FHI 360 and AASA, The School Superintendents Association
Implemented by trusted organizations
The Wallace Foundation
Funded through grants
Helping districts and states across the country maximize the potential of summer learning programs.
Want more out of summer?
DSLN can help you design programs that improve outcomes.
Led by FHI 360 and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, the District Summer Learning Network (DSLN) helps districts and states design engaging, evidence-based summer programs that improve academic outcomes and well being.
Join a national movement dedicated to ensuring that every student experiences the joy and possibility of learning.
About the District Summer Learning Network
A national network to strengthen summer learning together
Across the country, educational leaders are changing the way they think about the opportunity summer holds for their students.
DSLN at-a-glance
- No-cost core programming supported by grant funding
- National network of district leaders building high-impact summer programs
- Monthly planning and peer learning sessions
- Easy-to-use, proven tools and resources
- Optional coaching for more tailored support (scholarships available)
- Facilitated by FHI 360 and AASA, The School Superintendents Association.
DSLN’s long-term goal is to create sustainable programs that improve access and opportunity for all students.
Photo by Bita Honarvar for FHI 360.
What districts gain from DSLN
- A clear, comprehensive summer learning plan
- Ready-to-use tools and templates
- Increased attendance
- Improved student outcomes
- Stronger internal capacity and sustainability
- Connection to peers leading summer learning change across the country
Ready to join? Get started in 2 minutes.
- Fill out our interest form.
- A DSLN team member will follow up.
Sign up by September 9 for the 26–27 year.
Not sure? There’s no commitment required. Fill out the interest form and our team will get back to you to answer any questions you might have.
Why you can trust DSLN
National reach
More than 165 districts from 37 states have participated in the District Summer Learning Network. We support large and small districts in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Whatever your state or local context, our flexible approach can help you improve your program.
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For more on our impact since 2021, read our Summer Learning Insights Guide.
Want a preview of what DSLN can do for you?
Check out some of the exciting summer opportunities our member districts have offered their students with DSLN's support
Watch more videos from the DSLN team and member districts on our Media page.
Or explore the tools available on our Resources page
Get more tools on our public-facing Resources page, or join DSLN to gain access to our Members-Only Resource library.
This tool was designed to help districts plan engaging, empowering, relevant, and rigorous summer programs so that all students have access to high quality summer instruction. It addresses the summer learning environment, student engagement, instruction, and curriculum.
This tool helps districts strategically plan summer learning-related communications to reach the right audiences at the right time with messages that move them to action.
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. Our staff of more than 2,000 experts work in over 50 countries around the world. In the United States, we work to improve the well-being of all Americans by focusing on what can help them succeed: education, employment and health.
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. A professional community of more than 10,000 educational leaders, AASA and its members are committed to providing high-quality public education to all students.
DSLN is funded by the Wallace Foundation.
FHI 360 is a global organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways. In the United States, we work to improve the well-being of all Americans by focusing on what can help them succeed: education, employment, and health. We advocate for equity in everything we do to ensure that everyone has access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives.
The Wallace Foundation’s mission is to foster equity and improvements in learning and enrichment for young people, and in the arts for everyone. Wallace works nationally, with a focus on the arts, K-12 education leadership and youth development.
DSLN is funded by the Wallace Foundation.
About FHI 360
FHI 360 is a global organization. Our U.S. programs work to improve the well-being of all Americans by focusing on what can help them succeed: education, employment, and health. We advocate for equity in everything we do to ensure that everyone has access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives.
DSLN is funded by the Wallace Foundation.
About The Wallace Foundation
The Wallace Foundation’s mission is to foster equity and improvements in learning and enrichment for young people, and in the arts for everyone. Wallace works nationally, with a focus on the arts, K-12 education leadership and youth development.