To be an Indy Summer Learning Lab site, schools should be able to carry out the requirements listed below. ISLL sites will receive support from The Mind Trust, ISLL academic deans, and Lavinia Group staff to carry out logistics and programming.

Additionally, sites receive funding to cover costs for executing a high-quality Indy Summer Learning Labs site. For questions about site requirements, please email program@indysummerlearninglabs.com.

Curriculum and enrichment

• Utilize the Lavinia RISE math and reading curriculum.

• Administer a pre-assessment during the first week of the program and a post-assessment during the final week of the program.

• Commit at least 3.5 hours of your daily program to math and reading instruction from June 17 - July 19.

• Develop a plan and budget for enrichment activities to provide students with a full-day program.

• Provide meals and snacks (as needed) for participating students.

• Order supplies from a list provided by ISLL to fully implement the Lavinia RISE curriculum, as well as supplies needed to operate afternoon enrichment activities.

• Establish and enforce safety protocols.

Staffing

• Hire staff to execute the program, including teachers and any support staff needed.

• Develop a teacher coaching, support, and administration plan, including substitute teacher plans.

• Provide all services and resources essential to instruction with a clear system that instructional staff understand (e.g., copying & printing services).

• Ensure staff completes reporting requirements consistently and with fidelity (attendance, surveys, grading, pre- and post-testing).

• Oversee attendance and participation at Lavinia RISE pre-program trainings and ongoing professional development.

• Support staff in understanding program expectations, resolving issues, maintaining quality instruction, and maintaining a positive culture and student experience.

Enrollment and data collection

• Recruit students to participate in Indy Summer Learning Labs and collect all mandatory information to meet reporting requirements.

• Maintain an attendance system to record each student’s daily attendance in the program.

• Manage program budget and record expenses.

• Complete required action steps pertaining to data reporting, expense reporting, and trainings for expected implementation processes.