, in collaboration with four project communities, which included Oakland, Mt. Diablo, Franklin-McKinley, and San Jose Unified School Districts.

Summer STEM Project Findings 2013

The Summer Science Project supported the availability and quality of summer and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning programs in Oakland, Concord and San Jose, California. The project was led by the Partnership for Children and Youth (PCY) and Techbridge, in collaboration with four project communities, which included Oakland, Mt. Diablo, Franklin-McKinley, and San Jose Unified School Districts.