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| Ann Griffo, Coordinator |
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PARTNERSHIPS >>
WHAT IS PARTNERS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM?
The Partners in Education Program is sometimes referred to as the Adopt-A-School Program. This program forms collaborative agreements between schools and businesses that support students' achievements through shared time and resources. Each partnership is unique and individually planned by the school and partner.
In September 1999, the School and Community Partnerships Office began collaboration with business and community organizations to share information and ideas that would help support ABC Unified School District's main focus, "student achievement." Since this time approximately 300 businesses have offered to support student achievement. Some of those collaborative activities include mentoring, job shadowing, tutoring, internships, enrichment activities, material and financial donations. If you would like to be part of this collaboration please call Ann Griffo at (562) 926-5566 ext. 21197.
WHY DEVELOP A PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION?
This program offers you an opportunity to:
Enrich School Curriculum
Increase Academic Achievement
Build Students' Self-Esteem
Communicate an Understanding of the Business World
Teach Students the Principles of the Free Enterprise System
Gain a Working Knowledge About Public Education
WHAT BENEFIT DOES IT OFFER FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION?
The program has something for everyone, whether you are a large corporation or a small business, community organization, government agency or higher education institution. Business and organizations report the following benefits:
Increased marketing and Visibility in the Community
Opportunities for Personal Growth for Employees
Improved Business Morale
Networking with Future Employees
Pride in Community
WHAT CAN YOU OFFER OUR SCHOOLS?
Assistance in the Classroom, Library or School Office
Assistance with School Projects and Activities
Enrichment Activities for Students
Guest Speakers and Mini Lectures for Special Causes
Help in Sponsoring a Program or Club
Plan Field Trips for Students and Teachers
Help Provide After School Homework Assistance
Career Information and Counseling
Job Shadowing, Tutoring, Mentoring, and Internships
Student Employment
Incentives for Students Attendance & Student Achievement
Donations for Equipment
Technical Assistance
Financial Donations
Only the business/organization can put a limit on the list of activities that can be developed. Each school has a different set of needs and each business/organization has unique resources to bring to the program.
WHAT CAN THE SCHOOL DO FOR YOU?
ABC Unified School District is a partner with the local Chamber of Commerce, which provides activities to its members. Schools have the ability to provide various resources such as:
- Exhibiting Student Art Work at the Business/Organization
- Students Performing Musical Presentations
- Possible use of School Auditorium/Classrooms
- Advertisement and Publicity of Your Business/Organization
By teaming up with a school, your business helps build a strong community by strengthening and educating our "whole community."
HOW TO BECOME A PARTNER IN EDUCATION
Call ABC Unified School District, Academic Services, School and Community Partnerships Department and ask for Ann Griffo, Coordinator at (562) 926-5566 ext. 21197.
Thank you on behalf of the students, staff, and community of the ABC Unified School District!
Gary Smutz, Ed.D., Superintendent
Mary Sieu, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
Lon Brunk, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services
Please come to the School and Community Partnerships office at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA,
for more information, or call 926-5566 ext. 21196.
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