CSF STAR A Joint Project with VA STAR

The mission of VA STAR is to train students in the field of computer refurbishment and to increase the technology base of schools, community centers and families.

Vision To increase opportunity and equity for those most in need through solutions which protect and promote well-being in every community. Mission To improve quality of life through applied research and technical assistance to communities by pioneering solutions that yield measurable results.

CSF STAR Overview Report card on VA STAR STAR – Problem solving and teamwork Follow the money First Donation to Angell Elementary School on behalf of CSF The Future

VA STAR Report Card 17 school divisions in Virginia 100’s of Virginia students studying the field of computer refurbishment and engineering 50 Bridging the Gap events throughout Virginia in two years 4,000 plus computers, laptops, and printers refurbished since 2009 $245,000 Productivity Investment Fund Grant $255,000 savings to the Commonwealth in $312,000 savings to the Commonwealth in $275,000 equipment donations thus far in $425,000 funding for two years VA General assembly.

7 Why Is VA STAR Valuable? Five primary goals –Student achievement To include a course with certification or licensing in a recognized industry, trade, or profession –School climate –Family and community engagement –Highly qualified, performing, motivated, and diverse work force –Organizational alignment

GRANTS Corner: $1,000,000 of equipment donations over the last four years Virginia State Assembly funds VA STAR - $425, for two years

King William Pick Up

Hands-On Learning + Dedicated Staff = Real World Experience for Students

Amelia and Nottoway School Systems Join VA STAR School systems apply to become a VA STAR Grant site

Building Leadership Skills

Loch Lomond Elementary

Lecture 5% Reading 10% Audio Visual 20% Demonstration 30% Discussion Group 50% Practice By Doing 75% Teaching Others 90% Learning Pyramid (Average Learning Retention Rates) (National Training Laboratories, Bethel, Maine) Teaching Others

Goal

Networking Systems students honored by Virginia Governor Tim Kaine … now Senator Kaine!!

Aneesh Chopra Federal CTO selects Forest Park to lead VA STAR … Currently Mr. Chopra is running for Lieutenant Governor of VA

The Virginia General Assembly is the legislative body of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the oldest legislative body in the Western Hemisphere, established on July 30, 1619legislative bodyCommonwealth of Virginia Three pronged approach: PIF grant, Sec. of Education, General Assembly PWC School Board Legislative Priority – Activates a Lobbyist Follow the money – State Finance Senators and their districts Present to State Finance Committees and to Governor of Virginia Have Superintendents write their delegates and senators Pressure!!!

The Future Increase VA STAR sites into the highest LCI Apply for LLC or Non Profit status Lobby Virginia General Assembly for continued funding Continue to the refine the scalable model MI STAR? Build on Angell Elementary school project Develop a national U.S.A STAR plan