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Exhibit A
<br />ALBI ARTS -BASED MINDFULNESS PROGRAM: REVISED SCOPE OF WORK
<br />SCOPE OF WORK: A and B.) DETAILS OF THE YOUTH PROGRAM AND TARGET POPULATION
<br />Our program implements primary prevention strategies on youth violence, using multi systematic approaches in early
<br />childhood support for teachers, families and children. Young children will participate in arts -based activities that combine
<br />social emotional learning (SEL), mindfulness and yoga, while teachers and families are equipped with the tools to sustain
<br />healthy behaviors for a lifetime.
<br />ALBI's arts -based mindfulness program is modeled after our Out -of -School Time (OST) 2017-2020 camps combined with
<br />standards and lessons from evidence -based best practices developed by: 1-The Collaborative for Academic, Social and
<br />Emotional Learning (CASEL), 2-The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and 3-The CA
<br />Arts Standards. These mixed -method strategies use progressive arts -based lessons coupled with foundational areas of
<br />SEL and character building to strengthen underlying development processes such as focus, resilience and self -care. The
<br />program prepares young children to use their creative talents to develop a sense of identity, independence, discipline and
<br />self-worth through a series of coordinated activities and experiences that help them to become socially, emotionally,
<br />physically, morally, and cognitively competent. Young children will develop and apply valuable tools for maneuvering
<br />through life's many challenges while teachers and families participate in meaningful proficiency workshops that support
<br />children's growth as well as their own mental and physical health. Teachers, families, and caregivers will learn ways to
<br />help reduce and manage stress and anxiety, improve wellness, strengthen relationships and connectivity, and build
<br />healthy habits using mindful strategies and coping tools to support self -care and enhance community well-being.
<br />Program Target Audience: Santa Ana at -risk youth ages 3years-10 years attending Monte Vista Elementary School
<br />Program Tasks: Every class encompasses the development of English -Language skills as well as provides opportunities
<br />for children to explore and innovate their ideas through creative expression. Students experience a wide variety of
<br />techniques and methods to produce meaningful artworks ready for showcase. We teach a full sequence of skills that
<br />allows students to perform at their best. Each day is wrapped with SEL and character building activities. Students
<br />participate in collaborative groups that identify and develop personal leadership skills, positive attitudes and behaviors,
<br />which lead to accomplishments and proud achievements towards a healthy life. Program activities and outcomes are
<br />defined based on four main areas to encourage positive youth development included in classroom time:
<br />1. SKILL BUILDING/CREATING: Learning activities include skills assessment, goal planning, and group
<br />activities, with an emphasis on personal development, critical thinking, centered on violence prevention.
<br />Students will learn foundational skills to conceptualize, develop, and refine ideas that are methodically
<br />explored and analyzed through a multitude of arts -based activities combined with problem solving and
<br />personal development. Expert teaching artists will conduct classes on life skills, self and body awareness,
<br />self-identity, conflict resolution, and communication through body awareness, breath, and mindfulness.
<br />2. RESPONDING/CONNECTING: Working activities involve different types of arts -based activities such as theatre
<br />and dance to build communication, problem -solving skills, team building, and empathy by connecting with peers
<br />and adults who demonstrate positive social behaviors. Additionally, students participate in emerging visual and
<br />literary arts with an emphasis on more solitary activities that can allow for self -reflection and mood control.
<br />Activities will also help students discover an appreciation and inspiration for optimal growth as well as motivation
<br />to achieve personal goals.
<br />3. PERFORMING/PRESENTING: Meaningful activities allow students to use their creative talents to develop a
<br />sense of identity, independence, discipline, and self-worth. After weeks of preparation, students proudly
<br />showcase their art projects, social -emotional journals and final video performances. In their final
<br />presentation, students will demonstrate mastery of arts -based and mindfulness skills to highlight leadership
<br />skills, self-confidence, socialization and self -efficacy.
<br />4. RECOGNITION: Students will participate in SEL activities to gain an understanding of humane values,
<br />empathy, and a sense of social justice. Activities are focused on social and behavioral skills in youth
<br />violence prevention; such as anti -bullying, accepting differences in others, recognizing and learning to deal
<br />with their emotions. Students will be recognized for their accomplishments during regular performance
<br />evaluations and feedback provided by the teachers, their culminating presentation, and individualized
<br />coping skills toolbox.
<br />Program Deliverables: During the program, students spend 50-minute sessions working on various skills in performing
<br />arts to prepare for a final showcase: pre -post assessments, a performance video on crime prevention, art journals and a
<br />coping mechanisms box.
<br />1. Pre -Post Assessments: We use a rubric to measure mastery (pretest) and (posttest) of skills, as our assessment
<br />method per session.
<br />2. Performance Video: Young artists will gain skill enrichment, self-expression, stress relief and socialization through
<br />meaningful activities that will be recognized and rewarded at culminating events. Our curriculum builds in a
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