Literacy Development Starts Early In Life And Is Highly Correlated With Academic Achievement
The transition from preschool to elementary school imposes diverse developmental challenges that include requiring the children to engage successfully with their peers outside the family network, adjust to the space of a classroom, and meet the expectations the school setting provides.
We strongly believe that by providing books and materials to Head Start programs in Orlando, specifically in underserved communities, we can help the Head Start teachers in creating a high-quality early childhood learning experience. These efforts enrich language and vocabulary development that will make the transition to elementary school more seamless.
YOUNG MEN OF DISTINCTION
This program focuses on developing young men along the following development dimensions:
Academic: Goal setting, career exploration, college preparation, study skills through tutoring.
Leadership: Annual conferences, entrepreneurial workshops, public speaking, political consciousness.
Social: Historical perspectives, etiquette training, current events, leisure activities and team building exercises.
Personal: Communication skills, conflict resolution, sex education & responsibility, Self-discipline, time management, and health and hygiene.
Attention is given to these principles through participation in monthly educational modules, social activities, fundraisers, as well as community service. Program participants are eligible for scholarships to assist with future college expenses.
