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Alliance Afterschool Academy
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The Marion County Children's Alliance (MCCA) was organized in 2000 by our community leaders. Since then the MCCA has worked in many different ways to improve the lives of the 60,000 children in Marion County. To date over 20,000 children have been impacted by MCCA.
"Children First" is our motto. Our commitment is to provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment where all our children can learn and grow.
Since 2002 the Alliance has offered a variety of afterschool programs; both during the school year and in the month of June. The availability of funding has been the major determinent as to how many children were served.
This past June with financial support from Kids Central and the Early Learning Coalition we served 3,300 children at 34 different sites around Marion County. Most of the programs focused on academic tutoring to help students improve their reading and math skills. In addition we sponsored swimming classes, two basketball programs and a teacher that taught "signing" as a way to communicate with the deaf.
Afterschool Tutoring Does Not Have To Be The Same Old Thing!
Children can't learn when they are bored, restless and watching the clock. Afterschool tutoring should be exciting, fun and educational! Depending on the situation we work to provide homework assistance, tutoring in reading, language arts, math and writing as well as arts & crafts and recess time.
Current programs of the Academy:
Supplemental Education Services (SES)
English Speakers of Other Languages
Private Tutoring at Sunrise Elementary
Summer Enrichment
Summer Activity Guide
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Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
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| In order for your child to be eligible for free tutoring your child must attend a Title I school that is identified as a school in need of improvement, corrective action or restructuring AND be eligible for Free or Reduced Price Lunch. |
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The following elementary schools are eligible for Supplemental Educational Services during the 2008-2009 school year:
Anthony, Belleview, Belleview-Santos, College Park, East Marion, Eighth Street, Evergreen, Fessenden, Ft. McCoy, Greenway, Harbour-View, Kingsbury, Maplewood, Marion Charter, Oakcrest, Ocala Springs, Reddick-Collier, Saddlewood, Shady Hill, Sparr, Ward Highlands and Wyomina Park.
For additional information about Supplemental Educational Services visit: Federal Programs' Supplemental Educational Services
To enroll, please contact Cristy Davidson at (352)620-7652.
Why Enroll With Afterschool Academy?
- A local, non-profit organization founded in 2000;
- Certified teachers and tutors (paraprofessionals) - most of whom are employees of the Marion County School System;
- Individualized Learning Plan for each student
- Homework assistance to ensure your child is prepared for class the following day;
- Tutoring in reading, language arts and math
- Trained bilingual staff;
- We also specialize in summer enrichment programs; and
- Monthly progress reports to parents and schools |
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ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages)
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This school year will be the 5th year for this program. It began at Romeo Elementary and because of the continued support from Florida Thoroughbred Charities it now operates at 5 elementary schools.
The program's purpose is to assist children who either speak no English or whose English skills limit their school success. We have found that with a little extra attention these children very quickly can become proficient in English. They are all anxious to learn English but they just need a little extra help. |
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Private Tutoring
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| Private Tutoring at Sunrise Elementary is funded by United Way of Marion County to provide homework assistance and tutoring in reading, language arts and mathematics for students in kindergarten - fifth grade for a nominal fee. |
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Summer Enrichment
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Marion County Children's Alliance since 2003 has funded Summer Enrichment programs in school, church and community settings.
In our 8th year of collaboration, MCCA and Family Times Publishing have printed 50,000 copies of the 2008 Summer Activity Guide (SAG) to distribute throughout the community to assist parents in finding activities for their children.
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