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FOCAL
Foundation Of Community Assistance &Leaderskip
Scope of Services
October 1, 2006 September 30, 2007
Project Title; Learning,
&`ecit�no1ogy` Ceptet
Description: This program is an after sclloolopgram pat provides low income youth accessibility
to computers, Internet services:apd ppntors,.in order to improve/enhance academic
skills. In addition the program AnF1'rtces counseling and involvement of Cultural
Awareness and balance, you th`c'omiritthfty participation and crime prevention. Youth
Services for 60 to 80 youth in the areas of Academics, Computers, Social Science,
Cultural Balance and Awareness and Crime Prevention.
Target Areas;Allapatha, Hadley Park; Wynwood, O ertoWn and Model City, however, the program
is not restricted to'arearesidents 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 eneouraged td take part in all of the curriculum
provided and are given'priority. . ;
Funding Source: •Cityof Miami -Department of parks'&Recreation General Fund 2006
National Objective: Low/Moderate income Farnilies.(friority)
Agency Location: Community Center at,City of Miaini's Moore Park
765 Northwest 36th Street.. Miaini, Florida 33127
Program Description: To address the lack of acaderiiic 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 staffs 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 & lift.: skills and leadership training.
Goal; Approximately 160 youth are.erirolled in the program•.and all will haye 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
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Time Frame: October 2007 thru December 2007
Objectives: This quarter is a complete curricukum.which inclu, des Math, English, Reading and
Reading Comprehension, Social Studies:..: Tb g 110.4 isrt ,sed to determine the weaknesses and
strength of each participant and develop•grope pilikr#0Slo assist them in improving where needed.
This quarter is also the starting point fot w'riifing.m asurabl'e outcomes for each participants and
establishing communication with the parefiaitiariatanAgthe 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 '4veipping and achieving..aeademically,
successful school completion and avoiding being,a juvenile' delinquent. The plan for measuring the
program effectiveness is to maintain a f ie;•on ea4,p,articipant 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 ehii' '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,eontact:with.parents, coaches and mentors to make sure that
the participants have positive adult relationships. ,'
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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 axe: stteiigthening youth bands by providing opportunities, skills and
rewards; reduce risk factors in a way that strengthens positivo,..factors; enforce clear arid 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.
OFFICE (305) 756-6762 • (305) 343-5666 • FAX (305) 754-6058
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All participants will receive a minimum .of four (4) hours:.couriseling 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'stud'e its. hcedi ng additional social services,.self
sufficiency improvement programs or academic's pport will be followed or referred appropriately.
The programs' effectiveness will be.determ,yrl4,d; by participant's, grads, school attendance conduct
record, FCAT performance, grade promutiOn'ai dlg4aduation. The most important measure of
program effectiveness will be whether :41' i'cipanti have avoided becoming or continuing to be a
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juvenile delinquent.
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Our goal is to assist each participant in improving their scholastic performances and skills by
providing the necessary tools and support in corijunction.with their family and teachers. We believe
that knowledge and achievement are the best,deterr:ent to;crime. The program will reduce
involvement in crime by increasing participants' acadernic,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 theiraiademic 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'envirotzmeht;: We provide the academic support and
motivation that many of the participants da:fnot receive: at:home.
The program increases reading, writing, math and'eomputer 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 thedevelgprent 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 strategiesis frotn 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 perschool year. At leastseyenty-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 needingadditional social services, self-sufficiency :it1 provement 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.
OFFICE (305) 756-6762 • (305)'343-5666 • FAX (305) 754-6058
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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 outlineof tlle,,progress and:the plans for.enhancements of the
programs.
Our staff and. volunteers will takes part ins', iriip Oygtrie?t).O'the seminars' and workshops to help
improve our ability to work and develop,eff'ectivp ways;to,work with the participants of the program.
With training we will effectively provide our pai)ts:vith. counseling directed towards self-
improvement, improvement, dealing with peer-Pressure;,fftnlly'aiid life' interpersonal development.
In addition it is cur 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 fake responsibility for;cornrnunity projects that will enhance our communities and
improve the way of life i.e. Environmental, community clean up, youth grime prevention and
awareness.
Time Frame: January 2007 tluu March, 2.007. (Whiter)
Objectives: This quarter will continue theempl?a$is,onreading, writing and comprehension and
will focus on preparing. each student to finish he..regular school, year •strong. We provide one on one
tutoring for students thatcontinue to lack performance if• any of the three focus areas for this quarter.
The curriculum.for each participant will be to. votkirom 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 'a d 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'.'ekposure to negative role models, gangs
and drug involvement, as well as, increasing alternatives tp physical force to resolve problems and
increase social responsibility and sensitivity to others...
Our goal is to assist each- particip.ant in'impraving their scholastic performances and skills by
providing the necessary tools and support. in conjunction witb.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' academia abilities, self esteem, and opportunities
for success, positive role models, self expression, personal growth and, values clarification. .Our
overall goal is to help at riskyouth 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
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FAX (305) 754-6058
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Time.Frame: April thru rune 2007. (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 athletiCsA3ecaus&the 1ptograrn is from 8 am. to 5 p.m. Each child
is encouraged to bring in workbooks, or textboolks°,of various subjects.
The Internet is part of the day to day learning: curri, .cul tunio assist each child to improve on their
ability to use the Internet for research or,to :access,'infQtation. The strategies for this program are:
strengthening youth bonds by providing .opportuttiities, .skills and rewards; reduce risk factors in a
way that strengthens positive factors; enfozce,c1eariand ¢o'hsistent 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 tattttors, 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 2007 thru September 200.7: (Sur/finer/Fall Program)
The summer program/curriculum will incorpotate am additional programs, that the' City of Miami
Parks Department & Recreation will be offering. FOCAL will integrate our current cumculum with
City Parks scheduled functions.
OFFICE (305) 756-6762 • .(305) 343-5666 • FAX (305) 754-6058
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