This document discusses summer learning loss, which is the loss of reading and math skills that occurs over the summer break when school is not in session. It primarily affects low-income and disadvantaged minority students, resulting in greater learning loss compared to average students. Some challenges to addressing this issue include a lack of community resources, human capital, and accessibility of programs. Potential solutions involve implementing a year-long school calendar, summer school programs, and community summer programming. An effective program invests in high-quality staff, partnerships between schools and communities, funding, and resources focused on student success. Encouraging reading and connecting students with supportive adults can also help minimize summer learning loss.

1. AMY HOWARD
LIS 201 H002
OCTOBER 7, 2015
Summer Learning Loss

2. WHAT IS SUMMER LEARNING LOSS
WHO EXPERIENCES THIS LOSS
CHALLENGES TO SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS TO THE LOSS
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD PROGRAM
A SIMPLE EFFECTIVE WAY TO HELP
CONCLUSION
Summer Learning Loss

3. What is Summer Learning Loss
 Loss of reading and
math skills
 Occurs over
summer break
 One month of loss
over the three
months

4. IT IS NOT
EQUAL
Who Experiences this Loss
 Higher loss for low-
income and
disadvantaged
minorities
 Higher loss than the
average student’s loss

5. Challenges to Solutions
 Community resources
 Human capital
 Program accessibility

6. Solutions to the Loss
 Year long school calendar
 Summer school
 Summer programming

7. Characteristics of a Good Program
 Invest in high quality staff
 School and community partnerships
 Look for funding
 Utilize resources that focus on the success of the
program and the student

8. Simple and Effective Way to Help
 Encourage reading
 Connect students with adults and teachers who
can aid and encourage them

9. SUMMER LEARNING LOSS MUST BE MINIMIZED
Conclusion

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