Research, Evidence & Practice Professional Summer Learning Community

Working Together for Greater Impact

The National Summer Learning Association’s Research, Evidence & Practice Professional Summer Learning Community PLC is designed as a cross-sector learning opportunity for program leaders, researchers, policymakers and funders. Together we will work to strengthen and sustain high-quality summer learning programs through discussion and learning that promotes the alignment of research, practice, and policy.

This PLC provides a forum for summer leaders, policymakers, researchers, and funders to together explore questions such as:

• What evidence already exists about effective summer programming, and how do program leaders use that evidence to deliver high-quality learning and enrichment opportunities?
• What challenges do summer program leaders face in accessing and applying the existing research base?
• What are the key information needs and questions facing policymakers as they make the case for sustaining summer investments?

The PLC will:

• Offer sessions that combine peer learning and expert guests to create a community focused both on understanding existing evidence and contributing to new learning.
• Share best practices, experiences, and case studies for knowledge, professional renewal, and growth

Who Should Join the Research & Evidence PLC?
Summer program leaders, researchers, policymakers and funders.