Promise Council Project Mitch Stebel Dan Willard Jody Dickerson Tyler Donahue Peggy Miles Laura Curtis
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Promise Council Project
Mitch StebelDan Willard
Jody DickersonTyler Donahue
Peggy MilesLaura Curtis
Trivia
Source: Alliance for Education Excellence www.all4ed.org
On a National level, ____% of students fail to graduate on time?
Trivia Source: Alliance for Education Excellence www.all4ed.org
• 30% nationally, up to around 20% locally• Biggest factor is Low Socio-Economic Status (Low SES)• Every 26 seconds, another student gives up on school
Trivia Source: Alliance for Education Excellence www.all4ed.org
1 out of ____ students in our community receive a free or reduced school lunch?
Trivia Source: Alliance for Education Excellence www.all4ed.org
•1 out of 3•Studies have shown that it is difficult for children to learn while hungry•For many students, these are the only consistent meals they receive
Trivia Source: Alliance for Education Excellence www.all4ed.org
What percentage of children in District 87 are considered Low Socio-Economic Status (Low SES)? Unit 5?
TriviaSource: Alliance for Education Excellence www.all4ed.org
• 54% in Dist. 87, 29% in Unit 5• Decrease in graduation rates correlated to rise in Low SES
population• Much less likely to receive academic support at home
% of Low SES Population 2010 2011 2012District 87 52% 53% 54%Unit 5 24% 28% 29%
Graduation Rates 2010 2011 2012District 87 91% 76% 74%Unit 5 90% 85% 84%
Promise Council BackgroundAmerica’s Promise Alliance
•President’s Summit for America’s Future• Focus on youth as a national priority•Colin L. Powell•Promise places• Five promises
The Five Promises
•Caring Adult• Safe Places•Healthy Start• Effective Education•Opportunity to help others
Mission Statement
Connecting community resources to the specific needs of students
identified by teachers and school staff to remove barriers to learning
Promise Council Objectives
Providing more adult mentors for students
Increasing opportunities for parental engagement
Meeting physical needs of students when they stand in the way of academic achievement
Local Promise Councils
•Pepper Ridge Elementary•Cedar Ridge Elementary•Oakdale Elementary•Bloomington Junior High School•Kingsley Junior High School•Evans Junior High School
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Why we chose the Promise Council…
Research
• Individual Research
• Conference Call Meetings
Common Goal
• Children, specifically children in need
• Specific organization
McLean County Needs
• Met with individuals to explore District 87 and Unit 5 Needs
• Reviewed options
Promise Council
So, how can our group help?
Providing more adult mentors for students
Increasing opportunities for parental engagement
Meeting physical needs of students when they stand in the way of academic achievement
Website Overview
www.promisecouncil.com
The Future
• Getting the word out• Sustaining the momentum• Becoming involved • The Promise Council Big Table
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Getting the Word Out
January Symposium
Website School Participation
Need Help•Teachers•Schools
•Parents•Community
Momentum is Sustainable
Promise Council
VillageVillage
TeachersTeachers
ParentsParents
CommunityCommunity
Who benefits?
The Big Table
Pepper Ridge
Elementary
Oakdale Elementary
Cedar Ridge Elementary
Evan’s Jr. High (in progress)
Kingsley Jr. High (Needs a Champion)
BJHS
Further Promotion
Promising Results
The Future Lies With You!
Questions?
Promise Council website http://www.promisecouncil.com/
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