This assessment takes a 360-degree view of your program. You’ll reflect on your program, other staff, yourself, and program stakeholders like youth and their families.

We use the term “program” to refer to the place where you work. For example, you might work with an afterschool provider at a community program, such as the YMCA or a Boys & Girls Club. In this case, your program might be one of many YMCAs across the country. Perhaps you work for a local sports program or other enrichment provider, where your program is the only one.

In some questions, we refer to staff you work with. For these questions, consider the majority or average staff experience.

In other questions, you’ll reflect on how youth and families may experience your program. Programs often have a variety of relationships and experiences with these individuals, so please respond based on their average experience.

This survey is designed to capture your program’s readiness for high-quality summer programs. What is a high-quality summer program? A high-quality summer program is designed based on the current evidence for effective summer learning programs meaning that the program runs for at least 25 days, provides both academic and enrichment activities, is staffed by certified teachers, promotes consistent youth attendance, and ensures that youth and staff experience a positive culture and climate. Please keep this definition in mind as you complete this survey.

When responding to the questions, think about processes and practices that are planned and intentional. We understand that many youth-serving programs have staff that engage in these practices naturally (maybe that’s you!)  but our focus in this assessment is on intentional and systematic practices that are planned for and are implemented regularly and consistently by most staff.

Every question in this assessment is optional and no one will see your responses but you. You should answer as many questions as you can and be honest. There are no right or wrong answers.

The more questions you can answer and the more transparent and reflective you are, the better able you and your program will be to build readiness!

In this first series of questions, you will have the opportunity to share more about your program’s intentional, planned practices. We understand that many staff may engage in these practices naturally, however the focus in these questions is on intentional and systematic practices. Therefore, please base your ratings on whether your program has planned for these practices and the extent to which they are implemented regularly and consistently.

Start here by reflecting on your program operations. Remember:

• We use the term “program” to refer to the place where you work.
• Base your response on your program’s intentional and systematic practices that are planned for and implemented regularly and consistently by most staff.

How much do you agree with the following statements about your program?

How much do you agree with the following statements about staff at this program?

Most staff in our program …

How much do you agree with the following statements about decision-making at your program?

Our program …​​​​​​​

How much do you agree with the following statements about your program’s priorities?

Our program has intentional processes and/or practices in place to… ​​​​​​

How much do you agree with the following statements about your program’s priorities for youth?

Our program has intentional processes and/or practices in place to… ​​​​​​

Remember:

• We use the term “program” to refer to the place where you work.
• Base your response on your program’s intentional and systematic practices that are planned for and implemented regularly and consistently by most staff.
• Reflect on your program’s specific approach to running a high-quality summer program.

How much do you agree with the following statements about running a high-quality summer program at your program?

Remember: A high-quality summer program is designed based on the current evidence for effective summer learning programs meaning that the program runs for at least 25 days, provides both academic and enrichment activities, is staffed by certified teachers, promotes consistent youth attendance, and ensures that youth and staff experience a positive culture and climate.

A high-quality summer program…

How much do you agree with the following statements about your program’s capacity and resources for running a high-quality summer program?

Remember: A high-quality summer program is designed based on the current evidence for effective summer learning programs meaning that the program runs for at least 25 days, provides both academic and enrichment activities, is staffed by certified teachers, promotes consistent youth attendance, and ensures that youth and staff experience a positive culture and climate.

Now, we are going to focus on the staff at your program. Remember:

• We use the term “program” to refer to the place where you work.
• Base your response on your program’s intentional and systematic practices that are planned for and implemented regularly and consistently by most staff.
• Consider the majority or average staff experience when responding

How much do you agree with the following statements about staff well-being?

How much do you agree with the following statements about running a high-quality summer program?

Remember: A high-quality summer program is designed based on the current evidence for effective summer learning programs meaning that the program runs for at least 25 days, provides both academic and enrichment activities, is staffed by certified teachers, promotes consistent youth attendance, and ensures that youth and staff experience a positive culture and climate.

I think…

How much do you agree with the following statements about your own knowledge and skills related to running a high-quality summer program?

Remember: A high-quality summer program is designed based on the current evidence for effective summer learning programs meaning that the program runs for at least 25 days, provides both academic and enrichment activities, is staffed by certified teachers, promotes consistent youth attendance, and ensures that youth and staff experience a positive culture and climate.

In this series of questions, you will focus on the youth who attend your program and their families. Remember:

• We use the term “program” to refer to the place where you work.
• Base your response on your program’s intentional and systematic practices that are planned for and implemented regularly and consistently by most staff.
• Consider the average experience for youth and families

How much do you agree with the following statements about youth in your program?

How much do you agree with the following statements about families that are part of your program?

In this section, we ask you to reflect on your program’s approach to high-quality summer programs. Remember:

• We use the term “program” to refer to the place where you work.
• Base your response on your program’s intentional and systematic practices that are planned for and implemented regularly and consistently by most staff.
• Reflect on your program’s specific approach to high-quality summer programs.

Our summer program:

Our summer program: