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Developmental Studies Center
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Non-profit organization located in Oakland, CA
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Supports children’s academic, social, and
emotional growth since 1980
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Develops both in-school and out-of-school
programs
What is the scoop?
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What is out-of-school time?
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What is the history of academics in out-of-school
time?
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What is our philosophy about out of school time?
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How will this initiative help children?
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How will this initiative help you?
The Initiative Offers
Any afterschool site in the United States:
• 25% off purchase of KidzLit and /or KidzMath (for
sites serving low-income youth), 10% for all other sites
• Free online course for KidzLit and/or KidzMath
• Free training for 2-3 staff from each site (applicable in
areas where there are multiple sites participating)
KidzLit and KidzMath
Academic Learning
• Correlate with national standards (NCTM, NCTE)
• Foster intrinsic motivation
• Engage children through questioning, discussion,
reflection
Social Development
• Opportunities to work with others
• Noncompetitive social interactions
• Engaging, fun activities
KidzMath: Academic Focus
Concepts Covered in Stories:
Math Covered in Games, K-2:
• Counting
• Number Relationships
• Addition and Subtraction
Math Covered in Games, 3-6:
• Number Sense
• Multiplication and Division
• Fractions, Decimals, Percents
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Number
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Measurement
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Geometry
KidzMath: Social Focus
Social Focus in Games and Story
Guides
• Making decisions
• Giving and getting help
• Playing/working responsibly
What is KidzLit?
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180 trade books with individual guides for each
• 80 K–3 titles
• 80 3–5 titles
• 20 6–8 titles
• “Quick Tips Plus” booklet with each set of guides
KidzLit: Five-part process
• Introduce
• Read
 Aloud
 With partners
• Talk
 During and after story
 Open-ended questions
• Connect
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Art
Music
Role-play
Writing
Physical activities
Vocabulary games
• Wrap-Up
Training
Online Courses
• Interactive courses (embedded video, look in materials, etc)
• Leaders go at their own speed
• Certificate of Completion
Introductory Workshop:
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Introduce KidzLit and KidzMath materials
Hands-on experience with the programs
Guidelines for successful implementation
Methods for building supportive peer relationships
Methods for building social and communication skills
Resources
What resources are available?
For Outreach
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DSC AfterSchool Catalog
New York Life After-School Initiative Brochure
Webinars, www.devstu.org/event-list
Website, www.devstu.org/new-york-life-after-school-initiative
Megan Green, [email protected], 800-666-7270 ext. 289
For You
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Tri-Fold Brochure
Frequently Asked Questions
Webinars, Thursday, April 19 at 10:00 pacific time
Website, www.devstu.org/new-york-life-employees
Megan Green, [email protected], 800-666-7270 ext. 289
How Can An Organization Learn More?
They can visit our website:
http://www.devstu.org/new-york-life-after-schoolinitiative
They can contact, Megan Green at [email protected], 800-6667270 ext. 289
What questions do you have?
Thank you!