Transcript Welcome to AIM

AIM Program Overview
Academics Inspiring Minds
October 7th, 2010
WCMS Library
Overview of the Program
 Funded through the
Department of Education
 Collaboration between
Tennessee Opportunity
Programs &Warren
County School District
Learning is a treasure that will follow its
owner everywhere. ~Chinese Proverb
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Overview of the Program
Program Design
1.5 hours a day is spend on
tutoring and mentoring
students
15 minutes- snack
1.25 hours a day on
enrichment instruction
 Homework strand
 Instruction stand
I hear, and I forget. I see, and I
remember. I do, and I
understand.
-- Chinese Proverb
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Changes this year
 Enrollments are done from
central office- Dianna and
Kim overseeing
 Scheduling is done from
central point- Jessica is
overseeing
 Lesson plans for
instruction- one hour of
planning time- lesson plan
must be turned in for
EVERY instructional leader
 Staff positions are divided
into instruction or
homework- no one will be
doing both at side except
Lead Teacher
 Schedules must be followed
 Changes can be suggested
per site but basic plan will
be the same for all sites
 Subs for all sites in addition
to local sites
Changes this year
Family Literacy Night
 Thursdays when there are
no field trips and 5 full
days of school
 5:45-7:30
 Focus on literacy, ways for
parents to help with
homework, books and
activities, games, etc
Staff for Literacy Nights
 Cindy Hunt- HC
 Jan Wilson- HC-DIB
 Salyn Cannon- BR
 Teresa Atnip- MS
 Ario Zadeh- MS
 Leslie Wanamaker- BR
 Debi Rockwell- DIB
 Rafaela Rodriguez
 Nora Wilson- all sites
AIM Daily Schedule
 3:00- Start at all sites
 3:00-3:15- Snack
 3:15-4:15- Groups in
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instruction or homework
4:15-5:15- Groups in
instruction or homework
5:15-5:30- Culminating
group activity
5:30- Pick-up
7:00-7:30 a.m.
Monday-Friday Homework help
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Homework Staff Schedule
 Students will be divided
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into 2 groups
Half of students will go to
instruction first while
other half go to homework
help
After 1 HOUR the groups
switch
3:15-4:15 Group one
3:15-4:15 Group one
4:15-5:15- Group two
4:15-5:15- Group two
Homework Leaders and Assistants
 Manage homework
 Re-teach assignments
 Provide additional activities
for students to work on when
homework is completed
 Students do not just sit and
wait for instruction or spend
two hours in instruction if
they have no homework
 Leaders must be prepared
with additional activities
Team Work- All staff work together
 Program Purpose
 Engage students
 Expose them to new ideas
 Teach them critical
thinking skills
 Make program a “safe”
learning environment
 Community and school
based staff must work
together
Instructional Leaders & Assistants
4 days a week
 Reading/Language
Arts
 Math
 Science
 Art/Music/Sports
 Possible themes per
week
 Aligned with
ThinkGate and
student needs
Instructional Leaders & Assistants
 Lessons submitted one
week in advance- on
Monday
 Plans are not just
something printed off
the internet
 Must be based on need
and ENGAGING!
 Worksheet based plans
are not acceptable!
Site Staff
Middle School Positions
 Debbie Jennings- Lead Teacher
 Teresa Atnip- Position homework
 Jeff Watson- Position homework
 Tina Boivin- Position Instruction
 Ario Zadeh- Position Instruction
 Nora Wilson- Position Instruction 1
day
 Elaine Fults- Position homework
 Subs- Ricky Bryant, David Martin
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 Bobby Ray Positions
 Nina Smith- Lead Teacher
 Leslie Wanamaker- Position
homework
 Sherry Morris- Position homework
 Stephanie Doak- Position
Instruction
 Susan Nokes- Position Homework
 Jason Moore- Position Instruction
 Sayln Cannon- Position Instruction
 Sue Terrazas-Morning
Afternoon-homework
 Nora Wilson- Instruction- 1 day
 Subs-Tina Ripley
Site Staff
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Hickory Creek Positions
Deanna Smith- Lead Teacher
Cindy Hunt- Position instruction
Jan Wilson- Position instruction- 2
days
Brent Estes- Position homework
Vicki Wilenski- Position homework
Morning only- Lisa Miller
Yuliana Chavez- Position homework
assistant
Subs- Dolores Green- Janice Boyd
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Dibrell Positions
Bernadette Hodges- Lead Teacher
Barbara Hillis-Position instruction
Anita Kirby-Position instruction
Thetis Keel- Position homework
Debi Rockwell-Instruction
Nora Wilson- Instruction- 1 day
Becky Crawford-Position
homework
 Mileah Crawford assistant
homework
 Jan Wilson- position homework 2
days
 Sub- Bernise Morales
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Site Staff
 West Elementary Positions
 Amy Seber- Lead Teacher
 Jackie Reed—Position Instruction
 Debbie Bryant-- Position Instruction
 Angelita Robinson- Position
Homework
 Nicole Douglas—Position homework
 Brandy Guess-- Position instruction
 Regina Woodlee- Position homework
 Nora Wilson- Position instruction-1
day
 Morning only- Angelita Robinson
 Sub- Martha Kirby, David Martin
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Example- Grammar
Grammar Plans
 Student will correctly
distinguish between noun,
adjective and a verb
 How can you make this
engaging for an afterschool
program?
 What modifications do you need
to make for ELL students?
 Get into a different mindsetMake it memorable!!!
What we don’t want to do in AIM
 Forget our focus
 Sites to not work as a team
 Personnel issues need to be
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Burnout
Not meet program
requirements
Improvement in our
program each year
Going the easy route
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Child Care Rules
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Child Care Rules
Staff Records
 Health Statement
 Annual Performance
Evaluations
 Daily attendance- time intime out
 Background checks
 Volunteer Records
What needs to be posted
 No smoking signs at
entrances
 DHS Complaint Number
posted
 DCS child abuse number
 Rules available for staff and
parents
 Certificate of Approval
Child Care Rules
 Supervision
 New staff- 16 hours of
 Second adult visible if more
than 12 children present
 2nd adult to call in case of
emergency
 Each child assigned to
group/teacher
 Ratio- 1-20
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training a year- 6 hours first 6
months
12 hours for returning staff
6 hours training obtained
outside of program
Substitutes complete training
Management oversees
volunteers
All applicants background
check and fingerprinting
Child Care Rules
 Discipline- Reasonable,
 Spanking or corporal
appropriate and
understandable to each
child
 No shaming, humiliating,
frightening, abusive or
injurious discipline
punishment prohibited
 Praise and encouragement
of good behavior used
 Help children develop a
feeling of self-worth
 Written lesson plans
provided for children in
each age group
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Child Care Rules
 Medications not handled by
children
 All medicines &Rx stored in
lock compartment or
container
 Keys to locked containers not
accessible to students
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 Staffs personal belongs not
accessible to students at any
time
 All adults know to report
reasonable suspicion of child
abuse
 Program staff does not try to
investigate abuse before
reporting
 Any statements indicating
abuse reported to DCS/law
enforcement
Child Care Rules
 Drinking water provided in
all rooms
 Child abuse program
presented annually
 Yellow cards for child’s
information available
 Attendance daily time in
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time out for children
Permission for off-site
activities
Accident or injury reports
accessible
Playground supervision
plan
Staff assigned to ensure all
parts of playground seen
Child Care Rules
 Emergency plans for
unforeseen circumstances
 2 adults required for any
off site activity
 Each site has on site
director
 Directors must be present
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at least ½ of time
Assistant director
designated when director is
out
Evaluations completed
All training must be
documented
Lead Teachers- 36 hours
training a year
Child Care Rules
 Snacks and schedule same
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time each day
Childs choice and adult
directed activities
Individual attention to each
child
Opportunities for children
to interact between each
other
Opportunities to play alone
or work on homework
 Youth 10 years old
participate in planning
 No adult content on TV,
radio or computers
 Parents informed of movie
or video/computer games
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Child Care Rules
 Computers always in view
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of staff
Other activity choices
during TV/movie or
computer use
First aid kit available
Universal precautions used
to handle/clean bodily
fluids
At least one staff current
certification in first aid
 Staff are trained on current
comprehensive first aid
information
 Emergency drills at least 1
a year
 Emergency telephone
numbers accessible to all
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Child Care Rules
 Written emergency
 Accident, injuries or signed
preparedness/ disaster plan
 Home and work contact
numbers for parents
available to staff
 Serious injuries reports to
parent immediately
 Signs of serious injury
reports to parents
immediately
of illness reports to parent
ASAP
 Emergency treatment not
delayed due to delay in
parent contact
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Child Care Rules
 Documentation to
administer Rx- parents
permission
 Foods not used as a reward
or withheld as discipline
 Food not forced or
withheld
 Children never left without
adult supervision when
eating
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Child Abuse Training
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Recognizing Child Abuse
Types of Abuse and
Neglect
 Physical Abuse
 Sexual Abuse
 Emotional Abuse
Abuse is often in a combination of physical,
sexual or emotional abuse.
