Project HERO

Project HERO

Location: 4720 Jenkins Ave., North Charleston, SC, 29406
Contact: Katy Simison, katy_simison@charleston.k12.sc.us
Website: http://www.ccsdschools.com/Schools/InnovationZone/hero.php
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AmericorpsProjectHERO

OVERVIEW

Description of Group/Organization and programs offered which relate to improving literacy:
Project Helping Enrich Reading Opportunities (HERO), a tutoring program funded by AmeriCorps State and which currently serves over 300 second grade students at nine different Innovation Zone Learning Community elementary schools. Project HERO is designed to enhance the literacy skills of CCSD second graders. Each AmeriCorps Member is stationed at one of nine Innovation Zone elementary schools for 20 hours per week Monday through Friday. In addition to providing tutoring services, Members assist the school with capacity-building activities including volunteer recruitment. The program will culminate with a literacy camp in June.

Area(s) of Charleston County served:

Charleston County School District - 2nd graders in the Innovation Zone Learning Community (IZLC)

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Are services offered in any schools?        Yes
* Burns Elementary * Chicora School of Communications * Dunston Primary * Hursey Elementary * James Simons Elementary * Mary Ford Elementary * Midland Park Primary * North Charleston Elementary * Pinehurst Elementary * Sanders-Clyde Elementary

OUTREACH AND IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS

Do services include any non-school outreach to the community?   Yes    
Literacy Camp starting in June

Population(s) directly served by organization:

Elementary School

PARTNERSHIPS

Interested in establishing a partnership with another organization/group?         Yes   
Yes. We are working to close the achievement gap in 2nd grade students, specifically in literacy.      

VOLUNTEERS

Are there volunteer opportunities?         Yes
Volunteers are needed for: * PASS Testing in the Spring * School Literacy/Reading Carnivals * Book Buddies

Volunteer coordinator’s contact information :

Sandra Hoke, 843-745-7150, sandra_hoke@charleston.k12.sc.us

Trident United Way

Trident United Way

Location: Trident United Way, PO Box 63305, North Charleston, SC 29445

Contact: Eileen Rossler, erossler@tuw.org
Website: www.tuw.org/LiveUnited

OVERVIEW

Description of Group/Organization and programs offered which relate to improving literacy:
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR+R) of the Lowcountry provides technical assistance and training for childcare providers to attain licensure, improve ABC quality levels and pursue accrediation, including early literacy promotion training.
 LINKS to Success provides targeted academic, behavioral and familial supports for children in 11 local high poverty schools - including literacy services for both children and family members.

Area(s) of Charleston County served:

CCR+R - all zip codes
LINKS - 7 Charleston county schools
Other TUW services - including Education, Financial Stabilty and Health initiatives - full county.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Are services offered in any schools?        Yes
Mary Ford, Memminger, Frierson, Haut Gap, Sanders Clyde, Goodwin, North Charleston Elementary
School day and after school hours - generally 7 - 5:30.
Site coordination and an array of linking partner services within a community learning center model

OUTREACH AND IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS

Do services include any non-school outreach to the community?   Yes

Description of Outreach initiatives:

CCR+R - generally 8:30 am - 5 with flexibility for evening and weekend training programs (see earlier description)

Population(s) directly served by organization:

0 to 2 years old
3 to 5 years old
Elementary School
Middle School
Parents/Caregivers
Child care providers

ASSESSMENT

Assessment tools used to track progress of the students you serve?
Many - PPVT. AAPI, DIBELS, MAP, PASS, DAP...

PARTNERSHIPS

Interested in establishing a partnership with another organization/group?         Yes               

We are involved in many community partnerships and coalitions and are always happy to participate in joint efforts to enhance Education, Financial Stability and Health in our community.

VOLUNTEERS

Are there volunteer opportunities?        
Varies by linking partner service in LINKS. Lunch buddies; after school tutors; academic, interest based and employment readiness mentors (after school, weekends), Day of Caring teams et al

Volunteer coordinator’s contact information :

Sally Burnett, 740- 9000, 211volunteercoordinator@tuw.org