1. Playworks Indiana
We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid!

2. Mission:
● Playworks is the leading
nonprofit in our community
leveraging the power of
play to transform children’s
physical and emotional
health.
[Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches with Junior Coaches] A Playworks AmeriCorps Coach provides
elementary schools with the Playworks Junior Coach program as well as community and family
involvement by acquiring volunteers and leading and initiating community engagement activities.

3. Schools
partnering
with
Playworks
for the
2016-2017
School Year
Nora Elementary
Crooked Creek
Elementary
Irvington Community
Elementary
Fox Hill
Elementary
Kindezi Academy
Lew Wallace
Elementary
Global Prep
Academy
Clarence Farrington
Elementary
Greenbriar
Elementary
Playworks Indiana

4. Results:
Staff from Playworks Coach schools reported...
80% reported that students feel included at recess
72% reported that Junior Coach takes a leadership role
during recess
18 hours recovered from transitioning from recess
to learning
80% reported a decreasein number of
disciplinary incidents
Use of conflict resolution strategies reported by staff
increased 82%
*based on 2016 Annual Survey Results for Coach schools

5. Kickball League at Clarence Farrington

6. Interscholastic Leagues

7. Community Engagement at Clarence Farrington #61

8. Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches

9. Corporate Kickball

10. Volunteers

11. Beautification with Appirio at School 34

12. Goals for 2017:
• 15 pro contracts
• 12 schools to sign
the safe and healthy
pledge
• 4 TeamUp schools
• 5 coach schools

13. Get in the Game!
Check out our website: http://www.playworks.org/communities/indiana
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Twitter: @PlayworksINDY
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