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HomeMy WebLinkAboutattachmentAgency Name: Program Name: Contract #: ATTACHMENT A SCOPE OF SERVICES City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department "Heart of Our Parks" I. Program Summary The City of Miami has been providing quality out -of -school time services to its residents for decades. The Heart of Our Parks initiative is the outgrowth of experience in the field of student services and the desire to nurture those who represent the heart of the parks, and the heart of the City: our children. The target population is elementary and middle school students in some of the most underserved neighborhoods in Miami -Dade County. We hope to offer these youth an array of opportunities —to read, to paint, to dance, to swim, to run, and to learn a little bit about the world around them, and the cultures right next door. With a dedicated Parks staff, Certified Teachers and partners including the Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium, Arts for Learning, and FOCAL, we are confident that the Heart of Our Parks will become a model of exceptional out -of -school programs. The City will contract an independent evaluator to assess the efficacy and refine the methodology of the program. Please see the attached "List of Proposed Parks," which details the park name, address, number of students served and the feeder schools/target population. II. Organization Capability Section A: Agency Description The Department of Public Welfare has served City of Miami residents since 1896, when the City was incorporated. In 1986, the name was changed to the Department of Parks and Recreation. Today it is one of the largest parks departments in the nation with more than 100 park properties and direct services including daycare programming, the "Miami Love" program for youth at risk, and a division dedicated to persons with disabilities. In 2003, we launched the Heart of Our Parks, a summertime initiative that involves children in reading, homework completion, visual and performing arts, physical education, sports leagues and a monthly neighborhood music series to promote family and community pride. The goal of the Department of Parks and Recreation is to serve all City residents by providing safe and nurturing recreational, educational and cultural activities in order to promote a sense of community. Our mission is to provide comprehensive academic and cultural enrichment programs that provide an environment for individual growth by teaching discipline, building self-esteem and providing guidance in the pursuit of excellence. We seek to promote the physical., intellectual, emotional and social development of youth in our community. Primary sen-ices include the operation of all City parks and pools every day year-round. comprehensive recreation. art. music, and education programs: cultural activities: and leisure opportunities for all age groups. Special services include child day care, preschool centers. summer camps, programs for the disabled, senior citizen programs, educational summer programs, after school technology programs and a music and film series. The City if Miami Parks and Recreation Department is not accredited. However, accreditation by the Attachment — A l of 38 �A is desired and the Department will pursue accreditation in the future. lorida Department of Children NAreceipt. The and City li s, ChiC Parks and Recreation Dion at Shenalndoah ParkandMoore Park, pendingin for Legion and Families, Child Care Licensing Division expire June 2005. Additionally, the City has tof Children er of and Families, Child Care Park,Both licensesuartee Park from the Florida Department Duarte Park and Rang Licensing Division. The City's fiscal year begins October 151 and ends September 30`h. Section : Reiev- n Or anizational Ex •eri n e received funding for similar services in The City of Miami is a previous After -School Provider and has the past two years. See table below: Funding Source Miami -Dade County Office of ADA Coordination Miami -Dade County Public Schools Miami -Dade County Office of ADA Coordination TheCity of Miami Department of Parks and Recreation has not had monitoring reports for out -of -school services in the past two years. reputation for providing high -quality out-of- C school of programming Parks and Recreation has ai long-standingthe an array of needs and low- cost park facilities. Since 1985, we have provided array of free orest recreationalprogramming at mulof tiple after school. Heart of re oresources. City activities to tens of thousands es supervised and fun place goto cies in the resources. City of Miami Parks provide need for high quality Our ertim was initiated last year to address the growing includes 81se% rated clo at - pro students approximately 890 children enrolled last summer nd 81%rated the program summertime. ceWhadnsap to surveys. This holistic program homework assistance, math, science, life skills, visual and "good" or "excellent," nccerding