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This document should be different from the material you use to market your program to parents.\u003Cbr>Putting together a one-page overview that captures these details is an effective way to communicate critical information. This document will help to highlight the opportunities available for youth, the outcomes being realized and the needs your program faces. It’s also a way to communicate your program information with clarity and consistency.\u003Cbr>You will need to collect the following information for your one-page overview:\u003Cbr>􀁸 Types of programs offered\u003Cbr>􀁸 Positive outcomes seen within program\u003Cbr>􀁸 Program examples of engaged learning, school/community partnerships and family engagement\u003Cbr>􀁸 Number of children and youth served\u003Cbr>􀁸 Number of low income children served\u003Cbr>􀁸 If applicable, the number of children/youth on a wait list and resources needed to serve those youth (this helps to build the case for support)\u003Cbr>􀁸 Resources needed to build/sustain your program\u003Cbr>􀁸 Contact information for your program and director contact information\u003Cbr>Tips for creating a powerful one-pager:\u003Cbr>􀁸 Keep each thought short and succinct\u003Cbr>􀁸 Create headings to make it easy for the reader to skim the page and understand the main points\u003Cbr>􀁸 Group common facts and figures together under a single heading\u003Cbr>􀁸 Use bullet points to organize your messages\u003Cbr>􀁸 Add a candid photo that exemplifies learning in action—don’t forget to include a caption with the photo along with a photo credit when necessary (make sure to get a proper photo release form signed)\u003Cbr>􀁸 Create a pie chart (or other visual) that communicates your funding sources along with a description of your financial needs\u003Cbr>**A Free “One Page Program Overview” Template is available on the Beyond School Bells Website to utilize in creating your program’s document\u003Cbr>pg. 2 |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>SPARK Afterschool & Summer Program\u003Cbr>**SAMPLE** **SAMPLE** **SAMPLE** **SAMPLE** **SAMPLE** **SAMPLE** |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| |  |  | |  |\n| The SPARK program is designed to provide students with a safe, supported, and structured afterschool environment that offers a variety of academic and enrichment opportunities to students and families. Programming has met the goals of increased academic success, positive social and personal skills, and increased community and parent involvement. |  |  |  |  |\n| Program highlights . . .\u003Cbr>After School Program: 150 student participants\u003Cbr>Summer Program: 120 student participants\u003Cbr>* 71% of students receive free/reduced lunch\u003Cbr>* 57% of elementary students participate in the program.\u003Cbr>􀁸 SPARK provides afterschool and school half-day programming at three elementary schools and the middle school.\u003Cbr>􀁸 SPARK offers homework assistance for the first 30 minutes of our program, followed by hands-on learning experiences through daily club activities. These clubs include robotics, gardening, knitting, drama, tae kwon do, computer programming, painting and technology.\u003Cbr>􀁸 SPARK has seen clear academic outcomes for nearly three-quarters of those served on a regular basis around improved school skills, classroom performance, and homework completion. |  |  |  | Our funding . . .\u003Cbr>As SPARK looks to the coming years, plans are being made to sustain programming. A decrease in federal grant dollars necessitates the importance of local support. We would like to serve all youth in our community; however, we are unable to do so at this time due to our limited funding.\u003Cbr>Wait list of 50 students. Only 30% of our students’famili","cbCaiqZbI7i3c0oP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqZbI7i3c0oP","pdf",1071902,"English","# Creating a One-Page Program Overview\n## Tips for creating a powerful one-pager\n# Key Talking Points","[{\"question\":\"What information should be included in a one-page program overview?\",\"answer\":\"Include program types, positive outcomes, example initiatives (learning, partnerships, family engagement), numbers served (including low-income), wait-list needs if applicable, resources required to build and sustain the program, and program/director contact details.\"},{\"question\":\"How should talking points be structured for meetings or an “elevator speech”?\",\"answer\":\"Cover why afterschool programs matter to kids and the community, how the program addresses those needs, what positive changes the program creates, and what the program needs to be successful—supported by strengths and a personal anecdote.\"},{\"question\":\"What research-based benefits should be included in talking points for afterschool and summer learning?\",\"answer\":\"Highlight solutions that help close the achievement gap, support working families by covering the weekly supervision gap, keep children safe and healthy, and align with education visions through project-based and STEM activities.\"}]","COMMUNICATION - ACTION TOOLKIT - One-Page Program Overview and Advocacy Talking Points | PDF",1789180434]