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building your community in a fun and powerful way

We at the San Francisco Education Fund believe all students no matter their background or income level should receive a quality education so they

graduate from high school prepared for success in college and in their careers.

By becoming a volunteer you are joining the 1,000 volunteers we placed in schools last year

to help make sure San Francisco schools are strong and are helping all our kids graduate

college, career and civic ready

strong students

Factors needed to help create strong students and provide them what they need to excel inside and outside of the classroom are

strong students

caring relationships & high expectations from peers and adults at home and in school

strong students

resiliency to bounce back from challenge

strong students

and a deep engagement in their education by participating and caring about what they learn, where they learn it, and how to apply it to their

lives outside of school

As a volunteer you can support student development in all these areas by being a “caring adult” who

support young people in their growth and provide opportunities for them to learn

value differences

enjoy shared decision-making

are dependable

and know the difference between supporting and saving

There is a difference between adults who work in partnership with young people, who

see themselves as supportive friends and advocates in contrast to adults motivated to save, reform or rescue young people from

their circumstances. Be that friend.

90% of them are children of color

and 57% are from low income families & receive free or reduced lunch

they speak 44 languages

Educates 55,272 students

San Francisco Unified School District

The Education Fund works with schools who can most benefit from our programs

we match volunteers skills and interests to a teacher who has requested help in those areas

the role of a volunteer

One of the most basic and yet most important roles of a volunteer is to get to know a student and provide a safe atmosphere for students to take risks—to not know everything.

Positive Communication

Focus your critical feedback on the actions you want to see.

Instead of , “Don’t run!” You could say, "We walk in the hallways.”

Be specific with your praise. What behavior should they replicate?

Instead of , “You are a great student.” You could say, “I really like how well spaced your words are in your letter.”

School = A Safe Place for All School is a protected place where all

people need to feel safe

– Be cognizant of boundaries, physical and verbal

– School is not a place to try and persuade students of your political or religious beliefs

– Be discreet and respect confidential information

– Report to the teacher or principal if you hear of any situation that might cause harm to a student

Allies for Education Program

San Francisco Education Fund leverages your company’s expertise and assets to strengthen our public schools.

The Education Fund engages businesses in our programs and school based projects by garnering financial and human capital.

Your company joins a select group of businesses, our Allies for Education Partners, who have committed to having their employees volunteer together at a school.

   

Effective Businesses

• Hire strong leaders• Develop stellar talent• Implement creative solutions

We deploy the same strategy on behalf of public schools

Education Fund Programs Build…

Leaders: Strong Teachers - we transform how teachers are prepared to serve in public schools. We recruit the best and brightest and use a medical school model to train teachers with a balance of theory and practice under the guidance of a master teacher. Talent: Strong Students - we engage students as leaders and change agents to act as conflict mediators, tutors and mentors for their peers in order to promote academic achievement, prevent violence and encourage healthy living. Solutions: Strong Schools - we incubate and disseminate innovative approaches to improving student success.

Current Allies for Education Partners

Advent Software at Dr. Charles Drew College Preparatory AcademyFor 12 years Advent employees visit Drew weekly—one group tutors literacy during lunch and a second group mentors.

Arup at Philip Sala Burton High SchoolThe engineering firm sends employees bi-weekly to engineering pathway classes, tutor math & science , help students with engineering projects and deliver career presentations.

Chronicle Books at Bret Harte Elementary SchoolVolunteers help students discover their love for reading Employees volunteer read with students to increase their comprehension and fluency . They donate books too!

Ernst & Young at Hillcrest Elementary School

Since 2008 Ernst & Young has participated by offering:• Free tax preparation• Cyberchase math activities in after school program• Volunteers for Spring Festival

In 2011 we hope to:• Launch a pen pal program• Involve EY volunteers in Hillcrest’s vibrant After School Program

Hillcrest Elementary SchoolHas an incredibly diverse school of 500 students….

43% Latino 14% African American

15% Chinese 10% Filipino

18% Samoan, Vietnamese, Burmese, Anglo, Palestinian & more

Offers Programs to the Students…

Chinese Bi-lingual Spanish Bi-lingual

English Language Development Speech and Language Special Day Classes

After School Program for 250 Students

Family – School - Community 

Contact Information

At Hillcrest Elementary SchoolJoy OtakeInstructional Reform Facilitator(415) 469 – 4722 joyotake@yahoo.com

At San Francisco Education Fund:Darren GapultosVolunteer Engagement Coordinator(415) 749-3700 x3025dgapultos@sfedfund.orgwww.sfedfund.org

In summary – thank you for joining the education reform movement to make sure more students graduate high school ready for college, careers, and civic responsibility.

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