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The
majority of services are provided on-site at the target schools
within a classroom setting. Students and parents are also
encouraged to make appointments at our UMASS Boston campus
office after school hours or during school vacation.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FOR 2000-2001
To fulfill the purpose of Talent Search and to meet the unique
needs of the target population, the Project has developed
five outcome objectives which are provided through individual
and group activities. The objectives are High School Retention
and Graduation, High School Re-entry, Postsecondary Placement,
Postsecondary Re-entry and the Development of a Disability
Action Plan. All of the Project's outcome objectives were
met or exceeded for 2000-01 funding cycle.
The Project also held a successful College Fair for students
with disabilities, a six-week academic summer
program, and two community service projects with students
from our middle school program. The middle school tutorial
program was also very successful and assisted over thirty
students with academic skill development.
VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE
The Project will continue to expand and adapt its service
delivery to meet the ever-changing needs of the population.
The major priority for the future will be to establish a Conflict
Resolution curriculum at the McCormack Middle School. A pilot
Dispute Resolution curriculum will be implemented at West
Roxbury High School at the request of the Headmaster.
PROJECT
REACH'S VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE AND THE UNIVERSITY
COMMUNITY
Project REACH is the only TRIO program of its type, which
provides educational, career and personal development activities
for special education students within the Boston Public Schools.
Over the past seventeen years the Project has assisted students
with disabilities and special education needs, to gain information
and skills which have provided them with many opportunities
not afforded to them in the past. The Project has been cited
as a national model and will continue to provide innovative
and quality programming to the students it serves.
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Mentor / Role Models
Students
will be able to meet with other students who received Special
Education services in high school and who are now in the process
of completing programs of postsecondary study or with former
students who are now employed in a variety of career fields.
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Technical Assistance
Students
will be able to meet with other students who received Special
Education services in high school and who are now in the process
of completing programs of postsecondary study or with former
students who are now employed in a variety of career fields.
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Benefits
Potential
Benefits include:
A
chance to understand the value of a college or vocational
education.
An
opportunity to shape your own future.
The
development of personal and academic skills.
Exposure
to positive role models.
The
opportunity to improve the quality of your life.
Familiarization
with community resources.
Exposure
to future careers.
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Preparation
Academic Summer Program
Visits to College Campuses
College Fairs
Informal Seminars
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