popularity °f this program, arks undserved communities withsreading, out -of -school oft time at 5 p performingarts, physical fitness, recreation and cultural events. `,e studentsUduring op y we hope to expadaHd�micf OurrParks model throughout the entire honored to be a finalist in the US Conference of Mayor n2004y Carity Livability iiva li y The Awards of Miami isofOur We are proud to welcome ks Awards for the Heart of Parks program. e urban parks districts with a fresh attitude and that magnificent Ernest W. for the parks a veteran ee attached resume). The City of Miami is dedicated to ensuring physically, intellectually. mayoificent Vision the { ' youngest residents have adequate resourcesaEmically and culturally enriched. its _ g emotionally and socially. and that they are ace .tic competency to meet the needs of our target Parks and Re creation demonstrates cultural and linguistic co linguistically diverse. and responsive to -the target ofthepopulpopulation Park nag park where ire theaff y work.We provide services in English. Creole and Spa of the in the p Attachment — A Contract Period Amount (mm/yy-mm1Yy) $ 36,786 10/03 — 09/04 S316,965 07/03 — 08/03 S 49,219 10/02 — 09/03 2of 38 AIL program Description Site Address: Juan Pablo Duarte Park 2800 NW 17 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33142 Section A: Participants description and recruitment 44. Describe program participant eligibility by answering each of the following four questions: a. Gender: ✓ No restriction ❑ Male only D Female only ❑ No restriction OR 5 years to 15 years (specify range) ❑ Below a given % of federal poverty level (specify): 0100% ❑133% 0150% 0185% 0200% ® Other (specify income criteria): Although there are no income restrictions, 37.7% of families with children in this census tract live below the poverty level. d. Residence: ❑ No restriction ❑ Miami -Dade County ✓ City: Miami D Other (specify area): b. Age: c. income: ✓ No restriction The population to be served at Duarte Park includes students attending Maya Angelou Elementary, Kelsey Pharr Elementary, Comstock Elementary and Allapattah Middle School, which are in the feeder pattern, and other neighborhood children. All of the schools serve a part of Miami which is low- income. The population is 99.5% minority students (0.5% White, 38% Non -Hispanic Black, 60.5% Hispanic, 1% Multiracial). There is a significant rate of low-income students at all schools mentioned above, as evidenced by an average of 96.58% free/reduced lunch rate. The 2004 FCAT results reveal that the average for the schools mentioned above, of those that were tested 68.68% were rated below "C" in reading and 65.15% were rated below "C" in math. (MDCPS/Florida DOE). This park was chosen because it contains a separate learning area onsite. Based on past enrollment and the capacity of our staff and park facility, 50 students can be served through Heart of our Parks at Duarte Park in our out -of -school program. We will recruit and enroll students through our Summer Camp 2004 as well as through flyers in the community and outreach activities at Maya Angelou Elementary, Kelsey Pharr Elementary, Comstock Elementary and Allapattah Middle Schools Elementary. The Cityhas been successful in involving out -of -school time programs at the parks as a means of helping to prevent problems linked to student risk factors. We will incorporate the Search lnstitute's Asset Approach to Healthy Development and train all staff on helping children build developmental assets. Attachment -- A 3 of 8 Program Description Complete this part for each site. Site Address: Legion Memorial Park 6447 NE 7 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33I38 Section A: Participants description and recruitment 44. Describe program participant eligibility by answering each of the following four questions. a. Gender: ✓ No restriction ❑ Male only ❑ Female only b. Age: ❑ No restriction OR 5 years to 15 years (specify range) c. Income: ✓ No restriction ❑ Below a given % of federal poverty level (specify): ❑ 100% ❑ 133% ❑ 1 50% ❑ 185% 0200% ® Other (specify income criteria): Although there are no income restrictions, 23.9% of families with children in this census tract live below the poverty level. d. Residence: ❑ No restriction ❑ Miami -Dade County ✓ City: Miami ❑ Other (specify area): The population to be served at Legion Park includes students attending Morningside Elementary and Miami Edison Middle School, which is in the feeder pattern, and other neighborhood children. Both of the schools serve a part of Miami which is low-income. The student population is 98% minority students (1 % White, 82% Non -Hispanic Black, 17% Hispanic). There is a significant rate of low- income students at both schools mentioned above, as evidenced by an average of 94.15% free/reduced lunch rate. The 2004 FCAT results reveal that the average for the schools mentioned above are: 74.50% rated below "C" in reading and 74.83% rated below "C" in math. (MDCPS/Florida DOE). This park was chosen