Recognizing Child Abuse
The Child:
 Shows sudden changes in behavior or school performance
 Has not received help for physical or medical problems brought to
the parents' attention
 Has learning problems (or difficulty concentrating) that cannot be
attributed to specific physical or psychological causes
 Is always watchful, as though preparing for something bad to
happen
 Lacks adult supervision
 Is overly compliant, passive, or withdrawn
 Comes to school or other activities early, stays late, and does not
want to go home
Signs of Physical Abuse
 The Parent:
 Shows little concern for the child
 Denies the existence of—or blames the child for—the child's
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problems in school or at home
Asks teachers or other caregivers to use harsh physical
discipline if the child misbehaves
Sees the child as entirely bad, worthless, or burdensome
Demands a level of physical or academic performance the
child cannot achieve
Looks primarily to the child for care, attention, and
satisfaction of emotional needs
Signs of Physical Abuse
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Consider the possibility of physical abuse when the child:
Has unexplained burns, bites, bruises, broken bones, or black eyes
Has fading bruises or other marks noticeable after an absence from school
Seems frightened of the parents and protests or cries when it is time to go
home
Shrinks at the approach of adults
Reports injury by a parent or another adult caregiver
Consider the possibility of physical abuse when the parent or other adult
caregiver:
Offers conflicting, unconvincing, or no explanation for the child's injury
Describes the child as "evil," or in some other very negative way
Uses harsh physical discipline with the child
Has a history of abuse as a child
Signs of Neglect
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Consider the possibility of neglect when the child:
Is frequently absent from school
Begs or steals food or money
Lacks needed medical or dental care, immunizations, or glasses
Is consistently dirty and has severe body odor
Lacks sufficient clothing for the weather
Abuses alcohol or other drugs
States that there is no one at home to provide care
Consider the possibility of neglect when the parent or other adult
caregiver:
Appears to be indifferent to the child
Seems apathetic or depressed
Behaves irrationally or in a bizarre manner
Is abusing alcohol or other drugs
Signs of Sexual Abuse
 Consider the possibility of sexual abuse when the child:
 Has difficulty walking or sitting
 Suddenly refuses to change for gym or to participate in physical activities
 Reports nightmares or bedwetting
 Experiences a sudden change in appetite
 Demonstrates bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual knowledge or behavior
 Becomes pregnant or contracts a venereal disease, particularly if under age 14
 Runs away
 Reports sexual abuse by a parent or another adult caregiver
 Consider the possibility of sexual abuse when the parent or other adult caregiver:
 Is unduly protective of the child or severely limits the child's contact with other children,
especially of the opposite sex
 Is secretive and isolated
 Is jealous or controlling with family members
Signs of Emotional
Maltreatment
 Consider the possibility of emotional maltreatment when the child:
 Shows extremes in behavior, such as overly compliant or demanding behavior,
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extreme passivity, or aggression
Is either inappropriately adult (parenting other children, for example) or
inappropriately infantile (frequently rocking or head-banging, for example)
Is delayed in physical or emotional development
Has attempted suicide
Reports a lack of attachment to the parent
Consider the possibility of emotional maltreatment when the parent or other
adult caregiver:
Constantly blames, belittles, or berates the child
Is unconcerned about the child and refuses to consider offers of help for the
child's problems
Overtly rejects the child
Summary of Signs to look for
 Physical Signs of Child
Abuse
1. Unexplained burns, cuts,
bruises, or welts in the shape of
an object
2. Bite marks
3. Anti-social behavior
4. Problems in school
5. Fear of adults
 Emotional Signs of Child
Abuse
1. Apathy
2. Depression
3. Hostility or stress
4. Lack of concentration
5. Eating disorders
 Sexual Signs of Child Abuse
1. Inappropriate interest or
knowledge of sexual acts
2. Nightmares and bed wetting
3. Drastic changes in appetite
4. Over-compliance or
excessive aggression
5. Fear of a particular person or
family member
 Signs of Neglect
1. Unsuitable clothing for
weather
2. Dirty or un-bathed
3. Extreme hunger
4. Apparent lack of supervision
Timesheets & paperwork
 www.tnopportunityprograms.org
 Under Documents tab- Staff timesheet and cash
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reimbursement form
Timesheets submitted on the 15th and last working day of
month- collected by lead teachers
Must be turned in on time
Pay is direct deposited- need voided check for everyone
Updated forms also
Background checks and fingerprinting before you can start
Timesheets & paperwork
www.tnopportunityprograms.org
 Circle the day you work
 Jessica Castaneda
 Write hours in the space
4660 Hills Creek Road
McMinnville, TN 37110
931-668-4139
[email protected]
 Blue or black ink
 Don’t do mark outs
 Total hours
 Sign your name
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Upcoming Training Dates
October 18th Homework Leader/Assistant
Training
 3:30-6:00- Central Office
October 19th Instructional Leader/
Assistant Training
 3:30-6:00- Central Office
October 20th Lead Teacher Training
 3:30-5:00- Central Office