Bloomberg Philanthropies
Partnership
Bloomberg Philanthropies Partnership
Summer 
Returns
Summer School Grants Offered in Five Cities for Summer 2024
Summer Boost is returning for its third consecutive year, thanks to the generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies and co-funders. Charter schools in New York City, Baltimore, Memphis, Nashville, and San Antonio are invited to apply. Up to $2,000 per student will be awarded to accelerate academic progress in English language arts and math, and to fund engaging enrichment activities for the summer of 2024.
In addition to funds for enrichment programming, Lavinia Group will once again offer our comprehensive curriculum and professional development for schools who opt in to Lavinia’s RISE Summer Learning Program.
Summer Boost schools participating in Lavinia Group’s RISE Summer Learning program have experienced significant gains in student achievement. In 2023, student proficiency rates in math improved by 120% and literacy proficiency rates by 189%.
See the 
at Partner Schools
Partner schools receive a customized impact report that offers a detailed analysis of student performance data collected during the summer program. Impact reports can be used to guide continuous improvement of your summer learning program.
FEATURED PARTNER SCHOOLS
Select a school to see their Impact Report for 2023.
What’s New in 2024
for the RISE Summer Learning Program
Program Enhancements
Professional Development Sessions on Differentiated Instruction
During Teacher Training Week, returning Summer Boost teachers can participate in professional development that focuses on differentiated instruction using pre-assessment data to drive instruction this summer and
push teaching practice to new heights.
Leader Onboarding
Summer Program Leaders start their program with a 2-hour session before the start of Teacher Training Week where you’ll receive a comprehensive overview of the Lavinia RISE program and learn strategies to support teachers in executing a high-impact summer program. Leaders will learn best practices for summer instructional management, and will receive tools and resources to rapidly develop teacher practice.
Leader Cohorts
Our optional weekly leader cohorts are designed to create a community of practice by building a collaborative community among summer school leaders. You'll exchange best practices and address common challenges faced during the summer in a weekly virtual session guided by a coach from the Lavinia Group. Each collaborative session focuses on a specific topic aligned to the summer schedule, with the first week concentrating on strategies for analyzing and creating action plans based on pre-assessment data.
Professional Development to Support Multilingual Learners
Lavinia Group is proud to partner with WIDA, renowned for its expertise in multilingual education. This collaboration focuses on supporting multilingual learners by offering professional development and essential resources this summer.
During teacher training week, WIDA will lead a two-hour PD session on tangible strategies to support multi language learners in the classroom. Educators will gain access to WIDA's specialized strategies and tools that effectively meet the needs of students with diverse language backgrounds. Teachers will have access to accompanying resources shared by WIDA that can be used throughout the summer.
Phonics Pre- and Post-Assessments
We’ve added a new ELA phonics assessment for Rising 1st and 2nd grade students to capture and provide more accurate data on foundational reading skills.
What’s New in 2024
for the RISE Summer Learning Program
Program Enhancements
Professional Development Sessions on Differentiated Instruction
During Teacher Training Week, returning Summer Boost teachers can participate in professional development that focuses on differentiated instruction using pre-assessment data to drive instruction this summer and
push teaching practice to new heights.
Leader Onboarding
Summer Program Leaders start their program with a 2-hour session before the start of Teacher Training Week where you’ll receive a comprehensive overview of the Lavinia RISE program and learn strategies to support teachers in executing a high-impact summer program. Leaders will learn best practices for summer instructional management, and will receive tools and resources to rapidly develop teacher practice.
Leader Cohorts
Our optional weekly leader cohorts are designed to create a community of practice by building a collaborative community among summer school leaders. You'll exchange best practices and address common challenges faced during the summer in a weekly virtual session guided by a coach from the Lavinia Group. Each collaborative session focuses on a specific topic aligned to the summer schedule, with the first week concentrating on strategies for analyzing and creating action plans based on pre-assessment data.
Professional Development to Support Multilingual Learners
Lavinia Group is proud to partner with WIDA, renowned for its expertise in multilingual education. This collaboration focuses on supporting multilingual learners by offering professional development and essential resources this summer.
During teacher training week, WIDA will lead a two-hour PD session on tangible strategies to support multilingual learners in the classroom. Educators will gain access to WIDA's specialized strategies and tools that effectively meet the needs of students with diverse language backgrounds. Teachers will have access to accompanying resources shared by WIDA that can be used throughout the summer.
