Springboard Collaborative
Springboard Collaborative provides summer, afterschool, and in-school programs to help kindergarten through third-grade students read on grade level, utilizing the Family-Educator Learning Accelerator (FELA) methodology to foster collaboration between teachers and families.
Overview of Springboard Collaborative
Springboard Collaborative provides targeted programming for kindergarten through third-grade students to help them read at or above grade level. Their offerings include summer, afterschool, and in-school programs designed to improve literacy. The organization’s approach is grounded in the Family-Educator Learning Accelerator (FELA) methodology, which fosters collaboration between teachers and families to support student learning.
Springboard Collaborative Programs
Springboard Collaborative’s programs involve daily instruction grounded in the science of reading, along with workshops to improve family engagement and at-home reading practice. These programs are designed to bring flexible support to PreK-3rd graders, with district staff delivering the playbook and Springboard’s implementation team providing support. The Family-Educator Learning Accelerators (FELAs) are 5-10 week cycles where teachers and families work together to achieve student learning goals. The programs have shown significant results, with students averaging a 3-4 month reading gain per cycle.
Impact and Literacy Outcomes
An external study found that 80% of students participating in Springboard Collaborative experienced significant gains in literacy outcomes, and 11% of students moved from reading below grade level to at or above grade level after completing the program. The organization has a notable track record, underscoring its effectiveness in improving reading skills among young students. Additionally, Springboard’s weekly family workshops average an 88% attendance rate, demonstrating strong family involvement in fostering literacy.
Major Partnerships and Expansion
Springboard Collaborative has established partnerships with school networks across the United States, securing vendor agreements with large school districts. Since its inception, the organization has expanded its reach to several major cities. For example, since 2018, it has served over 13,000 students in Baltimore, and it began working with the Los Angeles Unified School District in 2021, serving over 6,200 students in 64 schools. Other notable partnerships include those with school districts in Oakland, Cleveland Heights-University Heights, and Washington, DC.
History of Springboard Collaborative
Founded in Philadelphia in 2012, Springboard Collaborative has continuously expanded its footprint to impact diverse communities across the country. By 2015, the organization had expanded to Oakland, and by 2016, it began its partnership with the DC Public Schools. Each new collaboration has allowed them to continue serving thousands of students, with a strong focus on improving early childhood literacy and engaging families in the educational process.