Salvadori Center

Results: The Salvadori Center uses rigorous third party evaluation to measure our students' progress. Assessment results, as well as national, state, and local educational standards, inform future curriculum development. Every year, independent evaluator Youth Studies, Inc. (YSI) implements formal assessments of our core programs. These assessments measure change in student comprehension of STEM concepts, and change in students' interest in pursuing STEM-based careers. YSI develops evaluations, conducts analysis of student achievement data and provides written reports, which we share with partners and post on our website. For five consecutive semesters, Salvadori assessment reports have demonstrated a 70% improvement in students' confidence of success in math and science, leading to a 71% increase in their motivation to pursue educational and career choices in STEM fields. A meta-analysis conducted on assessments between 2011 and 2014 found that students demonstrated statistically significant gains, including: • 70% of students felt more confident in their math and science ability • 71% were more motivated to pursue educational/career choices in STEM fields • 63% improved their knowledge of math, engineering, and architecture concepts • 67% increase in their understanding of the scientific inquiry process YSI also reported the following participant demographic data*: • 36% Asian • 25% Hispanic/Latino • 18% Black/African-American • 8% White • 6% American Indian or Alaska native • 17% other * categories are not mutually exclusive Anecdotal data collected from classroom teachers, Salvadori Educators, and students complement YSI's quantitative findings. Salvadori Educators participate in a rubric-based evaluation process that outlines shared expectations, joint assessment (with the Supervisor and Educator), and recommendations for improvement. The evaluation process includes on-site observations, review of lesson plans and teaching materials, and discussions with students and site staff, and ongoing dialogue between Salvadori senior staff. Salvadori's Educators are trained in Charlotte Danielson's “A Framework for Teaching: Making the Most of Teacher Evaluation" to increase their understanding of the New York City Department of Education's rubric-based evaluation. Monthly in-house training and professional development ensure that our Educators are up-to-date with current knowledge and best practices. Salvadori's in-school and after-school multi-day programs celebrate our collaborative, hands-on, project-based approach to learning through the buildings, bridges, parks, and communities that surround our students' lives.

Target demographics: Public school students in all five boroughs of New York City as well as in Scranton area, Pennsylvania

Direct beneficiaries per year: 204 teachers and 5,328 students through 50,154 student impact hours in 185 classes! And this year we are on track to beat that by 20%!

Geographic areas served: Public Schools, communities and homeless shelters

Programs: Salvadori In-Depth - is an intensive year-long (23-week) in-school residency integrating Salvadori’s interdisciplinary project-based pedagogy. Each residency typically serves (4) classes within the same grade (120-132 students and 4 teachers) through (23) 45-minute sessions. The program provides 2,070-2,277 student impact hours per residency, on-site lesson modeling, and teacher planning sessions. Module choices include 23-session units on My Community, Skyscrapers, Skateparks, Bridges, and Landmarks, Monuments, and Memorials. Salvadori Enrichment - Salvadori Enrichment is a 12-week in-school residency. Each residency typically serves (1) mixed age class of 8 to 12-year-olds (30-33 students) through (12) 90-minute sessions. The program provides 540-594 student impact hours per residency, on-site lesson modeling, and planning sessions for teachers. Module choices include 12-session units on Skyscrapers, Skateparks, Bridges, My Community, and Building Green. The Kathleen Grimm Memorial Institute - This intensive institute is held over (3) days. Participants are able to use the built environment to bring math and science to life, incorporate built environment themes into standards-based lesson plans, and investigate applications of math and science to architecture and engineering. In-School Targeted Professional Development ~ In-School Targeted Professional Development is customized for your school’s needs. From (1) hour to multi-day workshops, each incorporates project-based learning into a school’s culture by using the built environment to integrate math, science, and the arts across curricula and alongside state and national standards. NYC Department of Education After-School Professional Development Program (ASPDP) ~ Available in the fall and spring, this intensive 36-hour professional development models best practices and enables teachers to develop curricula specific to their classroom. Each program is led by a professional instructor and includes peer review. Salvadori After-School - It is a 12-week after-school program. Each program typically serves (1) mixed-age class of 8 to 12-year-olds (20-25 students) through (12) 90-minute sessions. The program provides 360-450 student impact hours per residency, on-site lesson modeling, and teacher planning sessions. Module choices include 12-session units on Skyscrapers, Skateparks, Bridges, My Community, and Building Green. Salvadori Starter - Salvadori Starter is an impactful 8-week in-school residency. Each residency typically serves (4) classes within the same grade (120-132 students and 4 teachers) through (8) 45-minute sessions. The program provides 720-792 student impact hours per residency, on-site lesson modeling, and planning sessions for teachers. Module choices include 8-session units on My Community, Skyscrapers, Bridges, Animal Habitats, Ancient Greece, Skateparks, and Landmarks, Monuments, and Memorials. Salvadori Condensed - Salvadori Condensed is a new program that takes place at the end of the year. Program choices include Salvadori 8-day In-School residencies, Salvadori After-School programs, Salvadori Enrichment programs, and 2-day Salvadori Paper Bridges. Salvadori À La Carte - Salvadori À La Carte is a new program that gives schools more choice in their Salvadori program selection, including: a one hour Brooklyn Bridge Scavenger Hunt (max 30 students/class); a Paper Bridges Family Workshop (max 30 people/class); and a Career Day with a Professional Architect or Engineer (max 4 classes/day).