Phonics Pre- and Post-Assessments
We’ve added a new ELA phonics assessment for Rising 1st and 2nd grade students to capture and provide more accurate data on foundational reading skills.
Program 
Onsite Coaching
For Rising 1st - 9th Grade
For the summer of 2024, Lavinia Group is excited to offer onsite coaching for schools. Summer Boost schools can choose to participate in Lavinia’s onsite summer coaching regardless of if you have selected to use Lavinia's RISE Summer Learning curriculum or have chosen to use your own. Participating schools will receive four half-day visits during the summer, planned jointly with a Lavinia Group coach who will provide real-time coaching during onsite visits. Learn accelerated learning strategies for math and ELA, learn best practices for intellectual preparation and analysis of student work and data, or watch an experienced Lavinia consultant model lessons in the classroom by opting to have your very own instructional coach onsite this summer. Schools looking to take advantage of this additional service should plan to include it in their Summer Boost budget.
Decodable Books
For Rising 1st - 3rd Grade
Supplement early reading instruction this summer with Lavinia Group’s RedThread Readers. Our multicultural decodable series features diverse characters and stories that make it fun to decode.
Our summer series includes a set of 10 titles and 6 copies per title, totaling 60 decodable books per classroom. Schools interested in this add-on service should allocate funding in their Summer Boost budget.
Sample Decodable Books
2024 RISE Summer Learning Program Dates
Select from one of the sessions below:
| Session Name | Leader Training Intensive | Teacher Training Week | Student Start | Student Stop | # of Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session A | Monday, May 20th, 2024 | Tuesday, May 28th - Friday, May 31st | Monday, June 3rd | Friday, July 5th | 23 Days (June 19th and July 4th off) |
| Session B | Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 | Tuesday, June 4th - Friday, June 7th | Monday, June 10th | Friday, July 12th | 23 Days (July 4th off) |
| Session C | Monday, June 3rd, 2024 | Tuesday, June 10th - Friday, June 14th | Monday, June 17th | Thursday, July 19th | 23 Days (June 19th and July 4th off) |
| Session D | Monday, June 10th, 2024 | Monday, June 17th - Friday, June 21st | Monday, June 24th | Thursday, July 25th | 23 Days (July 4th off) |
| Session E | Monday, June 24th, 2024 | Monday, July 1st - Wednesday, July 3rd | Monday, July 8th | Wednesday, August 7th | 23 Days (July 4th off) |
Lavinia Group’s RISE Summer Learning Program supports growth in math
and literacy achievement for students in Rising 1st - Rising 9th grade.
As a Summer Boost partner, joining Lavinia Group’s RISE Summer Learning Program
means you’ll gain access to:
A dynamic 5-week curriculum that engages students with immersive literacy and math lessons.
An extensive resource kit filled with detailed lesson plans, interactive materials, and essential planning tools for impactful teaching.
An interactive 3-day onboarding. Choose self-paced online or collaborative live sessions to meet your team's needs.
Ongoing professional development through live workshops or recorded training sessions.
Pre- and post-assessments, scoring guides, and rubrics to help your school identify learning gaps and monitor student growth.
Adaptable
That Accelerates Learning
The RISE Summer Learning Program provides 20 days of detailed lesson plans. Choose either a 5-day Monday-Friday schedule or a longer format with academics Monday-Thursday and field trips on Fridays. The curriculum delivers a focused 180-minute daily literacy and math session.
Flexibility is at the core of RISE - lessons can be customized to meet diverse learning styles and needs. With an expert-designed, research-backed framework, RISE equips teachers with tools to ignite students' full potential throughout the summer. Schools that have participated in the RISE Summer Learning program before can utilize materials saved from the last year's program.
