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Summer School Programs: A look at the research, implications for practice, and program sampler

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Borman, G.D., & Boulay, M. (Eds.). (In press). Summer learning: Research, policies, and programs. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Anderson, M. (n.d.). Beyond fun and games: Tips and resources for summer programs. New York: LEARNS-Bank Street College of Education. Retrieved August 26, 2002, from www.nwrel.org/learns/resources/ost/summer.pdf

Caplan, J.G., McElvain, C.K., & Walter, K.E. (2002). Beyond the bell: A toolkit for creating effective after-school programs (2nd ed.). Naperville, IL: North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. Available by calling NCREL at (630) 649-6642.



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Foreword

Introduction

In Context

What Are the Different Types of Summer Programs?

What Are the Potential Benefits of Summer School?

What Strategies Are Most Effective for Delivering Summer Instruction?

What Challenges Does Summer School Pose?

Implications for Program Planners and Coordinators

Implications for Parents

Implications for Community Partners

Conclusion

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Resources

Funding Resources

References

Acknowledgments

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