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T.E.E.M.S. AmeriCorps
Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence, College of Education and Human Development
Groups Served
Collegiate, Graduate, Postbaccalaureate, Postdoctoral
Program Website
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Contact Information
Bolling, Sarayfah
sbolling2@gsu.edu
404-413-8430
Address
30 Pryor Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
Building
College of Education
Campus
Atlanta
Funding
Multiple Sponsors
Overview
The Crim Center and AmeriCorps have collaborated to develop comprehensive day and after-school programming for elementary, middle and high schools known as T.E.E.M.S. (Technology, Engineering, Environment, Math and Science) AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps members are responsible for providing supplemental instruction and support in the areas of math and science during the school day. AmeriCorps members also lead dynamic after-school programming designed to provide homework assistance in math and science.
Benefits
Members receive professional development, a $900/month living allowance, loan forbearance for federal student loans, Segal Education Award ranging from $3,000-$6,000 available for 7 years post-service, CPR/First Aid/AED Training.
Supplemental Materials
Discipline Focus
Computer & Information Sciences, Education, Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physical Sciences, Professional
Diversity Group ( Social Identity)
Age, First Generation, Race/Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status
Race/Ethnic Group
Black, Hispanic/ Latinx groups, Multi-racial
Program, Initiative, Policy or Sponsored Award Category
Priority 1: Academic Initiative
Established
09/01/2007
Number Served
101-500
Research Components and Activities
Program sponsored (in-house) professional development sessions/ coursework (e.g., workshops, test preparation, mini-courses, specialized course, conference presentations, resume/cv building, tutoring, professional development etiquette), Student or faculty stipend/compensation
Additional Research Components, Roles and Responsibilities
Resume Building, Networking, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Classroom Management, Math Models, STEM Engagement, Life After AmeriCorps, CPR/First/AED Training
Self-efficacy Emphasis
Member Recognition of academic success and service milestones
Acknowledgement/Affirmation of Identity, Strengths, Needs
Member check-ins and individual coaching to understand personal/professional development needs and connect to the appropriate resources.
Examples of Inclusionary Practices and Activities
Specialized Pedagogical practices (e.g. multicultural teaching practices; usage of gender pronouns)), Orientation (e.g. reviewing norms, expectations, structures, goals and/or protocols), Creation of a Safe space/ climate/environment
Participant Empowerment
Feeder pathways (e.g. existing partnerships with programs at similar or next level of the academic pipeline), Knowledge transfer to the community (e.g., parents, peers, stakeholders)
Mentoring Components
Mentors provide mentees with access to academic resources (e.g. precollegiate/collegiate/graduate/postdoc/ faculty training; standardized test preparation; writing workshops, research workshops, tenure and promotion information)
Opportunities to Privilege Voice
Evaluation methods to allow participates to provide feedback through focus groups conducted by independent evaluator.
Evaluation Methods
external review/evaluation, annual performance report, site visit, program survey(s)
Anticipated Participant Outcomes
attendance, earning a degree, obtaining employment (industry or other sector),moving to the next level of the pipeline (e.g. high school to college; college to grad school; grad school to post doc; graduate to faculty)
Outcome Milestones
member retention, # of volunteers generated, # of members who complete CPR/ First Aid/AED Training, # of students completing K-12 math and/or science one on one or small group tutorial sessions, Number of students attending one-on-one or small group tutorial sessions during the week, Number of students demonstrating at least a 10% gain on science/math pre/post tests
Key Performance Indicators
member retention, # of volunteers generated, # of members who complete CPR/ First Aid/AED Training, # of students completing K-12 math and/or science one on one or small group tutorial sessions, Number of students attending one-on-one or small group tutorial sessions during the week, Number of students demonstrating at least a 10% gain on science/math pre/post tests
Program, Initiative, Policy or Sponsored Award Category
Priority 1: Academic Initiative
Established
09/01/2007
Number Served
101-500
Research Components and Activities
Program sponsored (in-house) professional development sessions/ coursework (e.g., workshops, test preparation, mini-courses, specialized course, conference presentations, resume/cv building, tutoring, professional development etiquette), Student or faculty stipend/compensation
Additional Research Components, Roles and Responsibilities
Resume Building, Networking, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Classroom Management, Math Models, STEM Engagement, Life After AmeriCorps, CPR/First/AED Training
Please describe how your program addresses self-efficacy (one's beliefs in their own ability to execute behaviors necessary to perform) in its participants?
Member Recognition of academic success and service milestones
How does your program acknowledge or affirm individuals’ different identities, strengths, or needs?
Member check-ins and individual coaching to understand personal/professional development needs and connect to the appropriate resources.
Inclusionary practices/activities utilized in your program:
Specialized Pedagogical practices (e.g. multicultural teaching practices; usage of gender pronouns)), Orientation (e.g. reviewing norms, expectations, structures, goals and/or protocols), Creation of a Safe space/ climate/environment
Participant Empowerment
Feeder pathways (e.g. existing partnerships with programs at similar or next level of the academic pipeline), Knowledge transfer to the community (e.g., parents, peers, stakeholders)
Mentoring Components
Mentors provide mentees with access to academic resources (e.g. precollegiate/collegiate/graduate/postdoc/ faculty training; standardized test preparation; writing workshops, research workshops, tenure and promotion information)
Opportunities to Privilege Voice
Evaluation methods to allow participates to provide feedback through focus groups conducted by independent evaluator.
Evaluation methods are used to substantiate the program’s outcomes:
external review/evaluation, annual performance report, site visit, program survey(s)
Anticipated participant outcomes for your program:
attendance, earning a degree, obtaining employment (industry or other sector),moving to the next level of the pipeline (e.g. high school to college; college to grad school; grad school to post doc; graduate to faculty)