In Section 3: Partnerships & Collaboration, you learned about the value of aligning your curriculum and activities with the information being covered during the school day. Allowing participants to build on school day learning through hands-on learning can reinforce school day lessons in a different way and provide a real-world application for participants.
Directions: The process of creating alignment with the school day takes time. The matrix below illustrates various areas where you may align with the school day and identifies the typical phases your program may go through as you move toward greater alignment. Examine this chart to determine your program's current level of alignment, and then use the blank chart that follows it to plan strategies for moving from one level to the next.