Summer Programming & Funding Planning for K-12 Schools
Type:
Toolkit
Topics:
American Rescue Plan,
Curriculum & Assessment,
Finance & Budgets
July 24, 2024
Investing in evidence-based summer learning programs is critical to the success of our students. This toolkit provides guidance and a sample timeline for public school leaders and their teams as they plan for summer programming.
From May 2023 through June 2024, AASA and Past President Gladys I. Cruz partnered with The Wallace Foundation to compile a blog series for school districts on summer programming. Additional resources from Wallace’s Summer Learning Toolkit appear in each blog post and are aligned to the planning activities district teams should engage in during each month of the year.
Although the blog series was originally shared in the context of the final year of spending ESSER funds, the just-in-time guidance and resources is relevant to all summer programming work, regardless of the funding source or which summer you happen to be planning.
| Month | Resource | Topic Area |
| October | Fall Into Planning for Summer Programming | Establishing planning foundations |
| November | Putting Together the Pieces of Your Summer Program Puzzle | Identifying program objectives |
| December | Planning Summer Learning that Works for Educators | Planning scope, schedule, and incentives for both educators and students |
| January | Planning Engaging Enrichment | High-quality enrichment program |
| February | Effectively Recruiting Students | Student Recruitment |
| March | Preparing Educators for a Great Summer | Summer Professional Development |
| April | Creating Connections with Students and Families | Welcoming students and finalizing programming |
| May, Part I | Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds) | Staffing and student recruitment |
| May, Part II | A Countdown Checklist | Last-minute tips |
| June, Part I | Effective Planning = Effective Programs | Planning for effective instructional time |
| June, Part II | Sustaining Summer | Sustainability for future summers |
| July | Improvement Isn’t Accidental | Continuous improvement strategies |
| August | Summer’s Almost Over: What Next? | Analyzing program data to share successes and areas for improvement |
Additional Resources
- AASA Key Issue Resource Page: American Rescue Plan
- Toolkit: Afterschool & Summer Programming
- Engage Every Student, Midwest Summit Recap
- School Administrator Article: Using ESSER Funding To Re-Engage Students
- Webinar Recording: Using Federal Funds for Summer Learning and Afterschool
- Summer Learning Resources from The Wallace Foundation
- Summer Learning Toolkit from The Wallace Foundation
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