L.K.C.R. Keeping Teens in School L earning K nowledge C aring R ewards

1. L.K.C.R.Keeping Teens in SchoolLearning Knowledge Caring Rewards Lisa Mockus, Kelly Anderson, Claire Saggio, & Rebecca Shields

2. Location • L.K.C.R. : Keeping Teens in School • Gwynedd-Valley, Pennsylvania • Monday – Friday • 8AM – 4 PM

3. Clientele • High school students • 14-18 • Males and females • High school students at risk of dropping out • Public Schools • Non-profit organization

4. Community • High concentration of at-risk youth • Area with high drop out rates, we lower them • Security already available at school • Police • Security

5. Mission/Vision Statement • Mission Statement: • Our mission is to create an empowering environment to keep at risk teens in school giving them a safe place with mentors and people to confide in. • Vision Statement: • To create an environment where young adults will develop useable skills for future success.

6. Goals • To prevent teens from dropping out of school • To prepare student for college and/or meaningful jobs in the future • To improve the chance for all students regardless of race, gender, or minority to succeed • To influence pregnant teens to receive an education • To build respectful relationships with teachers and other adults.

7. Objectives • To increase a safe learning environment • mentoring/tutoring opportunities • teenagers enjoying school and the motivation to stay in school • To decrease the rate of high school students dropping out, drug abuse, and inappropriate actions taken on by students • To reduce the stress among the students, whether it is in school or at home

8. Objectives • Who does what? • Teachers/Volunteers • Will keep students on the right track through mentoring and giving them additional help with school work, in the program • Motivational Speakers • Will come in to talk to and motivate the students into finding something they are interested in and to stay in school • Counselors • Will be available at any time if there is an issue the student is having and the student can confide in the counselor to resolve the issue

9. Methods • While there may be some variation, L.K.C.R. will be held year round for an estimated eight hours each day during the week during the school year (September through June). During summer months (June to September) L.K.C.R. will be held three days a week for five hours each of those days • Training?

10. Timeline

11. Organizational Chart

12. Board of Directors • Director of Admissions • Psychologist • Social worker • Director of Education • Board of Education Representative • Teachers • Tutors • Director of Programs • Activity Coordinator • Director of Operations • Police Officer

13. Criteria for Admission • Teacher Referral • Poor grades • Risk of dropping out • Substance abuse • Pregnancy

14. Costs • Operational Funds • Department of Education • Montgomery County Grant • $150,000 • Request for • $50,000 • Fundraising • $150,000

15. Student Fundraising Events • Car Washes • Bake Sales • School Dinners • Restaurants • Receive a percentage of bill with coupon

16. Major Fundraising

17. Advertisement/Outreach • High School Teachers • Counselors • Through Website • PTA or Home & School Meetings • 10-15% of Budget • Students • Ages 14-18

18. Barriers to Service • Students not want to Attend • Forced by teachers • Mandated by court

19. Staff/Volunteer Recruitment • Schools • Communities • New College Graduates

20. “PEST” • Political Trends • Economical Trends • Social Trends • Technological Trends • Bad economy • Students drop out to help earn money for family through working • Keep students in school to get better jobs

21. Best Practices

22. Best Practices

23. Stakeholders • Schools • Students (clients) • Families • Department of Education

24. Constituency Groups

25. Success Stories

26. Evaluation • Evaluating success • Surveys • Teachers • Are they satisfied with student performance in the classroom • Students (clients) • Are they satisfied with the program and how much has it helped them succeed