Continuous Quality Improvement

ENGINEERING STRONG SUMMER STEM

The brief documents why and how STEM education can be successfully integrated into summer learning programs, and the significant positive impacts it can have on students and staff.

Let Summer Work for You

Download our brochure to learn about the value of summer learning programs to students, educators, and communities. The brochure is available in both English & Spanish. Obtain high-quality, printed copies of the brochure by contacting the Summer Matters campaign.

Quick Reference Guide for Comprehensive Assessment of Summer Programs (CASP)

This reference guide is designed to help you understand CASP terminology. It includes definitions of key terms used in CASP. Download this reference guide to have on hand when reviewing CASP materials

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 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.