SUMMER LEARNING FRAMEWORK 3 - Guide for Summer 2023 Programs

Oct 15, 2026

Summer Learning Framework guidance for planning and implementing summer programs for complex area and school levels, focused on addressing students’ learning needs. Outlines key planning considerations, prioritized student groups by academic gaps and attendance impacts, and emphasizes infrastructure alignment across school, complex area, and State. Establishes four guiding principles: equity and excellence, connections to culture and place, focus on the whole child, and college/career/community readiness. Includes summer learning models, program design, offerings, instruction methods, resources, support, health and safety, meals, transportation, and data reporting and evaluation for Summer 2023 operations.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages22

Reading Time55 min

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Summer Learning Framework

Guiding Principles and Planning Priorities

Summer Learning Models

Types of Offerings and Method of Instruction

Resources and Department Support

Library Resources and Vendor Guidance

Supports, Health, and Operations (Summer 2023)

Student Supports, Meals, Transportation, and Technology

Data Reporting, Metrics, and Evaluation

SUMMER LEARNING FRAMEWORK 3 SUMMER LEARNING MODELS 4 PROGRAM DESIGN 5 INFRASTRUCTURE 5 DATA COLLECTION & REPORTING 5 REFERENCES 6 SUMMER PROGRAMMING 6 PROGRAM OFFERINGS 6 TYPES OF OFFERINGS 11 METHOD OF INSTRUCTION 11 RESOURCES 12 Library Summer Resources available to all Department Teachers and Students 12 Nohona Hawai‘i Vendor List 13 Guidance for Reviewing Curriculum and Instructional Materials 14 SUMMER 2023 SUPPORTS, HEALTH, AND OPERATIONS 14 SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS 14 HEALTH AND SAFETY 15 SUMMER MEALS 15 SUMMER TRANSPORTATION 16 ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND CONNECTIVITY 16 SUMMER PERSONNEL AND BUDGET 16 Hiring of Casual Hire Employees 16 Counselors and Social Workers 17 Specialized Student Support Programs and Funding-Summer 2023 18 DATA REPORTING, METRICS, AND EVALUATION 18 SUMMER PROGRAMS, DATA COLLECTION, AND REPORTING 19 Data Collection & Review Processes 20 Reporting 20 INFINITE CAMPUS 21 OTHER INFORMATION 22 SUMMER LEARNING FRAMEWORK The Summer Learning Framework is intended to provide guidance and direction for planning and implementing summer programs to address the learning needs of students at the complex area and school levels. As summer programs are designed, the following should be considered:❖ Assess school and complex area needs using data sources. ❖ Determine the focus of the program and target population. ❖ Determine measurable outcomes. ❖ Determine the methodology (e.g. in-person, blended) . ❖ Determine support needed from the state offices. When designing programs, the following students should be prioritized for participation in the programs:❖ Students who are two (2) or more grade levels below for English Language Arts (ELA) and/or math.❖ High school students who are not on-track to graduate, especially seniors. ❖ Fourth graders who did not meet proficiency in grade 3 . ❖ Students in grades 1-3 who were not able to attend in-person for their early years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ❖ Students in transition grades (rising kindergarten, middle school, high school, post-secondary) . Student motivation is particularly a key component when creating programs for vulnerable populations that have been less engaged. Innovation and partnerships are opportunities to think of new ways to accelerate and personalize student learning. The infrastructure at the school, complex area, and State require alignment to facilitate smooth operations. The framework is driven by four (4) guiding principles: Equity and excellence: As a dual language educational system, an enduring commitment to equity is central to the mission and vision for Hawaiʻi public schools. Framed by Nā Hopena Aʻo (HĀ), this principle conveys a shared understanding that all students should have access to rigorous, engaging, and well-rounded learning experiences aligned with the Hawaiʻi Core Standards. This value also reflects a belief that all students in Hawaiʻi can achieve academic success. Connections to culture and place: Connections to culture and place are vital to creating meaningful learning opportunities and ensuring that the students of Hawaiʻi have meaningful learning experiences that are relevant to their heritage and home. Students are part of an extended ‘ohana, the environment, their community and a global society. Education encourages students to value these connections and become stewards to make the world a better place. Updated APRIL 2023 3 Focus on the whole child: The interdependence between social, emotional, mental, physical, and academic development provides every student with positive school experiences and creates thoughtful, well-adjusted, and engaged citizens. In addition to creating learning environments and opportunities that engage and challenge students, classrooms must be caring, safe, and supportive. Thus, students’ health, well-being, and developmental needs are priorities. College, career and community readiness: Hawaiʻi can prov

FAQs

What planning factors should be considered when designing summer programs?

Programs should assess school and complex area needs using data, determine the focus and target population, define measurable outcomes, select delivery methodology (e.g., in-person or blended), and identify needed support from state offices.

Which students are prioritized for participation in summer programs?

Priority includes students two or more grade levels behind in ELA and/or math, high school students not on track to graduate (especially seniors), fourth graders who did not meet grade 3 proficiency, students in grades 1–3 unable to attend in-person due to COVID-19, and students in transition grade levels.

What are the four guiding principles of the Summer Learning Framework?

The framework is driven by equity and excellence; connections to culture and place; focus on the whole child; and college, career, and community readiness.

Oct 15, 2026

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