2021 Program: June 7 - July 16, 8AM-12Pm
Jeffco Summer of Early Learning (JSEL) is a free, 6-week, intensive summer school program that focuses on increasing students’ literacy skills
The 2021 program will be offer in person and remote options.
- Students will work with licensed teachers in a small group setting with no more than 15 students in each class.
- Each day, students will participate in both independent and guided reading activities.
Activities Include:
- Class meetings
- Small group instruction in reading
- Personalized lessons for each student
- Story time with Jeffco Public Librarians
- Online field trips, art and enrichment weekly
Student Eligibility:
Students entering kindergarten - 5th grade for the 2021-22 school year and are on a READ plan or at risk of needing a READ plan (based on the most current data available) can enroll in JSEL. Also for 2021, we will also accept students in 3rd and 4th grade with a READ Plan or at risk for needing a READ Plan.
In Person Locations for Summer 2021:
- Adams
- Arvada K-8
- Bear Creek K-8
- Bergen Meadow
- Edgewater (dual language options for students already enrolled in the dual language program)
- Foothills
- Leawood
- Mortensen
- Parr
- Rose Stein
- Slater
- South Lakewood
- Welchester
- West Jefferson
- Witt
Incoming kindergarten students can only register for the in-person program. The remote program is designed for students who have had experience with Jeffco’s remote learning tools and requires a district device.
Some details of the in-person program:
- Each day begins with a soft start from 8 - 8:30am to allow for health screenings and breakfast
- Class will take place from 8:30-11:30am Monday through Friday
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no charge
- Students will participate in a variety of engaging literacy activities in a small group setting with no more than 15 students
- Students will also have enrichment opportunities around the 2021 Summer Olympic Games including a virtual visit from a former olympian
- All COVID mitigation protocols in place at the time will be followed
Register using the appropriate online form below. Parents/guardians will be notified via email of acceptance into the program.
For more information, contact the JSEL office at 303-982-6005.
Space is limited - registrations due May 14
The majority of the funds are READ Act funds provided to the district from the State of Colorado specifically for the intention of intervening with our most struggling readers. Additional funds from both the Jeffco Schools Foundation and Curriculum and Instruction supplement the READ Act funding.