| Title: |
Summer 305 Explore, Experience, and Excel, 2024: An Analysis of Participation and Impact. Evaluation Matters. Volume 24, Number 01 |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Vanessa Gonzalez Hernandez; Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Office of Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis (ARDA) |
| Source: |
Office of Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis, Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 2025. |
| Availability: |
Office of Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis, Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 1450 NE Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33132. Tel: 305-995-1000; Fax: 305-995-7521; Web site: https://arda.dadeschools.net/#!/fullWidth/2001 |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
22 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Summer Programs; Public Schools; Camps; Elementary Secondary Education; Remedial Instruction; Reading Instruction; Mathematics Instruction; Internship Programs; Required Courses; Early Intervention; Federal Programs; Social Services; Language Arts; STEM Education; Art Education; Teacher Attitudes; Program Effectiveness; Skill Development; Enrichment Activities; Attendance; Learner Engagement |
| Geographic Terms: |
Florida |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: |
Early Head Start |
| Abstract: |
This report examines the implementation of Summer 305, an enhanced summer program which operated from June 24 through July 26 during the summer of 2024 at 103 sites in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Twenty-two program offerings were provided to accelerate learning recovery, develop foundational skills, and address social and emotional needs. Enrolled students participated in a complement of programs that included supplemental reading instruction, course recovery, and/or courses needed for graduation. This report examines three elementary programs (Early Head Start, Smart Start Elementary Camps, and Tomorrow's Leaders), four secondary programs (course recovery, Algebra 1 Remediation, Smart Start Teen Camps, and summer internships), three language camps (Newcomer Summer Language for Elementary, Middle, and Senior High), and the Extended School Year Services Program. Participation and attendance data, which were obtained from the student course registration data file and the attendance history master file, were examined through descriptive statistics. Findings show Summer 305 implemented a suite of components to serve more than 25,000 students with a wide variety of needs across grade levels, and provided them with various learning opportunities. While not all components demonstrated significant gains in standardized achievement measures, many students benefited from targeted academic support, skill-building activities, and enrichment experiences. High attendance and completion rates across multiple programs indicate strong student engagement, and teacher feedback reflected positive reception of curriculum and instructional materials. These results highlight the program's role in maintaining learning continuity and supporting students' academic progress over the summer. |
| Abstractor: |
ERIC |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
ED674876 |
| Database: |
ERIC |