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Summer Acceleration Academy (SAA) is a supplemental academic program designed to support students with literacy needs. It offers targeted instruction focused on foundational literacy skills, along with engaging enrichment activities. The program aims to prepare students for the upcoming school year by addressing unfinished learning and fostering confidence and a sense of belonging. More information on the program can be found on our website at this link.

SAA invites students currently enrolled in Kindergarten through Second Grade at whose Winter literacy assessments indicate a need for additional support. The program prioritizes students who will benefit most from intensive literacy interventions, helping them successfully transition to the next school year.

All students who met the criteria for SAA in grades K-2 at were extended an invitation to attend. Invitations are based on Winter literacy assessment data, which identified those needing additional support to meet grade-level expectations. SAA is designed to offer tailored instruction that addresses unfinished learning, helping students build confidence and skills for the new school year.

were chosen based on literacy data, equity considerations, available funding sources, and alignment with neighborhood feeder patterns. This approach allows SAA to serve students with the highest needs while maintaining efficient use of resources like transportation and staffing

Enrollment is by invitation only, and will begin on March 10, 2025 for priority students. The second round of enrollment will open on April 1, 2025.

Please contact your school office. School office staff have access to their school’s list of students who were invited and can tell you if your student is enrolled in the program, and if not, they can help you enroll if needed.

Due to reduced funding and resources in 2025 compared to previous summers, SAA is focusing on a smaller number of schools with the highest need. By prioritizing , we aim to maximize the impact of available resources and address literacy gaps for students most in need.

The shift to serving Kindergarten through Second Grade students allows SAA to concentrate on foundational literacy skills, which are critical during these early years. This focus ensures that students at a pivotal stage in their academic development receive the intensive support they need to succeed. Additionally, the Early Literacy Success Grant, which provides key funding for SAA, prioritizes initiatives aimed at building early literacy skills. This funding focus supports the decision to target resources toward younger students in need of foundational skill development.

At this time, we cannot offer a waitlist for students from non-participating schools. The program’s reduced size means we must prioritize students from identified schools who meet the criteria.

Families may request a hub site change by contacting their school office. Requests will be reviewed based on site availability, and decisions will be communicated promptly. Please note that transportation may be impacted if the new site is outside your neighborhood feeder pattern.

Students in Kindergarten and 1st Grade Spanish DLI classrooms will be able to attend SAA and receive instruction in Spanish at the following hub sites: Harriet Tubman, Harrison Park, Rosa Parks. The Spanish DLI curriculum for SAA focuses on foundational skills for Spanish Language Arts for these early grades.

Students are invited based on their Winter MAP Fluency assessment results. The criteria focus on foundational literacy skills such as phonics, word recognition, and sentence reading fluency. These assessments ensure that the program supports students with the greatest need for literacy intervention.

• Kindergarten students were invited to participate if their Winter MAP Fluency assessment results showed their level as “Below Expectations” or “Approaching Expectations” in any area of foundational skills (language comprehension, listening comprehension, phonics and word recognition, phonological awareness).

• First and Second Grade students were invited to participate if their Winter MAP Fluency assessment results showed their level as “Below Expectations” or “Approaching Expectations” in any area of foundational skills (language comprehension, listening comprehension, phonics and word recognition, phonological awareness); or “Below Expectations” or “Approaching Expectations” in Sentence Reading Fluency.

If you have questions about your student’s MAP Fluency Assessment results, please contact your student’s teacher to learn more. These established criteria for participation were developed in collaboration with the Office of Student Support Services and Special Education Services and are aligned with the resources and staffing available to support this supplemental program during the summer months.

If your student attends one of the and you believe your student qualifies for SAA or if their literacy needs have changed since the Winter assessment, please collaborate with their teacher and school team to review updated assessment data. If eligibility criteria are met, the school can submit the data for review, and we will communicate a decision as soon as possible.

There is no cost to attend SAA or the supplemental afternoon enrichment activities.

We understand that summer is a time for family fun. In order to enroll in SAA, you must commit to your student attending at least 75% of the program and will be asked to sign an agreement to attend upon enrollment. We would like to ensure that you understand that we have a limited number of spaces and that your student will benefit the most from SAA by maximizing their attendance.