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GHCC/Abbottston Elementary - Parents as Partners Coordinator
 
 
 
Abbottston Elementary School (AES) is a small community-based school that focuses all of its efforts and resources on preparing its students for academic and social success. The school is located in northeast Baltimore City and 96% of students receive free or reduced meals. An integral component of our school is our relationships with our parents and community partners. Parents entrust us with the care and education of their children, and in turn, we believe that parents, can impact the learning environment. This year, it was proposed that the school close at the end of the school year due to low enrollment. Although this was a devastating proposition, it caused families and school staff to work together to testify on the strengths and promise of the school. Through the voice of our parents and stakeholders, the Board of Commissioners voted to NOT close the school. Because our parents and community partners rallied and asked questions and demanded to be heard and answered, our school remains open. We are at an important crossroads. A VISTA volunteer will be able to take strong beginnings of parent involvement to develop into a sustainable parent involvement program. This project will provide opportunities for parents to become advocates for the school, improve the quality of life in the neighborhood, and increase their belief in a positive future. This position is sponsored by Greater Homewood Community Corporation (GHCC) in Baltimore, MD; and the VISTA member will serve with AES in Baltimore, MD. GHCC serves as the VISTA Project Sponsor to more than 20 nonprofit, government, and community organizations throughout Baltimore City and Maryland. Established in 1969 to help neighborhoods become safer, better places to live, GHCC's mission is to build and strengthen vibrant urban communities. GHCC will provide support to AES and the VISTA member throughout the year, including recruitment, training, professional development opportunities, and resources.
 
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Member Duties : The goal of this project will be to develop and strengthen 14 new parent leaders in the school (2 per grade), and develop and strengthen 5 new community partnerships in order to increase parent involvement in school advocacy, and create sustainable parent and community groups who can maintain current gains and drive future improvements in the school. The VISTA member will: 1. Create Parent Ambassadors who will be liaisons for all projects in the school involving parent and community engagement; 2. Develop Monthly Parent and Community Workshop Series; 3. Create Portfolios for Parent and Community Engagement Best Practices; 4. Develop a plan for marketing the school in order to increase enrollment and school recognition in collaboration with the school administration, parent and community partners, and District staff.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Education ,  Recruitment ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
GHCC/Abbottston Elementary - Parents as Partners Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
07/24/2015  -   07/23/2016
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MARYLAND   Washington/Baltimore  
Accepting Applications
From  03/17/2015  To  06/01/2015 
Contact Lily Ross
3503 N Charles St
Baltimore   MD   21218
410-261-3618
lross@greaterhomewood.org
greaterhomewood.org
Listing ID 59480

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