"Building Successful Extracurricular Enrichment Programs is a must read for educators or administrators who want to develop, implement, and maintain engaging out-of-school programs. Accessible and easy to use, this book focuses on four basic approaches to building enrichment programs: grassroots, semi-structured, franchise, and fully structured. Readers will walk through each stage of the process, from conception, to fund-raising, to implementation and evaluation. Successful programs require significant,time, energy, and resources; this book makes what is often a very demanding process understandable and obtainable. With practical tools and tips to support every student, this essential guidebook equips teachers, administrators, and home educators with the step-by-step strategies to confidently design their own extracurricular programs"--
Building Successful Extracurricular Enrichment Programs is a must read for educators or administrators who want to develop, implement, and maintain engaging out-of-school programs.
The Introduction, (or Don't Be Afraid)
1. Establishing Your Vision, (or
I See What You're Saying) 2. The Impossible Dream Machine, (or the Kids Lead
the Way)
3. Semi-Structured Programs, (or I'll Do the Heavy Lifting and You
Pay the Bill)
4. The Franchise Extracurricular Enrichment Program, (or Mind
If I Tag Along)
5. The Program Director, (or Are You Crazy)
6. On Being the
Program Director, (or You Knew the Job Was Dangerous When You Took It)
7.
The Fully-Structured Program, (or the Whole Ball of Wax)
8. Fear of Funding,
(or Beggars Can't Be Choosers)
9. The Conclusion, (or the Show Has Just
Begun)
Michael Cain is a recently retired teacher with a career spanning 34 years. He has created over half a dozen successful afterschool and summer programs. Throughout his career, Cain has received various awards and accommodations. A mathematics instructor with a degree in fine art, Cain has incorporated his skills and talents to develop and implement educational enrichment throughout his community.
