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October 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005
Project Title: Learning & Technology Center
tescription: This program is an after school program that provides low income youth accessibility
to computers, Internet services and mentors in order to improve/enhance academic
skills. In addition the program includes counseling and involvement of Cultural
Awareness and balance, youth community participation and crime prevention. Youth
Services for 45 to 60 youth in the areas of Academics, Computers, Social Science,
Cultural Balance and Awareness and Crime Prevention.
Target Areas: Allapatha, Hadley Park, Wynwood, Overtown and Model City, however, the program is
not restricted to area residents only, any child that wishes to take part in the program
may do so by simply filling out an application. Children of low to moderate income
families are especially encouraged to take part in all of the curriculum provided and are
given priority.
Funding Source: City of Miami -Department of Parks & Recreation General Fund 2005
National Objective:., Low/Moderate income Families (Priority)
Agency Location: Community Center at City of Miami's Moore Park
765 Northwest 36th Street Miami, Florida 33127
Program Description: To address the lack of academic success and preparation for
productive adulthood of high -risk youth, FOCAL will provide an after -school tutorial and computer
center at a neighborhood park to incorporate education into a highly popular recreation program.
Providing tutoring, mentors, structured social activities, cultural awareness and knowledge of and
access to social services will reduce the risk factors. In addition participants can also enroll in the
_parks football, basketball, cheerleading and tennis programs. FOCAL staff work closely with the park
staff to ensure that each child that participates in the parks program is succeeding academically. The
program will offer tutoring in Math, English, Reading and computers. Counseling and workshops will
be given on self-esteem/self-worth, values clarification, responsibility & consequences, health &
safety, dealing with conflict & life skills and leadership training.
Goal: Approximately .160 youth are enrolled in the program and all will have accessability to all
services at no charge.
Step to enrolling and taking part in the program:
Complete an intake application and family profile.
Complete a pre -testing of a potential participant's knowledge of the computer hardware and
software.
Conduct a complete evaluation of the potential participants academic level which includes
math and reading whenever possible review school records (report cards, etc.)
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Time Frame: October 1, 2004 thru December 31, 2004 (Fall)
Objectives: This quarter is a complete curriculum which includes Math, English, Reading and
Reading Comprehension, Social Studies. This period is used to determine the weaknesses and
strength of each participant and develop proper programs to assist them in improving where needed.
,This quarter is also the starting point for writing measurable outcomes for each participants and
establishing communication with the parent or guardian of the participants. The number of
participants who require grade repetition will be reduced 50% minimum and the grade point average
of each participant will increase 1 point by June 2005. At least 50% of the participants who have
grade -writing scores will show a gain of 1 point or more on the 8th grade FCAT writing assessment by
June 2004. The indicators to be measured to determine program effectiveness are grade repetition,
standard test scores (FCAT, SAT, ACT), report card grades and successful school completion.
FOCAL evaluate the success of the participants in developing and achieving academically, successful
school completion and avoiding being a juvenile delinquent. The plan for measuring the program
effectiveness is to maintain a file on each participant that tracks his or her successes and failures. We
use their performances from the beginning of the fall program and document school academic and
conduct improvements and declines, If a tutor/teacher observes anything that requires special
attention then it is documented in that child's folder and FOCAL will provide additional counseling
when needed to the child and family. The file will also include information that a parent or guardian
feels is pertinent to a child's development. The project coordinator will be responsible for collecting
the data and maintaining the files. The data elements for measuring the program performance will be
report card grades, conduct markings and school attendance records. The data will also keep track of
the number of school referrals, detentions and suspensions. Also we will keep a record on whether
participant has been involved in the criminal justice system and refer services. The project coordinator
will also keep in contact with parents, coaches and mentors to make sure that the participants have
positive adult relationships.
The indicators to be measured to determine program effectiveness are grade repetition, standard test
scores (FCAT, SAT, ACT), report card grades and successful school completion.
The strategies for this program are: strengthening youth bonds by providing opportunities, skills and
rewards; reduce risk factors in a way that strengthens positive factors; enforce clear and consistent
standards for behavior; and teach children the skills they need to be able to follow clear standards.
The research basis for the program strategies is from the DPR, Inc. Risk and Resource Assessment
and we anticipate a minimum of 40% improvement by applying the strategies listed in the DPR,
All participants will receive a minimum of four (4) hours counseling sessions per school year. At least
seventy-five percent of the participants will achieve and maintain an eighty-five percent (85%) school
attendance rate within 90 days of program enrollment and reduce disciplinary actions (suspensions,
act) by fifty percent (50%). All students needing additional social services, self-sufficiency
improvement programs or academic support will be followed or referred appropriately.
The programs' effectiveness will be determined by participant's grads, school attendance conduct
record, FCAT performance, grade promotion and graduation. The most important measure of
program effectiveness will be whether participants have avoided becoming or continuing to be a
juvenile delinquent.
Our goal is to assist each participant in improving their scholastic performances and skills by
providing the necessary tools and support in conjunction with their family and teachers. We believe
that knowledge and achievement are the best deterrent to crime. The program will reduce
involvement in crime by increasing participants' academic abilities, self esteem, and opportunities
for success, positive role models, self expression, personal growth and, values clarification. Our
overall goal is to help at risk youth improve their academic and life skills. Our vision is to maximize
resources by allowing the community to have access to tutors, computers and services that are not
otherwise available in a comfortable familiar environment. We provide the academic support and
motivation that many of the participants do not receive at home.
