Afterschool Research: Special Populations
Meeting the needs of all children
Afterschool programs are helping to level the playing field, providing all children with the academic, social and emotional supports they need.
Afterschool Research: Special Populations
Meeting the needs of all children
Afterschool programs are helping to level the playing field, providing all children with the academic, social and emotional supports they need.
More children are participating in an afterschool program than ever before, with 10.2 million children in a program. From reaching students in underserved communities to delivering individualized attention to students at risk of falling behind in school, afterschool programs are supporting students who are in most need of help. This section contains examples of afterschool programs serving English language learners, rural communities, students with disabilities and other special needs, and much more.
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Afterschool Benefits Kids with Special Needs (2008) This issue brief highlights the effectiveness of afterschool programming in offering children with special needs an opportunity to develop alongside their non-disabled peers. The benefits of afterschool for kids with special needs include; improved performance on standardized tests, mastery of individualized education goals, higher grades, improved behavior and increased motivation to learn. |
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Afterschool and Students with Special Needs (2004) Students with special needs may not always receive the resources they need to reach their full potential during the school day, but afterschool programs can offer additional activities more tailored to the individual needs of children. Our first issue brief examines the valuable role afterschool programs can play in the life of a child with special needs. |
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