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The Foundation makes a commitment to the children and their parents
to help bridge the academic achievement gap and instill moral character
in the children we serve. The program is aligned with the highly
touted "No Child Left Behind Act"
as a comprehensive, holistic learning environment that includes
academic enrichment and remedial education in the areas of reading/language
arts and mathematics, supplemental services, mentoring and character
development. Although there are no admission requirements, every
child that participates in the program is assessed using nationally
recognized assessment tools to measure academic potential and achievement.
We literally get involved in the lives of the families and communities
whose children we serve. Each child enrolled in the center participates
in the development of their personal GPA (Goals, Plan, and Assessment).
Each child has a GPA team that includes the student, parent/guardian,
school teacher, and the DGLC educator. The team identifies goals;
develops a comprehensive plan that will provide the tasks that must
be accomplished to meet the goals; and following the assessment
evaluates the progress being made toward the goals.
The Goals tell us where we are going.
The goals are academic and character driven.
The Plan tells us how we are going to get there.
We develop a plan to achieve the goals we establish as a team.
The plan includes detailed steps on what each team member will
do to help each child accomplish those goals.
The Assessment tells us if we have arrived.
The assessment will allow us to monitor how much progress we
have made toward accomplishing our goals, and if our plan has
been successful. It will also tell us if we need to make any changes
to the GPA.
When a child attends the Learning Center, approximately two hours
per visit are spent working towards meeting the goals outlined in
the GPA. This component of the program also includes one hour of
homework assistance which integrates computer-based education programs
and the latest educational software and technology to make learning
fun.
The GPA is constantly monitored on the DG GPA web-based data system.
Every student is entered along with all pertinent information along
with a picture of the student. The GPA is updated at least once
every six weeks just as the GPA is reviewed to ensure progress is
being made. If, during the review, it is noted that progress is
not being made, then the plan must be modified. In modifying the
plan, a detailed description of the observations are duly noted
along with the steps that will be taken to improve progress.
During each six week cycle, the DGLC educator is required to visit
each student's school at least once, communicate and coordinate
with the regular school teacher and parents regarding the student's
progress. This communication is documented in the web-based data
system and is accessible by the Director of Learning Centers.
Each Learning Center is staffed with one lead educator, educators
and/or educational assistant based on a 15:1 student/teacher ratio.
The Darrell Green Learning Centers employ full-time, highly qualified
education professionals.
Although our program targets youth, we also provide services to
the parents and other adults within the community that have an impact
on the lives of the children. Adults in the program have access
to classes and programs that are developed around the needs of the
community.
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