“After school program success has stemmed from effective partnerships with community based organizations and schools,” quoted the US Department of Education (1998). “Partnerships develop and share a sense of purpose.”
Expand Service Capacity
- Establish a community center that will house the program and other services in one location
- Increase program space
- Continually build links to the community
- Increase outreach to families
Supporting Administration
- Support for front line staff, coordinators, and directors
- Minimum ratios of 1:8, no more than 1:12
- Youth supervised at all times
- Support family involvement
Student Success
Education is the foundation of individual and community success. Student success should be the groundwork of all after school programs. Ensure student safety, reach out to the school system, use standards in education materials, enlist community volunteers with special skills, involve parents and keep organized records. Emmanuel Unique is doing its part as a responsible community organization by providing professional education services. Join us in our efforts.
Audience: K-8th graders
Training: Assessment & evaluation, academic enrichment, community service component
Activities: Sports, culinary, young marines (self defense), dance, pets, arts & crafts, etc.