Champions Before and After School

KLC School Partnerships KNOWS School-Age Children

For nearly 20 years, KLC School Partnerships' core service offering has been our onsite before and after school programming, provided at no cost to schools.

• Over 600 programs nationwide.
• We handle all hiring, training, equipment and materials ordering and replenishment, and ongoing program management.
• Our Top 10 Quality Criteria and 19 Best Practices (geared to each site we serve) hold staff accountable to the highest operational standards.

An Extended Learning Emphasis KLC School Partnerships' programs are divided into five Activity Areas developed by our company's curriculum support team. The Activity Areas provide a mix of learning and recreational activities that both reinforce classroom lessons and "let kids be kids:" Take the Challenge—a homework focused segment Imagine That—art, music and drama Sports Zone—indoor and outdoor recreational activities The Nature of It—science-related projects Snack Attack—an opportunity to learn about healthy eating and to enjoy a healthy snack

Literacy, Character-Building, and Fitness Enhancements

• At least 30 minutes of the after-school day are dedicated to a reading, writing, or vocabulary building activity.
• Children's progress is tracked and rewarded.
• The innovative Champions BookClub introduces a new work of children's literature monthly.
  • Staff read aloud to children to enhance their appreciation.
  • A variety of activities maximizes children's enjoyment of each book.

Do-Right Crew Character-Building program
Helps children and families grow in several areas, including:

• Mentoring
• Community involvement
• Family involvement
• Conflict resolution
• Diversity appreciation

Fitness initiative
This program incorporates fun daily fitness activities that focus on five major areas:

• Physical activity
• Health
• Nutrition
• Goal setting
• Relaxation and stress management

Staff step into the role of personal trainer, inspiring children to adopt healthy eating habits and maintain physical fitness as a life-long pursuit.

Homework options
These programs help families ensure that the right homework program is in place for their child.

Industry-Leading Quality Monitoring Criteria

For the past seven years, KLC School Partnerships has utilized our Top 10 Quality Criteria at all after-school, preschool, and kindergarten sites. These criteria ensure that staff fully implement and are accountable to maintain essential program components through monthly program evaluations. The school-age Top 10 Quality Criteria, based on NAA (National AfterSchool Association) guidelines, include routine measurement and documentation of key program elements, including:

• A professional-appearing staff
• A properly designed classroom
• A health and safety focus
• Thorough curriculum utilization
• Appropriate and effective staff-child interaction and staff-parent communication