ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN’S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER 13

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Literacy Coach --Rebecca Nelson is a Bi-lingual credentialed teacher who has worked in the OCCTAC After -School Learning Academy Program as our Instructional Specialist for the past two _years. She is trained in administering the HOSTS Learning System, HOSTS Learner Link and STAR Reading. In addition, Rebecca is a former business owner, who returned to her vocation, educating children and youth in her community. Arts/Technology Mentor -Hector Zaragoza has been teaching for the past ten years. He has focused primarily on teaching at -risk youth, as well as students from the Juvenile Justice System. Hector Zaragoza worked close to ten years with the Orange County Department of Education and learned to motivate and work with a variety of students and their unique learning styles. Hector Zaragoza has been teaching at OCCTAC for the past two years. He has a strong background in visual arts and technology (with emphasis in graphic design). He is the owner and designer of HEIRO Clothing. C. Fiscal Capacity Financial Stability. The Center receives regular monthly tuition to assist with general operations; and has secured several new contracts with the following agencies: 1) Santa Ana Unified School District to provide Tutoring services, Music Therapy and Early intervention; 2) Regional Center to provide Socialization Training to Children and Youth with Disabilities; 3) County of Orange, Social Services to provide Tutoring and After -School Programs to youth with Emotional Disabilities and Behavioral Problems. In addition, OCCTAC was also awarded a Community Development Grant from the City of Santa Ana to provide Arts & Literacy Instruction to Youth with Special Needs. Furthermore, OCCTAC has received support from a variety of local community groups, business and community foundations that award grants and contributions, such as the Santa Ana Kiwanis group, Vv ells Fargo, Orange County Community Foundation, Disney Foundation, Boeing and others. Combined with the grants, the tuition revenues and existing contracts, OCCTAC can ensure the program's viability. Because OCCTAC has been successful in demonstrating its ability to make significant progress with their students, they have gained the support and recognition of many local schools and organizations. This support has come in the form of increased student enrollment, public contributions and increased volunteer support, as well as recognition by city and public officials. OCCTAC has been awarded several During the past six years in operation, OCCTAC has also built strong partnerships with key agencies that have helped the Center expand its' mission. Those partnerships include, for example, the County of Orange, Social Services to provide family counseling; the Santa Ana College to help support our parenting programs; and our college partners (the Santa Ana College, Chapman University, University of California in Irvine, Cal State Fullerton) to support our tutoring and mentoring programs that assist our families with homework support and literacy needs. In the recent _near, the number- of volunteer student tutors from the community and four -year -college has risen to fifty and is still growing. Accounting Method: OCCTAC utilizes an accrual -based account methodology. Revenue and expenses shall be recorded in the month that they were incurred or earned as opposed to the month that the cash is paid out or received. 14