The program increases reading, writing, math and computer skills through tutoring. It will increase
self-esteem through the use of culture and history to help develop a clear and positive racial identity.
The objective related to the academics is the development and achievement of reading, writing, math
and technology skills for each participant equivalent to their grade level and age group.
The research basis for the program strategies is from the DPR, Inc. Risk and Resource Assessment
and we anticipate a minimum of 40% improvement by applying the strategies listed in
the DPR. at least one activity of an interactive nature (recreational, educational or social) designed to
promote socialization and maintain identification with peer group will be offered to program
participants on a daily basis either by FOCAL or the Parks Department.
The outcomes for the program will be one hundred and eighteen students actively participating in the
program and attending four hours of tutoring per week. All participants shall receive a minimum of
four (4) hours counseling sessions per school year. At least seventy-five percent of the participants
will achieve and maintain an eighty-five percent (85%) school attendance rate within 90 days of
program enrollment and reduce disciplinary actions (suspensions, act) by fifty percent (50%). All •
students needing additional social services, self-sufficiency improvement programs or academic
support will be followed or referred appropriately. The programs effectiveness will be determined by
participant's grads, school attendance conduct record, FCAT performance, grade promotion and
graduation. The most important measure of program effectiveness will be whether participants have
avoided becoming or continuing to be a juvenile delinquent.
In addition an annual report to the community including the parents/guardians of the youth
participants.
ACTION STEPS
Annually FOCAL will hold an Open House and present to the community and our elected officials
how the program works and a brief outline of the progress and the plans for enhancements of the
programs.
Our staff and volunteers will takes part in improvement of the seminars and workshops to help
improve our ability to work and develop effective ways to work with the participants of the program.
With training we will effectively provide our participants with counseling directed towards self-
improvement, dealing with peer -pressure, family and life interpersonal development.
In addition it is our intention to monitor each participants overall performance in school.
Our participants will take field trips to places that will broaden their perspective on life. Our
participants will take responsibility for community projects that will enhance our communities and
improve the way of life i.e. Environmental, community clean up, youth crime prevention and
awareness.
Time Frame: January 1, 2005 thru March 31, 2005 (Winter)
Objectives: This quarter will continue the emphasis on reading, writing and comprehension and will
focus on preparing each student to finish the regular school year strong. We provide one on one
tutoring for students that continue to lack performance in any of the three focus areas for this quarter.
The curriculum for each participant will be to work from their current text books or pamphlets that
are used in their classrooms. We will assist each child in completing homework and work to ensure
that they comprehended the assignment. FOCAL will provide personal assistance to each child
during homework period. The other tools used to assist each child with comprehension will be the
designed computer software which is by grade level and age groups. The Internet is also a part of the
day to day learning and research for better service and comprehension for each grade level. Mentors,
counseling and rewards will be utilized to reduce misbehavior, truancy and tardiness. Alternative
activities and workshops will help to reduce participants' exposure to negative role models, gangs and
-ding involvement, as well as, increasing alternatives to physical force to resolve problems and
increase social responsibility and sensitivity to others.
Our goal is to assist each participant in improving their scholastic performances and skills by
providing the necessary tools and support in conjunction with their family and teachers. We believe
that knowledge and achievement are the best deterrent to crime. The program will reduce
involvement in crime by increasing participants' academic abilities, self esteem, and opportunities
for success, positive role models, self expression, personal growth and, values clarification. Our
overall goal is to help at risk youth improve their academic and life skills. Our vision is to maximize
resources by allowing the community to have access to tutors, computers and services that are not
otherwise available in a comfortable familiar environment. We provide the academic support and
motivation that many of the participants do not receive at home.
Time Frame: April 1, 2005 thru June 18, 2005 (Spring Program)
Objectives: This quarter will work on computer skills (comprehension, Internet, etc.), typing
speed (for ages 9 to 18), community participation. During the summer we will work more in a group
setting and include more hours of athletics because the program is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each child is
, encouraged to bring in workbooks, or textbooks of various subjects.
The Internet is part of the day to day learning curriculum to assist each child to improve on their
ability to use the Internet for research or to access information. The strategies for this program are:
strengthening youth bonds by providing opportunities, skills and rewards; reduce risk factors in a way
that strengthens positive factors; enforce clear and consistent standards for behavior; and teach
children the skills they need to be able to follow clear standards. At least one activity of an interactive
nature (recreational, educational or social) designed to promote socialization and maintain
identification with peer groups on a daily basis either by FOCAL and the Parks Department.
Our goal is to assist each participant in improving their scholastic performances and skills by
providing the necessary tools and support in conjunction with their family and teachers. We believe
that knowledge and achievement are the best deterrent to crime. The program will reduce
involvement in crime by increasing participants' academic abilities, self esteem, and opportunities
for success, positive role models, self expression, personal growth and, values clarification. Our
overall goal is to help at risk youth improve their academic and life skills Our vision is to maximize
resources by allowing the community to have access to tutors, computers and services that are not
otherwise available in a comfortable familiar environment. We provide the academic support and
motivation that many of the participants do not receive at home.
Time Frame: June 20, 2005 thru August 15, 2005 (Summer Program)
The summer curriculum will depend on what additional programs the City of Miami Parks
Department plans to implement. FOCAL will integrate our curriculum with City Parks scheduled
rvnctions.
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