Prior to the start of the Summer Enrichment Program, the district mailed an information letter to parents of all Grade 3–5 students enrolled in LitCamp. The letter was translated into the district-identified three most common non-English languages spoken in the community (Spanish, Pashto, and Arabic) and explained the purpose of the study and what would be expected of participating students. The letter instructed parents to sign the form and return it to their child’s Summer Enrichment Program teacher on the first day if they did not want their child to participate in study activities. The letter also explained that opting out of the study would not affect student participation in all Summer Enrichment Program activities, including LitCamp instruction. Only three parents opted out of having their child participate in the study activities. Student assessment and demographic data. RMC Research coordinated with district planning and accountability staff to obtain student level assessment and demographic data for all students enrolled in LitCamp in summer 2018. Demographic data were available for 100% ( n = 971) of enrolled students. Spring assessment data were available for 91% ( n = 884) of all 971 enrolled students and fall assessment data were available for 27% ( n = 266) of all enrolled students. Exhibit B2 presents the assessment sample demographics.
Exhibit B2 Student Assessment Sample Demographics
LITCAMP SAMPLE Kindergarten–Grade 5
COMPARISON SAMPLE Kindergarten–Grade 5
Race/Ethnicity
Asian
9%
8%
Black
40%
39%
12%
10%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Multiracial
29%
34%
White
Gender
42%
48%
Female
Special Program Eligibility
12%
10%
English Learner
Special Education
29%
29%
n = 266
n = 266
LITCAMP EVALUATION IN SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 23
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