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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> i <br /> l <br /> i <br /> III. PROGRAM/PROJECT DESCRIPTION-DETAIL <br /> In the space below, describe the program/project. Include information as to how the program/project will benefit <br /> low-income people/households. max. char. 2000 <br /> The After-School Homework Help and Tutoring program provides free bilingual tutoring services in all school subjects to <br /> all Santa Ana students In grades K-12. Tutors work with students to help them understand and complete homework <br /> assignments. In addition, the program offers special courses in the areas of reading, math, science, art, technology, and <br /> health, to strengthen and develop the academic, social, behavioral, communication, life and career skills of children, <br /> adolescents and young adults. The tutoring of adolescents and many programs for children take place in and are <br /> managed by TeenSpace tutors. TeenSpaces also bring to the program an average of 45 specialized programs on a <br /> weekly basis during the school-year and an average of 100 programs during the summer months aimed at the overall <br /> development of Middle School, High School, and Transition Age/ College students. <br /> - The Learning Center and TeenSpace tutoring programs combine to provide: <br /> • Qualified bilingual tutors <br /> • Access to computers and Internet <br /> • Interactive academic enhancement through educational software i <br /> • Introductory and advanced computer workshops <br /> • Research assistance <br /> • College Preparation <br /> • Career Guidance and Career Skills Development Programs <br /> • Life Skills Development for Transitioning to Adulthood Programs <br /> • Leadership Skills Training <br /> • Civic Engagement training and mentorship <br /> • Specialized intervention programs for probation youth and high-school dropouts <br /> Through the Library's free tutoring program, low income families have the opportunity to provide their children with the <br /> same quality tutoring that students who can afford to pay $60 per hour receive. The program provides low-income <br /> students with a low student to tutor ratio giving each student the sustained attention required to master challenging <br /> material. Through our program, low-income students can always count on access to a place that will offer them <br /> educational activities after school to keep them safe and productive. <br /> IV. STATEMENT OF NEED <br /> In the space below, describe why this program/project is needed, Include information as to any effects if CDBG <br /> funds are not awarded and whether similar programs/projects are available in the community. max. char. 2000 <br /> According to Santa Ana Unified School District, 36 of its elementary schools have been identified for program <br /> improvement for not making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and 20 of those have qualified for Supplemental <br /> Educational Services (SES). For fiscal year 2010-2011, SAUSD had 2,662 eligible students on a waiting list to receive <br /> those services. Each year the number on the waiting list increases. <br /> After-School Homework Help and Tutoring is the approach many teachers and parents are taking when they see a child <br /> struggling with academic subjects. Although there are other programs within the city that provide tutoring services, such <br /> as SAUSD, THINK TOGETHER, and Kidworks, our program has proved popular with the community. Parents praise our <br /> style of tutoring and special courses. In addition, our program offers the community consistent hours, help in all subject <br /> areas, and serves students K-12, in contrast to other programs that focuson one subject or provide service to a specific <br /> age group. <br /> In addition, our Teen programs offer unique service to our youth in that 90% of tutors grew up in the city and are in <br /> various levels of their undergraduate and graduate education. Seventy percent are graduates of the TeenSpace <br /> program, and have a vested an Intense personal interest in giving back to their community by mentoring the next <br /> generation. It is a measure of the program's success that a large number of youths who participate in the TeenSpace <br /> program have become the active youth leadership core of various youth serving organizations throughout the city. <br /> Today's low-income youth face many challenges. These are compounded by the scarcity of resources to help them face <br /> those challenges. Together, the Learning Centers and TeenSpace programs offer nearly 4,000 young people the <br /> opportunity to develop fully, academically and socially. Without CDBG funds, these young people will not have that <br /> opportunity. <br /> :I <br /> i <br /> 3 I <br /> 75B-46 <br />