Aces presentation
- 2. Vision ~ All children in Godman Guild’s service area will be proficient in their education and life skills in order to become our future community leaders. Mission ~ The mission of A.C.E.S. is to provide students with innovative opportunities for learning through after school programming that promotes strong academic, social and leadership skills. Elevator Speech ~ ACES provides in school and after school educational support for students at Weinland Park Elementary. This is accomplished through fun hands-on practical application; building skills to support students through to High School graduation.
- 3. Our Target Audience • A.C.E.S. serves approximately one quarter of Weinland Park Elementary School’s student population (90 students) during after school program. • A.C.E.S. serves 100% of Weinland Park students and teachers during the school day. • Through partnerships, A.C.E.S. offers family events to all families at Weinland Park Elementary and within the Weinland Park Community.
- 4. Tutoring: • Daily tutoring and enrichments are provided in the areas of language arts and STEM. • The Academic Specialist and Student Education Specialists develop individualized tutoring plans based on academic needs of students. • Program volunteers work with students to target specific needs in the areas of reading and math. Homework Help: • Provided daily with one on one support to low achieving students. Health and Wellness/ Violence Prevention: • Students are exposed weekly to health and wellness topics such as physical fitness, nutrition, and healthy cooking. • Guest speakers are brought in to address the many areas of wellness: safety, fire safety, tobacco, drug education, yoga, karate, first aid, health screenings, and personal hygiene.
- 5. Our Internal and External Program Partnerships • Columbus City Schools • City Year • Big Brother Big Sister of Central Ohio • COSI • Columbus Zoo • Children’s Hunger Alliance • Jazz Academy • OSU Kid Corps • OSU Buckeye Mentoring Hub • OSU Federal Work Study Program • Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation & SWACO • City Music
- 6. Defined Outcomes Exciting Additions for A.C.E.S. in 2012-13… • 80% of ACES students met • A.C.E.S. will pilot it’s academic outcomes in before school program 2011. for families needing child care support before • 100% of ACES school opens at 8:30am. students met academic outcomes in • A.C.E.S. will provide day 2012! long in school support to teachers and students. A.C.E.S. Student Education Specialists will be in the classrooms from 9am-3pm daily.