BELL: MA Preferred Priority Partner for Turnaround

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1. BELL is an MA DESE preferred Priority Partner for Turnaround Its summer learning and after school tutoring programs expand learning time and help targeted students in grades K-8 gain core academic skills.
2. Partnering with delivers: ¤  Up to 35% more time for learning ¤  Targeted & effective instruction ¤  Increased performance in ELA & math ¤  Increased self-confidence ¤  Increased parent & school engagement
3. BELL mobilizes school and community resources to expand learning time. As a nonprofit, BELL raises and uses philanthropic funding to help pay for a portion of program costs, enabling district dollars to go further and provide more hours of learning for students. BELL After School 160+ hours of learning academic tutoring & enrichment 2.5 hours per day, 3-5 days per week BELL Summer 160-240 hours of learning small-group literacy & math instruction science, art & health enrichment field trips & community service 6.5 - 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 5 - 6 weeks
4. Summer & After School Program Management ¤ Academic & Enrichment Curricula & Supplies ¤ Student Enrollment & Attendance ¤ ¤ Teacher & Tutor Recruitment & Training ¤ ¤ Field Trips & Community Service ¤ Parent Engagement ¤ Assessment & Evaluation ¤ Classrooms, Facilities & Transportation (if necessary) ¤ Snack & Meal Service ¤ Philanthropic Funding ¤ Public Funding (i.e., Title I) ¤ Schools & Districts
5. Applying with a preferred Priority Partner for Turnaround makes it easier for districts to submit improvement plans to the MA DESE and expand learning time. Contact us for more information: Dean Bradley, Vice President of Field Operations 617.756.8424, dean.bradley@experiencebell.org Bethy Verano, Director of Field Operations 617.308.8143, bethy.verano@experiencebell.org www. experienceBELL.org