because the park facility is conducive for learning. Based on past enrollment and the capacity of our staff and park facility, 60 students can be served through Heart of our Parks at Legion Park in our out -of -school program. We will recruit and enroll students through our Summer Camp 2004 as well as through flyers in the community, our web site, Miami TV and outreach activities at Morningside Elementary and Miami Edison Middle School. The City has been successful in involving out -of -school time programs at the parks as a means of helping to prevent problems linked to student risk factors. We will incorporate the Search Institute's Asset Approach to Healthy Development and train all staff on helping children build developmental assets. Attachment — A 1 Oof 38 Program Description Site Address: Section A: 44. Describe program participant eligibility by answering each of the following four questions: Moore Park 765 NW 36 Street Miami Florida 33127 Participants description and recruitment a. Gender: b. Age: c. Income: ✓ No restriction ❑ Male only ❑ Female only 0 No restriction OR 5 _._ years to 15 years (specify range) ✓ No restriction ❑ Below a given % of federal poverty level (specify): ❑ 100% ❑ 133% 0150% ❑ 185% 0200% ® Other (specify income criteria): Although there are no income restrictions, 37.6% of families with children in this census tract live below the poverty level. d. Residence: ❑ No restriction ❑ Miami -Dade County ✓ City: Miami ❑ Other (specify area): The population to be served at Moore Park includesstudents which ar e Lenoin the, patterna B. Smith �ea d other Santa Clara Elementary and Allapattah Middle School, neighborhood children. All of the schools serve a part o Miami iamwhich iso-iomThe student population is 99.5% minority (0.5 /o White, 67% Non span Bn . Hispanic, 05% at ll schools , as Multiracial). There is a significant rate of low-income students teThea2004 FCAT retsultsdrevealethat evidenced by an average of 90.03% free/reduced lunch taking the average for the schools mentioned above, 71.56% were rated below "C" in reading and 46.18% were rated below "C" in math. (MDCPS/FIorida DOE). This park was chosen because its facility is conducive for learning. Baseh Heart d on ast oour penrolanks lment and the e capacity of our staff and park facility, 80 students can be servedg or Park in our out -of -school program. We will recruit and enroll students and utgh our Summe tiesratCamp 2004 B. as well as through flyers in the community, our web site, Miami Smith Elementary, Santa Clara Elementary and Allapattah Middle Sc to . The City has prevenbeen problems leaked ssful in involving out -of -school time programs at the parks as a means p g to student risk factors. We will incorporate the Search tut tie'sAassset Approach Approach to Healthy Development and train all staff on helping children build developmental Attachment — A 18of 38 . Program Description Site Address: Range Park 525 NW 62 Street, Miami, Florida 33150 Section A: Participants description and recruitment 44. Describe program participant eligibility by answering each of the following four questions: a. Gender: ✓ No restriction ❑ Male only ❑ Female only b. Age: ❑ No restriction OR 5 years to 15 years (specify range) c. Income: ✓ No restriction ❑ Below a given % of federal poverty level (specify): 0100% 0133% ❑150% 0185% 0200% ® Other (specify income criteria): Although there are no income restrictions, 50.2% of families with children in this census tract live below the poverty level. d. Residence: ❑ No restriction ❑ Miami -Dade County ✓ City: Miami ❑ Other (specify area): The population to be served at Range Park includes students attending Edison Park Elementary and Miami Edison Middle School, which are in the feeder pattern, and other neighborhood children. The student population is I00% minority (93% Non -Hispanic Black, 7% Hispanic). There is a significant rate of students from low-income households at both schools, as evidenced by an average 86.5% free/reduced lunch rate. The 2004 FCAT results reveal that an average of 74.50% were rated below "C" in reading and 78.5% were rated below "C" in math. (MDCPS/Florida DOE). This park was chosen because it contains a separate learning facility onsite. Based on past enrollment and the capacity of our staff and park facility, 80 students can be served through Heart of our Parks at Range Park in our out -of -school program. We will recruit and enroll students through our Summer Camp 2004 as well as through flyers in the community, our web site, Miami TV and outreach activities at Edison Park Elementary and Miami Edison Middle School. The City has been successful in involving out -of -school time programs at the parks as a means of helping to prevent problems linked to student risk factors. We will incorporate the Search Institute's Asset Approach to Healthy Development and train all staff on helping children build developmental assets. Attachment — A 25of 38 site Address: rogram Description Complete this part for