BOOST GRANT SPOTLIGHT

This summer, Spalding County's Leisure Services team gave area youth a big learning "boost!"

Thanks to the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, the State of Georgia received a three-year opportunity to provide expanded learning support for all students through Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time (BOOST) grants. These were available through the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN), the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), and Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA)

A GRPA member, Spalding County Parks, Public Grounds & Leisure Services applied for a grant and was awarded a total of $94,208 that fully funded salaries for certified teachers and assistants as well as for other enrichment programs The Summer BOOST program took place at all three Spalding County community centers AMBUCS, City Park, and Fairmont and served an unprecedented 110 Spalding County children. We were thrilled with the results

Ages5-7:

63% of participants increased from Developing Learners to AccomplishedLearners

37% of participants increased from Accomplished Learners toAcceleratedLearners

Ages8-9:

64% of participants increased from Developing Learners to AccomplishedLearners

36% of participants increased from Accomplished Learners toAcceleratedLearners

Ages10-12:

41% of participants increased from Developing Learners to AccomplishedLearners.

59% of participants increased from Accomplished Learners toAcceleratedLearners

Ages5-7:

68% of participants increased from Developing Learners to Accomplished Learners

32% of participants increased from Accomplished Learners to Accelerated Learners

Ages8-9:

64% of participants increased from Developing Learners to Accomplished Learners

36% of participants increased from Accomplished Learners to Accelerated Learners

Ages10-12:

READING MATH CRITICAL THINKING

51% of participants increased from Developing Learners to Accomplished Learners.

49% of participants increased from Accomplished Learners to Accelerated Learners

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An average of 65% of participating students increased their critical thinking skills, going from Developing Learners to Accomplished Learners

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