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G2S Project Code: 2021-AS-90314
State: American Samoa
Fiscal Year: 2021
Grantee
American Samoa Government

Project Director
Director Name: Emma Solaita-Malele
Director Phone: 684-633-5816
Director Email: efcpen@yahoo.com
General Information
Title: ARPA: SEL Virtual Outreach Schools
State Project Code: LS-250248-OLS-21
Start Date: 10/01/2020
End Date: 09/30/2022
Abstract: A Social Emotional Learning Program that the library held for children in quarantine was requested by schools during the 3 month shutdown (March-May) while classes were being held online.  This program was delivered to several schools upon request as an extension of virtual library programs in response to the pandemic.  Lorena Seu created and executed these programs on behalf of the library as a virtual visit to virtual classrooms.
State Goal: Literacy Programs
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$3,662.17
$0.00
$0.00
$3,662.17
Intent(s)
Improve users' ability to apply information that furthers their parenting and family skills.
Parenting & Family skills
Personal/Family health & wellness
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Virtual Social Emotional Learning Program
Narrative: Lorena delivered virtual Social Emotional Learning Programs to schools who requested the visit.  She had done the program for our children in quarantine.  Please see CARES Act for program details.
Intent: Improve users' ability to apply information that furthers their parenting and family skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Presentation/performance
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 60
Number of presentations/performances administered: 18
Average number in attendance per session: 15


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: Yes
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Rural
For what age groups: 6-12 years
13-17 years
26-49 years
50-59 years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: Yes
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: Yes
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 0
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 26
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
Social Emotional Learning was a timely program considering the range of emotions in the community due to the pandemic.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
Addressing community needs in real time makes for impactful programming that resonates with patrons. Many commented on the impact of the program not only on their child but with them as parents as well.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Although programs may be designed for children; the impact may resonate with parents who attend as well. Parents reported their own anxieties being addressed through their child's attendance of this virtual program.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
No
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort in managing this project:
No
Explain:

Do you anticipate changing the types of activities and objectives addressed by the project:
No
Explain:

Was an evaluation conducted for this project:
No
Was a final written evaluation report produced:
No
Can the final written evaluation report be shared publicly on the IMLS website:
No
Was the evaluation conducted by project staff (either SLAA or local library) or by a third-party evaluator:
Third-Party
What data collection tools were used for any report outcomes and outputs:
Did you collect any media for the data:
What types of methods were used to analyze collected data:
Other:
How were participants (or items) selected:
What type of research design did you use to compare the value for any reported output or outcome:
Exemplary: No
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