each site. Shenandoah Park 1800 SW 21 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33145 Section A: Participants description and recruitment participant eligibility by answering each of the following four questions: ✓ No restriction 0 Male only ❑ Female only ❑ No restriction OR _ 5 years to 15 years (specify range) ✓ No restriction ❑ Below a given % of federal poverty level (specify): 0100% 0133% 0150% 0185% 0200% Other (specify income criteria): Although there are no income restrictions, 19% of families with children in this.census tract live below the poverty level. d. Residence: ❑ No restriction 0 Miami -Dade County ✓ City: Miami Other (specify area): 44. Describe program a. Gender: b. Age: c. income: The population to be served at Shenandoah Park includes students attending Shenandoah Elementary and Shenandoah Middle School, which are in the feeder pattern, and other neighborhood children. The student population is 98% minority (2% White, 1.5% Non -Hispanic Black, 96% Hispanic, 0.5% Multiracial). There is a significant rate of students from low-income households in the area, as evidenced by an average of 91.5% free/reduced lunch rate. The 2004 FCAT results reveal that 68.67% were rated below "C" in reading and 70.34% were rated below "C" in math (MDCPS/Florida DOE). This park was chosen because it contains a separate learning facility onsite, Based on past enrollment and the capacity of our staff and park facility, 80 students can be served through Heart of our Parks at African Square Park in our out -of -school program. We will recruit and enroll students through our Summer Camp 2004 as well as through flyers in the community, our web site, Miami TV and outreach activities at Shenandoah Elementary and Shenandoah Middle School. The City has been successful in involving out -of -school time programs at the parks as a means of helping to prevent problems linked to student risk factors. We will incorporate the Search developmental e's Asset assets. Approach to Healthy Development and train all staff on helping children build Attachment — A 32of 38 5gction B: Program Activities Program Activity and Description The best practice model to be replicated is L.A.'s BEST (Los Angeles' Better Educated Students for Tomorrow). This innovative program was created to address the rise in gangs, dropouts and drug use during the critical after school hours. The philosophy of L.A.'s BEST is to approach vulnerable youth as "resources to be developed rather than problems to be solved." The program focuses on daily enrichment activities including Reading for Recreation, homework assistance, theater and visual arts, science and computer activities, sports and field trips. L.A.'s BEST has received recognition for excellence from the Carnegie Corporation, U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National League of Cities, the Children's Defense Fund, CNN, CBS, and the Christian Science Monitor, among others. Established in 1988, L.A.'s BEST also was a model for 1997 state and federal legislation for after school programs. L.A.'s BEST provides an online implementation manual with comprehensive information on replicating their programming and tools to measure, among other things, program fidelity and parent satisfaction. CORE ACTIVITIES: Reading for Recreation Our reading program follows the L.A.'s BEST model. Students will be grouped by grade level and reading ability, considering factors such as student age, attention span, and FCAT scores. The curriculum is an extension of the Miami Dade County Public Schools' (MDCPS) Reading Department's school day curriculum. We will hire MDCPS Certified Teachers for the tutorial program and will share data and evaluations with the school system. Following L.A.'s BEST model, our students will be given opportunities to read aloud in small groups, listen to and write stories, and read independently with at -level books daily. Incentives will be used to motivate children and foster a love dreading. At year end, the City will host an awards day. with Most Improved Reader trophies given to an elementary and middle school student at each park. CORE ACTIVITIES: Homework Assistance Students will complete their homework when they arrive at the park, before continuing to other activities. Assistance will be available from the Certified Teacher on all subjects as needed. Attachment — A 4of 38 # of Participants To Be Served 50 50 50 CORE ACTIVITIES: Mathematics In our mathematics skills building component, students will be tested by a certified teacher and grouped by grade level, considering factors of student age and FCAT scores. We will hire MDCPS Florida Certified teachers for the program and we will share data and evaluations with the school system. PARTNERSHIP: Arts for Learning Our collaboration with Arts for Learning enhances cultural development by bringing visual and performing arts to the children. Children will participate in twice -weekly classes at the parks. The Arts Program Manager will coordinate activities