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www.FredParent.NET • • • • 37 • • • • • • • 37 • • 37 Here are some research- based best practices to look for when seeking a summer program for your child: • Small summer school programs are more effective than large summer school programs with more than eight classrooms of students. • Programs offering individualized assistance or instruction in groups of less than 20 students cause students to make the greatest gains. • Summer school programs for students with learning disabilities have a positive impact. • Suburban summer school programs tend to have a higher effectiveness than those carried out in large cities. • Parent involvement in summer learning has a positive impact. • Programs lasting between 60 and 120 hours are proven to be the most effective. • Summer programs should focus on reading and math skills. For more information see the summary of the meta-analysis by Cooper, Valentine, and Muhlenbruck: http://www.parentcenterhub.org/ repository/abstract78/ Nina Parrish lives in Spotsylvania with her husband and daughter where she runs a tutoring service. Research shows that kids who do not participate in structured and stimulating summer activities lose out academically. learning corner 7920990.INDD Rappahannock Area Community Service Board Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Substance Abuse, Prevention and Early Intervention Services YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING www.racsb.state.va.us Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed for adults who interact with young people (parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, and peers). The course teaches how to help an adolescent (age 12–18) who is experiencing a mental health or substance abuse challenge. To register for or host a Youth Mental Health First Aid training provided by RACSB, please contact: Jennifer Bateman at 540/374-3337, ext. 100 or jbateman@racsb.state.va.us