125 elementary, middle, and high school scholars
The communications between staff and school day teachers, parents, and partners:
We reviewed the homework journals that our scholars bring home from school each day. We also communicate by home visits, blogs, text messages, and other social media.
Examples of activities and services that have been provided:
Homework Help, Science Experiments, Engineering Building Simulations, Sand Art Design, Reed Flute Classes, Music Reading, Hip Hop Dance, Inertia Experiments, Making Weather Experiment, Drill Formation Basics, Business Correspondence, Tutoring, Skateboarding, Fitness, Social Media, Computer Robotics, Student Council, Culinary Certification, Interior Design, Public Speaking Community Service; Career Exploration; College/Career Passport Portfolios.
The impact the program has had on students and families:
Restored hope; strengthened leadership skills; provided income; expanded vision of possibilities for their future
Academic success stories attributed to program activities:
Dylan was failing four classes in January 2010. Presently, he is passing three classes.
Specific school data used to target improvement in each student’s academic success:
We are using teacher behavior surveys and grade reports. This data helps us identify the types of specific course tutors (i.e., reading) and social classes (sexual abuse awareness) to provide for our scholars. We stress the importance of completing homework and the power of simply showing up and taking advantage of free service to increase the quality of life.
The project staff/volunteers and professional development opportunities:
The program recorded approximately 186 volunteer hours and service by 5 staff and volunteers including Alex Cawthon, Tyeisha Haynes, Asia Allen, Octavia Moore, Keith Jones, Reginald Taber, Mumika Momelow, Dr. Chukwuogo; Dr. Barnhill, Patsy Anthony; Sheila Williams, Catherine True, Becky King, Evelyn Parker and a host of other professionals who provide services from housekeeping to tutoring to career exploration days. Professional Development activities have included the SEDL Teacher Training Modules, Child Abuse, Home Visit Training; Nutrition; Lesson Planning; Tutoring. April 22 the TEAMS Institute held a staff development day and training for summer session.
Partnerships and community collaboration activities:
Ag Extension-nutrition education; Carl Perkins Center-child abuse; Carroll County Interagency Taskforce – coordination and networking of youth services; career exploration speakers representing organizations such as the McKenzie Regional Hospital; Tennessee Department of Transportation and others.