of all the Artists and Artist Assistants. Visual art programs will concentrate on exploring visual media to interpret and communicate individual perceptions of nature. In dance classes, children will learn about safe techniques for warming up and strengthening the body, learn basic dance steps and practice creative movement. Like L.A.'s BEST, students will have an opportunity to participate in a year-end Dramatic Production, Talent Show and Art Fair. PARTNERSHIP: Science Component The Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium (the Museum) draws upon decades of experience in science enrichment programming and youth development. The YES Coordinator will oversee program implementation at all park sites. The Museum will I) build the capacity of City Parks staff to deliver integrated after -school programming in the areas of reading, mathematics and science; 2) develop a cadre of youth and college mentors (best practice) to provide technical support, direct service, and serve as role models to students; and 3) deliver Wildlife Outreach demonstrations at each park. providing opportunities for children to interact with live animals. and 4) enrich participant and family member experiences through an ongoing series of Family Days hosted at the Museum on Saturdays. CORE ACTIVITIES: Bridge the Digital Divide Students and their family members will have access to a minimum of three computers and the Internet through a DSL connection at each park site. Students will have access to Riverdeep software (interactive instruction in reading. math and science) by logging in with their student ID. Future programming will include a technology education component and Citywide e-parks initiative. CORE ACTIVITIES: Recreation Our recreation programming includes aerobic activities, indoor/outdoor games, organized sports, leagues, and tournaments (best practice). These activities allow for student choice, while helping reduce the obesity epidemic. following the LA.'s BEST model. 50 50 50+ Family 50 + Family 50 Attachment — A 5of 38 CORE ACTIVITIES: Water Safety The American Red Cross provides Learn -To -Swim classes and water safety instruction. Students will be transported to pools open year-round at Hadley Park or Jose Marti Park on Saturday mornings. CORE ACTIVITIES: Physical Fitness Certified Physical Education Teachers will follow the Presidential Fitness format. Students will be evaluated at the beginning, middle, and end of the program to determine improvements in physical fitness, Activities include jump rope test, run and walk race, and relay race. Sportsmanship will be emphasized. CORE ACTIVITIES: Nutrition Students will receive nutritious snacks, plus education in healthy eatinj habits. CORE ACTIVITIES: Life Skills A specialist will conduct training for City of Miami Parks staff, teachers, and students on conflict resolution, anger management, leadership, problem solving, and respect. The goal is to have risky behavior addressed promptly and effectively to insure that children's self-esteem and the ability to communicate well with others are increased. Workshops for parents and family members will give them an opportunity to Learn how to best deal with problems children face and develop their interpersonal skills. L.A.'s BEST model focuses on "allowing children to have a safe place to express and to work with their emotion...through self-esteem activities, open-ended questions, and analysis of conflict situations." 50 50 50 50+ Staff, Teachers, & Family Members OFF -SITE ADVENTURES Field trips on teacher workdays to educational locales, musical events. performing and visual arts, sports events, and recreational and holiday special events with a focus on family and community involvement CITYWIDE EVENT: SATURDAY SOCIALS In collaboration with the City Neighborhood Enhancement Teams (NET), Mayor's Youth Council and community - based organizations. we will provide 10 Community Cultural/Social Events throughout the year with an integrated international theme highlighting the predominant cultures of the participating neighborhoods with an emphasis on cross-cultural understanding. Heart of Our Parks also complies with the National After School Association (NAA) standards and the National Institute on Out -of -School Time (NIOST) recommendations for non -school programs. 50+ Family and Community 50+ Family and Community 50 Attachment — A 6of 38 14 P•y$ Il J1 F s/a it�lrrct Prapram} 14.01RM1CSY"Qnnc .gyp ntfsts• ; u' '•••:- • miytretirRt Indirect costs (muanx�rr+'1� Amapa is ''' ' ' 1D3.64111 budget (1b Ppintsj 9s t1• trQO1REp FOR EACH SIZE unless each site sSeartide tt & pr p Summary 0.5000 and unit rate raam bu et surnma to'be effective from'August 204d Sett tuber 30 005 5 8 R.qu. f uidh9.lo ;; %:01 ttig: RaquUtadOr IAafl $r►Q• ' t , :::,.,• :Futequsstsd ndfn aelvad � funds Talal �+�! $xpansas R>• 0 0D{oJ 34,2Fr75 ,5 17�.19 •- 9 92 1,B3i2602• 3• 83'445513 • 9i8$t7.: •00 38 78 456 9 7B9i yeas: TtroupM 00 of 8ct►oc4•Aropri :DO°1.. l0000% -:•L :51.903' :'