IGESL SEEKING MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN PA, NY, NJ, DE FOR YESS (Youth Engaged in STEM & Service) PROGRAM

Contingent upon federal funding, the YESS program will engage young people in service-learning activities that address local needs in order to build healthy communities. The YESS program will strengthen ties between schools, families and communities through service-learning and the use of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) curriculum to promote healthy personal environments, family/school environments and community environments.

It is the goal of the IGESL, through the YESS program, to encourage students to cultivate resilience and developmental assets while developing workplace-readiness skills, exploring career options, demonstrating active citizenship and giving back to their community through service-learning.

Schools interested in pursuing this opportunity must convene a project team of four faculty members including a minimum of one administrator and teachers from at least two STEM disciplines. Priority will be given to schools new to service-learning as well as schools servicing a high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced priced lunch.

For intent to apply information, please contact the Institute at 215-945-8118.

Technical Assistance calls to complete the Intent to Apply will be held as follows:
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 10-11am OR 2-3pm
Thursday, July 16, 2009 9:30-10:30am OR 1:30-2:30pm

Email jzorn@igesl.org to sign up for a call.