RTM 300 Group Project

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1 RTM 300 Group Project Jill Saltzman Maral Varjabedian Cynthia Morquecho We will discuss Introduction Program Development Program Structure Competition Funding

2 Continued How to engage community Recruiting and sustaining parent and youth involvement Dissemination strategies. *Springer Science+Business Media, Inc, 2006 Objective Groups of at risk youth from low income families are selected (East Los Angeles). Our objectives are evaluate the extent to which community based organizations can successfully recruit, engage, and sustain youths in a nine month artistic endeavor centered around a theatrical performance or video production. Assess their in program progress in terms of artistic and social skills development Determine whether involvement in arts programs is related to improved behavioral and emotional problems such as conduct disorder, depression, hyperactivity, and low self esteem.

3 About the J.C.M program Just.Motivate. Children After school program Elementary and Middle schools 2:00pm-6:00pm Offers Homework assistance, as well as a variety of activities Just Motivate Children 1 hour of homework time per day Staff and Peer tutoring Extra Curricular activities include: Sports, Drama, Music/Choir Sign in and out of program

4 Just Motivate Children. 2 adults to 20 children Safe environment Adult Supervision Productive use of time Beyond the Bell A partner in beyond the bell Work within LAUSD Coordinate events such as tournaments with other after school programs

5 Similar Programs Woodcraft Rangers L.A s s Best Youth Services Kyds Kid Care North FUNDING

6 Financials Government Funding Grant Funding RBC Grants After School For all grants Local Government funding LOCATION

7 EAST L.A At risk youth, low income and culturally diverse families. Although the majority population is mono-cultural, there is a tremendous amount of diversity within the contest of that cultural experience, ranging from new immigration from Mexico, migration from other states, and the longtime presence of multigenerational residents dating back to the ranchos. Our team selected a few sites in the area and recruited about 100 students from different sites to conduct the project. Statistics Current estimates, there are over 28 million children in the US with parent(s) who work outside the home. Of those 28 million, about five to seven million students go home alone every day after school and are without any adult supervision.( U.S Department of Education and U.S Department of Justices, 1998)

8 Continued 35% of 12- year olds are left by themselves regularly while their parents are at work. (U.S Department of Education and U.S Department of Justice) Families are generally happy with after school programs, but the key is their existence; parents are relieved that their children have a safe place to go after school. (Schwartz, 1996)

9 Community Involvement Community Involvement Community Events School Fairs Family Nights Culmination for end of program Holiday events Christmas Valentine s s Day Halloween

10 School Fairs Family Games Free Dinner for entire family Small rides Entire family is invited School involvement Teachers Principals Coaches Movie Night Family Nights Use auditorium for Movies Dinner for entire family Family Game Night Family come together Night of fun and games

11 Culmination Parents are invited to watch as children display work done through out semester Short play Ballet Dance Choir singing Etc. Holiday Events Christmas Christmas Program Christmas Ceremony Valentine s s Day Dinner Event Halloween Trick or treat at school Family event ETC.

12 Interact with other schools. Weekend Tournaments Parent Participation Weekend event for entire family Tournaments Advertising School Advertisements School Newsletter Letter home to parent Fliers to pass out to children participating in program Word of mouth Local Newspapers

13 Community Asset Overview Youth Development Safe Environment Academic Assistance Productive use of time Family Functions References pbs.org/.org/americanfamily/eastla.html Springer Science+Business Media, Inc, school/index.html smartlibrary.org/.org/societyonline/research/s olgraph/harvardafterschoolg1.gif

14 References Schwartz, W (1996). After-school programs for urban youth. ERIC/CUE digest No New York, NY: Eric Clearing- House on Urban Education [online] Available: Ed.gov/databases/ERIC_digests/ed html U.S Department of Education and U.S Department of Justice (1998). Safe and smart: Making after-school hours work for kids[online]. Available: