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Come on back: enhancing youth development through school/community collaboration
Elizabeth Mastro1, Mary Grenz Jalloh, Felicia Watson
1New York State Center for School Safety, New Paltz, NY 12561, USA.
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : JPHMP
|October 13, 2006
Summary
Community partnerships and after-school programs can improve academic performance. The "Come On Back" program in Utica, New York, successfully engaged at-risk students as planners and participants, fostering a stronger school connection.
Area of Science:
- Education Policy
- Community Psychology
- Youth Development
Background:
- The "No Child Left Behind" Act increased pressure on schools for academic success.
- Student challenges are often rooted in broader community issues, necessitating school-community collaboration.
- Existing service providers and school personnel require stronger partnerships to support youth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of an after-school program on at-risk students' academic performance and school connection.
- To demonstrate how youth development principles can be applied through school-community partnerships.
- To provide a case study of a successful intervention model.
Main Methods:
- A case study of the "Come On Back" after-school program in Utica, New York.
- Involvement of at-risk students as both participants and planners in program activities.
- Application of youth development principles to enhance school engagement.
Main Results:
- The "Come On Back" program targeted students at high risk of academic failure and dropping out.
- Student involvement in planning and participation improved their connection to school.
- The program serves as a model for improving academic performance through collaborative efforts.
Conclusions:
- School-community partnerships are vital for addressing student needs holistically.
- Youth development programs that involve students in planning can enhance academic outcomes.
- The "Come On Back" model illustrates effective collaboration for improved educational success.
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