Addressing the Lack of Afterschool Programs in Washington Heights
Discover the challenges of loitering in Washington Heights due to the lack of afterschool arts and chess programs. Explore the need for diverse afterschool activities, limited resources, and the potential solutions through workshops and community partnerships.
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http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cr2Wb_1IuUo/UG8TUpI6NUI/AAAAAAAAAEk/hvsI9g9KHo8/s1600/loitering10.05.12.jpghttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cr2Wb_1IuUo/UG8TUpI6NUI/AAAAAAAAAEk/hvsI9g9KHo8/s1600/loitering10.05.12.jpg Nowhere For Kids To Go After School Jeffrey Allen Rodriguez Sr. I.S. 143M strive143@gmail.com
Define the problem Gather the evidence Identify the causes Evaluate and existing policy Develop solutions Select the best solution (Feasibility vs. Effectiveness) http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/TIPS/welcome.html
Loitering in Washington Heights Lack of afterschool Arts programs Lack of afterschool Chess programs http://www.signology.org/images/music-symbols.jpg http://www.armidalechessclub.com.au/spawner/data/armidalechessclub.com.au/Style1_9.jpg
CBOs predominantly focus on academics and athletics (although these are worthy programs, they are limited) The nearest Chess In The Schools programs are in lower Manhattan or The Bronx Some schools offer wonderful afterschool music programs but they are limited to their students only Funding for the arts continues to diminish community and citywide
Limited variety of afterschool programs Lack of information Lack of resources Cultural indifference http://www.burlesonisd.net/home/sites/burlesonisd.net/files/u30/Images/Academics.png http://sports.pppst.com/banner_sports.gif http://blogs-images.forbes.com/alexknapp/files/2012/12/data-brain.jpg http://borderlessnewsandviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/money.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0lTtPVTG40/R9FUkOrsdyI/AAAAAAAALqk/QCQeVwdTZHQ/s400/chess+painting.jpg
Supplemental Education Services (SES) offer small group academic assistance SES programs offer 1 on 1 academic assistance Dept. of Educ. 37.5 minutes afterschool classes offer small group academic assistance Community Based Organizations (CBO s) offer small group academic assistance CBO s offer basketball programs
Provide workshops for the community Pilot programs in early grade ie. Pre K/Kindergarten (Elementary schools) Grade 6 (Middle School) Grade 9 (High School) Research grant options for resources Partnership/Collaborate with CBO s to diversify afterschool programs
Which solution(s) is most feasible? Which is most effective? FEASIBILITY HIGH MEDIUM LOW Research grant options Pilot programs in early grades Partner/collaborate with current community CBO s HIGH Produce a concert in the park in support of the arts Hold a competitive chess tournament in the park making it visible Conduct Chess classes in the parks EFFE CTIVE NESS MEDIUM Community workshops informing the community Send informational literature home informing parents LOW DO NOTHING!