Literacy Components
| Component | Grade Level | Minutes/Daily | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight Humanities™ Book Studies | Rising 1st-9th | 45 minutes/Daily | This curriculum rapidly develops students' critical thinking skills, passion for reading, and ability to analyze any book they encounter. Students read, analyze, discuss, and write about highly engaging, multicultural literature by award-winning authors. |
| Close Reading for Meaning™ | Rising 3rd-9th | 45 minutes/Daily | Teachers will learn to independently access and understand complex text through a three-day cycle of reading for main idea and craft and structure. The curriculum includes texts aligned lesson plans. |
| Systematic Phonics Instruction & Shared Poem | Rising 1st-2nd | 45 minutes/Daily | Designed so teachers can personalize instruction and target existing gaps, this curriculum includes direct, explicit, and multi-sensory routines and materials that teachers can use throughout the summer and into the school year. |
| Small Group Instruction | Rising 1st-9th | 30 Minutes/2-3x Weekly | Concrete method for intentional, effective, small-group, and individual intervention for students not reading with proficiency. Teachers will analyze data across multiple assessments, create student groups based on needs, and implement highly effective strategies for small group instruction. |
Mathematical Components
| Component | Grade Level | Minutes/Daily | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math for Meaning™ Story Problems | Rising 1st-9th | 45 minutes/Daily | Students develop the confidence and precision necessary to tackle any mathematical task independently while building their mastery of grade-level standards. This curriculum engages students in solving on and above grade level problems through hands-on learning and rich mathematical discourse. |
| Math Routines | Rising 1st-9th | 30 minutes/Daily | The RISE Math Routines Curriculum is designed to build studentsʼ mathematical fluency and conceptual understanding through targeted, discussion-based routines. Students build automaticity with operations and concepts while keeping the “why” behind strategies front and center. |
| Small Group Math Instruction | Rising 1st-9th | 30 Minutes/2-3x Weekly | Personalize learning for targeted intervention and give students meaningful and accessible practice to grow their math skills. Teachers close the most pressing gaps while building student independence by creating targeted intervention groups, selecting content, and coaching students with meaning front and center. |
Lessons
Professional Development
Enhance your summer learning program with comprehensive onboarding for leaders and teachers, coupled with ongoing professional development throughout your summer session. Leaders and teachers will develop skills that are not only valuable for summer school but also applicable throughout the school year, too.
Pre-Program Leader Onboarding
(approximately 2 hours required for leaders)
Leaders participate in a required 2-hour training session before the start of Teacher Training Week where they receive a comprehensive overview of the Lavinia RISE program. Learn strategies to support teachers in executing a high-impact summer program that accelerates student learning and insight into best practices for summer instructional management. Leaders will also gain access to valuable tools and resources they can use to rapidly develop teacher practice.
Pre-Program Teacher Training Week
(approximately 12-16 hours required for new and returning teachers)
Develop alignment on the vision for the summer and prepare teachers by planning and practicing curriculum for the first few lessons. Throughout the interactive training, teachers can ask questions, discuss content, and debate instructional approaches.
Professional Development
(approximately 45 minutes 1x weekly optional for new and returning teachers)
Our support extends beyond curriculum. Our blended learning model for professional development is the perfect combination of self-paced online learning with a synchronous component that’s designed to foster a sense of community and encourage conversation. We equip teachers with impactful teaching techniques through online learning modules. Educators from across the country then connect in professional learning communities. Lavinia coaches facilitate weekly intellectual preparation and student work study aligned to the summer curriculum.
During our interactive workshops, you’ll:
- Practice delivering high-impact lessons
- Discuss best practices for acceleration
- Connect with fellow participants
- Ask questions and get guidance
You'll have access to the online learning modules to dive deeper between sessions.
Weekly Leader Cohorts
(approximately 45 minutes 1x weekly optional for leaders)
Optional weekly leader cohorts create a community of practice for summer leaders to build leadership skills, share best practices, and collectively problem-solve any challenges leaders commonly encounter throughout the summer. These virtual meetings occur weekly throughout the summer and will be facilitated by a Lavinia Group coach. Each meeting has a predetermined topic aligned to the summer schedule. For example, in week 1 we will discuss how to develop an action plan in response to your pre-assessment data.
Pre- and Post Assessment 
Evaluate and strengthen your summer program with Lavinia Group's tailored pre- and post-assessments.
These tools are designed to:
- Guide instruction throughout the summer
- Allow teachers to gauge student progress in key competencies
- Provide data to assess program effectiveness over time
Pre- and post-assessments align to the State Standards Map provided by Lavinia Group.
Ready to
about The RISE Summer Learning Program?
Learn more about logistics and scheduling by talking to a member of our team.