Includes bibliographical references (page 189) and index.
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1. The Guiding Philosophy and Initial Plans for Project Interface: WHY CREATE AN AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IN EAST OAKLAND? -- THE VISION OF POTENTIAL AND PROMISE THAT GUIDED US AS WE BUILT OUR PROGRAM -- LIFTING THE PROGRAM OFF THE PAGE --2. Moving through the Bowels of Bureaucracies and Organizations to Gain Access to Your Students: SCHOOL SYSTEMS -- CHURCHES OR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS -- TURNING BUREAUCRACIES INTO PARTNERSHIPS -- 3. Community, Contributions, and Credibility: COMMUNITY SECTORS AND HUMAN AND MATERIAL RESOURCES -- ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS -- EFFECTIVE FUND-RAISING FOR MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS -- NONMONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS -- CREDIBILITY -- 4. Recruiting Program Participants: RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES -- REPEATED FAILURE IN SCHOOL AND PROVIDING HOPE -- ENGAGING PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS -- 5. Staff Recruitment, Selection, and Training: RECRUITING STUDY GROUP LEADERS -- SELECTION OF SGL's -- TWO-WEEK TRAINING AND PROGRAM PREPARATION FOR SGL'S -- CREATING A STAFF TRAINING SESSION -- 6. Designing Challenging Curriculum Content: THE DECISION TO CREATE OUR OWN CURRICULUM -- USING STATE AND DISTRICT MANDATED STANDARDS -- REFINING CONTENT KNOWLEDGE OF MATHEMATICS AND CREATING A STAFF TEAM --CHALLENGES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SCIENCE CURRICULUM -- DESIGNING A TOOL TO ASSESS STUDENT COMPETENCY -- USE OF STUDY GROUPS -- THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS -- 7. Rules and Consequences, Routines, Rewards, and Rituals RULES AND THE SERIES OF CONSEQUENCES.
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ROUTINES -- REWARDS -- RITUALS -- 8. Pedagogy as the Nurture and Cultivation of Students: A NURTURING PEDAGOGICAL ENVIRONMENT -- STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN INTERACTIVE STUDY GROUPS -- SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIPS WITH SGLS -- NURTURE THROUGH ELEMENTS OF PROGRAM STRUCTURE -- 9. Mutually Supportive Relationships with Parents and Families: PHASE ONE: EARNING CREDIBILITY AND ENDORSEMENT -- PHASE TWO: PARENT CONTRACT, SECURING PARENTAL SUPPORT AT HOME -- PHASE THREE: ON-SITE PARTICIPATION BY PARENTS AND FAMILY -- 10. Troubleshooting: Success and Sustainability: INSUFFICIENT INFRASTRUCTURE -- OVEREXTENDED LEADERSHIP -- FUNDRAISING ROLES -- CHANGES IN BOARD LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION -- THE LOSS OF SIGNIFICANT ADVOCATES AND PATRONS -- FUNDING CYCLES AND RESTRICTIONS.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"In this inspiring book, Anne Bouie details her work with underachieving urban youth and their families at Project Interface, a math and science enrichment program, where she developed a unique approach to raising achievement. Bouie argues that rather than identifying deficits and dysfunctions in the family, a more effective method would focus on strengths and build on the inherent resilience of the community. She describes the design and implementation of this collaboratively organized, community-based after-school enrichment program that worked. Her insights are a valuable tool for any educational or youth program interested in fostering lasting academic success."--Jacket.