CHRISTIAN LATINO ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC AND ARTS 2

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Case management is recorded through case notes, the Individual Service Plan (ISP), and MIS paperwork. Case Managers determine enrollment dates based on the eligibility approval date. Consequently, it is at that time that services begin. Moreover, case managers also provide student/parent orientation, personal and career assessment, as well as matching them with a compatible adult mentor. Program Services / Parent Involvement: Project R.Y.T.M.O. encourages youth to express their creativity through the vehicle of music. The design of the program aims to empower, enlighten and promote self-sufficiency in scholastic achievement and in a professional artistic environment. The program model is an 8-week course including a total of 12-months of adult mentoring. During the 8-week occupational training period, students will be exposed to WIA work -related agencies that form part of the W/OIRJK Center, in addition to special activities, training, and resources. These agencies will provide services for youth who meet their own program criteria, creating a consistent interaction of mutual services to youth. Classes meet after school, three times per week. The course is designed for low income at- risk/adjudicated youth between the ages of 14-21, who demonstrate one or more of the following characteristics: skill/background on a musical instrument; compositionalllyrical and/or vocal ability; technicaVcomputer interest/ability; a high demonstration of interest for music and/or experience in the field of music technology; and willingness/desire to commit to the program schedule, guidelines, and mentoring design. Classes are held in a professional recording studio environment providing a creative learning experience to students wishing to learn more about all aspects of commercial music technology. All course curriculums adhere to the State of California Board of Education Standards. Curriculum topics include: History of Western Music, Roots of Jazz, Basic Music Theory, Commercial Songwriting, Copyright/Publishing, and the Business of Music. Special emphasis is placed upon instruction in music industry software programs, including Reason and ProTools. Upon graduation, students will receive a Certificate of Completion, which will enhance their work resumes, and allow students to participate in additional services provided by Project RYTMO and the W/OIRIK Center. In addition, parents are kept up to date on their youth's progress. They are also invited to celebrate their youth's achievement and attend the graduation ceremony upon their youth's completion of the program. Parents are also encouraged to attend special activities and workshops such as alcohol, tobacco or drug prevention strategies for youth. Placement in Jobs or Continuing Education: The program's approach is built around four goals: 1) preparation for and success in employment or internships, 2) improving higher educational achievement, 3) support for youth through one-on-one mentoring, and 4) services to develop the potential of youth as citizens and leaders.