What's New

AYPF is now accepting internship applications for the Fall (September – December) 2010 period.

There are no upcoming events to announce at this time.

Please check back later for updates about our Fall 2010 activities!

Past Webinars

Building a Better School Day: The Massachusetts Expanded Learning Time Initiative: This webinar examined the creation, implementation, and results of the Massachusetts Expanded Learning Time Initiative.

Preparing College- and Career-Ready Students: Elements of Successful Programs: This webinar examined the elements of program models that have demonstrated effectiveness in preparing students for postsecondary access and success, based on the results of rigorous evaluations. This event was recorded and is now available on the webinar page.

Recently Released Publications

Building Capacity to Promote College and Career Readiness for Secondary-Level English Language Learners: Policy Brief featuring Austin, Texas. This issue brief explores opportunities for educational systems to develop strategic policies and programs to enhance the success of adolescent English language learners (ELLs). The brief is based on lessons learned from a May, 2010 AYPF fact-finding trip to Austin, Texas for state-level policy leaders. Highlighted policy issues include building human capital to provide rigorous instruction for ELLs; developing partnerships to support both rural and urban districts; creating policies and programs that are responsive to the diversity within the ELL population; and increasing college access for ELL students. The brief concludes with policy guidelines for enhancing system-wide support for this rapidly-growing group of students. (June 2010)

AYPF Policy Brief: Challenges, Assets, and Innovations: Considerations for Secondary Education in Rural Communities This brief summarizes the lessons learned during a February 2010 AYPF study mission to North Carolina that examined how rural education systems are providing high quality instruction and improving the readiness of young people for life beyond high school. Participants learned about how federal and state policies and funding streams affect rural school districts; the unique challenges of providing high quality instruction in rural settings; and innovative approaches to providing comprehensive education in rural communities. The brief outlines several key issues affecting rural education nationwide and discusses how current federal policy priorities affect rural education. (February 2010)

Success at Every Step: How 23 Programs Support Youth on the Path to College and Beyond (2009) This publication describes 23 programs that have been proven to help young people successfully complete high school and be prepared for success in postsecondary education and careers. (October 2009).

AYPF Issue Brief –Building and Using Longitudinal Data Systems for Effective Reporting and to Improve Student Achievement

This issue brief describes AYPF's field trip and learning exchange hosted in June 2009 in partnership with the Data Quality Campaign. The brief describes the key themes and lessons learned including developing a data culture, effective data governance, and creating an LDS with the ability to connect across agencies and states. Additionally, there are excellent resources to guide states as they work to develop a comprehensive LDS. (December 2009)

Strengthening Indian Country Through Tribal Youth Programs.

This report examines how Tribal Youth Programs (TYP), supported by the office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) at the U.S. Department of Justice, are succeeding in improving the lives of youth and strengthening families through detailed case-studies of five tribal communities. (October 2009).

High School Career Academies: A 40-Year Proven Model for Improving College and Career Readiness (2009).

This publication provides an overview of career academies along with policy recommendations to expand the model.

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