The very thought of summer school often makes both educators and students groan. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? What if you could offer an immersive, engaging experience that helps students make meaningful connections to learning? The kind of summer school program that makes a real difference in your students’ lives and reinvigorates your teaching staff too?
It really is possible to create a summer school program that will get both students and teachers excited to participate! And it doesn’t have to be a huge strain on resources, budgets, or prep time. With this free Summer School Planning Guide from VAI Education, you’ll learn how to create your best summer learning program ever.
5 Steps to a Smoother Summer School Program
The key to a better summer school lies in incorporating project-based learning (PBL). VAI Education’s guide lays out five simple steps to help anyone plan an immersive, rigorous PBL summer school experience, and offers helpful tips and advice to help things go smoothly. In this guide, you’ll learn how to:
- Establish your summer school guiding principles.
- Identify learning gaps and goals.
- Explore and select authentic learning experiences.
- Align learning goals with your chosen experiences.
- Provide the training and resources teachers need to get started.
Plus, learn how to recruit strong and enthusiastic summer school teachers by giving them a chance to pursue passion projects. Summer school offers flexibility, allowing educators to expand on the usual curriculum in ways that will reinvigorate their love of teaching.
VAI Education Makes Summer School Planning Easy
It’s exciting to plan for authentic, unique learning experiences over the summer, but it can also feel a bit daunting. That’s where VAI Education comes in. Their professional development program walks you through the process of planning a project-based summer learning experience. You can also explore VAI Education’s 10 fully developed PBL projects, which provide educators with the plans and supplies they need to jump right in and start teaching.
Download the VAI Education Summer School Guide today to begin the process of planning a better, more engaging summer school program for your organization.
