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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Hi! I subscribe to the National Summer Learning Association’s newsletter and this month there is very short article about 5 ideas for improving summer programs
that applies to library summer reading programs too. They are (copied and pasted from the article):<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#285685">#1.</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#285685">
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Assess the needs of your community</span></i></strong>, and make sure the mission and vision of your program are connected with documented school or community needs.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#285685">#2.</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#285685">
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Spread the word that your summer program is important to the community.</span></i></strong> Involve staff, families, and youth in reaching out to funders and policymakers about the need for and benefits
of your program. <br>
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#285685">#3.</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#285685">
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Understand requirements and deadlines for offering summer nutrition at your program.</span></i></strong>
<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001iCirTLQswSRL_8SmSzdOKT8sQ3g0NvWm5N1C-q5wMdMXPkmyKjl6vl7n0K6eatNtnrnpIAFGRU1NIAJbLn_f7deoW--IzgZXaeMIl0-5Psjhw5EoZZzghl922vk-7d5ZHKLqsy_lVGGvdVL0mijBrBqIogKQM227rFnC62_rOU4=" target="_blank">
Apply to be a summer meals site</a> for youth. (<i>In Oregon, go to <a href="http://www.summerfoodoregon.org/support">
http://www.summerfoodoregon.org/support</a> and read ‘Become a Sponsor’ to learn how to become a summer food site</i>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#285685">#4.</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#285685">
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Develop job descriptions for all seasonal positions.</span></i></strong> Be prepared to offer jobs at least three months in advance of the program to ensure you secure the best and brightest staff.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#285685">#5.</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#285685">
<em><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Develop a partnership wish list</span></b></em>; then reach out to schools or community-based organizations for introductory meetings</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Read the full article and newsletter below or online at
<a href="http://tiny.cc/nlgf9w">http://tiny.cc/nlgf9w</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">katie
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Katie Anderson, Library Development Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><a href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us">katie.anderson@state.or.us</a>, 503-378-2528</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Summer Times from the National Summer Learning Association [mailto:info@summerlearning.ccsend.com]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Summer Times from the National Summer Learning Association<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 09, 2014 7:55 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Katie Anderson<br>
<b>Subject:</b> 5 tips to help improve your program in 2014<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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New Year!!! </span></b></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#285685">What improvements do you plan to make to your summer learning program in 2014?
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</i></b>Here are <em><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">five ideas</span></b></em>--from sustainability to partnerships--that you can implement this year to improve your program's outcomes for youth.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#285685">#1.</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#285685">
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Assess the needs of your community</span></i></strong>, and make sure the mission and vision of your program are connected with documented school or community needs.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#285685">#2.</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#285685">
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Spread the word that your summer program is important to the community.</span></i></strong> Involve staff, families, and youth in reaching out to funders and policymakers about the need for and benefits
of your program. <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#285685">#3.</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#285685">
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Understand requirements and deadlines for offering summer nutrition at your program.</span></i></strong>
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Apply to be a summer meals site</a> for youth. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#285685">#4.</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#285685">
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Develop job descriptions for all seasonal positions.</span></i></strong> Be prepared to offer jobs at least three months in advance of the program to ensure you secure the best and brightest staff.
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