In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to navigate the K-8 Scorecard, a dashboard that measures program effectiveness across BGCP's five strategic priorities: Safety, Impact Expansion, Quality Programs, People, and Financial Sustainability. Using a structured monthly data protocol, participants will practice interpreting key indicators, identifying what the numbers are telling them, and determining clear next steps. Participants will leave the session with a step-by-step guide and clear data protocol they can use monthly to inform next steps based on the K-8 scorecard.
In this hands-on session, managers will learn the do's and don't's of BGCP's purchasing process. Understanding the administrative steps of the purchasing and invoicing process will result in more efficient operations, and will lead to better outcomes for all stakeholders (departments, students, vendors, and the finance department). Additionally, we will walk through how to read the regularly distributed budget reports. These often cause budget managers confusion rather than enable them with the understanding to make better decisions. In our environment, every dollar counts, so managers will leave the session with a more practical approach to understanding their budgets and their expenses.
Clear expectations help managers reduce confusion, strengthen accountability, and support stronger follow-through. In this hands-on practice clinic, managers will use the 6 Steps to Setting Expectations to prepare and deliver expectations for the new school year. The focus will be on the real moment where expectation-setting gets harder: saying the expectation clearly, checking for understanding, and staying grounded when staff respond with questions, concerns, or pushback. Managers will leave with practical language and a clearer plan for setting expectations that help their teams start the year aligned.
Participants will build a shared understanding of what MS programming looks like, why each component is essential for student outcomes, and how the program comes to life across the year. This session will focus on aligning leaders to the vision, deepening clarity around the purpose of each component, and setting a strong foundation for implementation ahead of Be Great Week.
This session focuses on how site leaders can design and lead effective intellectual preparation structures that drive high-quality youth programming. Participants will define what strong leader presence looks like within planning and prep spaces, establish clear expectations for Youth Program Leaders, and implement systems to ensure accountability and follow-through. Through practical tools and real-world scenarios, leaders will learn how to monitor preparation quality, coach toward stronger planning, and create consistent systems that translate into impactful daily instruction.
