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Gifford Youth Achievement Center AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM Grant: $60,680 Funds Used: $60,680 Total Children Served: 238 Cost per child: $2,825.29 Focus Area: After School and Summer Recreational Activities and Academic Enrichment Taxonomy Number: PS -9800.9900 Youth Enrichment Program Program Description: The After School Education Program (ASEP) is an after school program for children in grades K-12. This program offers educational assistance through tutoring, homework assistance, personal growth and development, cultural, social and recreational activities. Collaboration: School District of Indian River County, Indian River State College, and the Indian River County Library System GOALS/OUTCOMES REPORT** 1. 92% of middle/high school students will improve their emotional/social skills. Results: 91% of students improved their emotional/social skills. Destination Knowledge — Ripple Effects is a research -based tool to help children build resilience and handle non-academic issues that get in the way of school success. Students are using this program to improve their social/emotional skills in decision-making, assertiveness, impulse control, empathy, and community connection. 2. 93% of students in grades K — 5 will complete their homework assignments by the end of the day. Results: 95% of students completed their homework assignments by the end of the day. The primary focus of the after-school program is the completion of homework and any academic assignments. Students are expected to complete their homework, with the assistance of their teacher and/or volunteers, before leaving for the day. 3. 92% of students that receive a grade of "C" or lower in Reading, English and/or Math, during the 111 nine -weeks grading period will improve that grade by the 3►d nine -weeks grading period. Results: 94% of students improved the grade of "C" or lower in Reading, English and/or Math by the 4th nine - weeks. Fifty-four percent of students made the A/B Honor Roll during the 4th nine -weeks, a period in which students received their academic instruction virtually. ** The school year ended 3/13/2020 due to COVID-19 and the Governor's stay-at-home order. The reported results are based on data compiled as of this date. COVID-19 Update: Due to COVID-19 and Gov. Desantis' Stay -at -Home Executive Order, the in-person, after- school program ended on 3/13/2020 and the school year ended on 5/28/2020. During this period, GYAC staff implemented tools "virtually" that would ensure our students continued their academic learning while at home. GYAC's website provided homework assistance hotlines, video storytime readings, notes from teachers, teacher videos, and educational resources for students and parents. 114