Built on Proven Research, Designed for Greater Impact Arly is a powerful platform that enables any program, anywhere, to implement high-quality learning experiences. Developed by BellXcel, a nationally- recognized leader in youth programming for over 30 years, Arly’s purposeful design unifies all of BellXcel’s independently validated programming components into one complete solution. With Arly, program providers gain research-backed resources, training, and support to create enriching programs that drive measurable outcomes. Independently-Validated to Meet ESSA Evidence Standards The following cites key conclusions from third-party assessments validating Arly’s foundational model meets the ESSA evidence standards for high-quality summer and afterschool programming. The RAND Corporation’s independent review of summer programs nationwide confirms the program model meets the highest levels of evidence – one of only 43 summer programs in the U.S. with that distinction. 19 Research for Action’s independent study found that the model meets the highest levels of evidence – one of only 16 academically-focused afterschool programs nationwide. 20 These are examples of the rigorous internal and external evaluations that create Arly’s evidence base to strengthen youth programs and drive meaningful impact.
Evidence of Participant Success and Family Engagement
Arly is built on research-backed methods that have demonstrated measurable gains in youth academic performance, social-emotional development, and engagement. Findings show: • Continued academic progress during the summer. On average, students gain 2 months of academic gains in literacy and 2.5 months in math during the summer. 1, 2 • Improved school-year standardized assessments. Youth perform higher on fall and spring national standardized test, such as Dibels, NWEA MAP, and iReady. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 • Increased school year attendance. Summer participants have higher school attendance in the fall than their peers*. 2, 7, 8 • Reduced school year behavioral referrals. Participants have less school year behavioral referrals. 2, 8 • Boosted school year academic performance among various student groups. Youth in key subgroups gain literacy and math skills and/or perform higher on school-year assessments *: 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10
• Hispanic/Latino students • Dual language learners • Students receiving free and reduced price meals
• Pre-kindergarten • Elementary grades K–4 • Middle school grades 5–8 • Special education needs
• Increases engagement and interest in learning. Summer participants enter the school year with improved attitudes toward learning and increased eagerness to learn. 1 Additionally, participants spend less time on screens. 9 • Strengthened key social-emotional skills. Youth experience growth in key social-emotional competencies such as growth mindset, self-regulation, self-awareness, responsible decision making, and self-confidence. 1, 17, 18 • Increased family engagement in participant’s learning. Parents/caregivers increase their involvement in their child’s education, including reading to their children* and encouraging their child to read more frequently. 1, 9
* Comparison group of similar children who did not participate in a summer or afterschool program. See each individual study for more details on the comparison group.
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