Community Education Full Service Schools Community Partners Presented by the Office of Community Education May 26, 2011

 Community Education philosophy emphasizes the importance of community engagement, partnering, and collaboration.  Since its inception in 1968, the Community Education Program has collaborated and maintained relationships that continue to this day.  Senior among these partnerships is the commitment with the City of St. Louis and the Board of Education to jointly fund the program.  That commitment is strengthened further through the presence of the community as a partner and is manifested by the 279 citizens who serve as community council members. 2

3  There are currently 101 Full Service School partners.  Many relationships were formed prior to the community education centers evolving into FSS.  Once having become committed to becoming FSS, a comprehensive community engagement process was initiated.  Community councils analyzed the results of the engagement process and established priorities for acquiring new partners.

4 PartnerServiceOutcomes Better Family Life Provides a variety of social service programs, including but not limited to: a Healthy Marriage Initiative, Housing, Community Based Abstinence Education, Financial Literacy, and After School programs. Goal: Serve 100 Vashon students, adults, or families. Results: Served 172 students. City of St. Louis Department of Social Services “Hope is Moving In” Implement the $8.2 million federal homeless prevention grant. Goal: Serve a minimum of 8 clients each day, 5 days per week during regular school and summer months. Results: Number of clients served – Clay-1,591, Mullanphy-704, Sigel-1,117, Stevens-1,591. Healthcare Education, LLC Provides Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), Certified Medical Technician (C.M.T.) and Phlebotomy classes at Yeatman CEFSS. Goal: Enroll 12 to 15 students in each class. Results: C.N.A. – 15, C.M.T. – 13, Phlebotomy – 15. National Council of Jewish Women “ Kids Closet” Provide new clothing and hygiene supplies to staff identified students. Goal: 150 students will be provided clothing and personal hygiene supplies at least once. Results: Ford-73, Hamilton-62, Mullanphy-34, Walbridge-237.

5  The pursuit of partnerships is ongoing.  The service delivery and tracking processes are being closely reviewed.  Professional development for school staffs and other key stakeholder groups is needed.