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The Education Department serves elementary and high school students and young adults in their educational experience through after-school enrichment programs, truancy prevention, and summer programs. Understanding the crucial role parents, family and community support play in the success of students, the Family and Youth Department engages the participation and fosters leadership of parents and community stakeholders.
Afterschool Arts & Academic Enrichment Program SEAMAAC's After School program entitled 'Hip Hop Heritage' offers a balance of creative arts workshops, homework assistance, college preparation, sports activities and group open discussion. We offer classes in all of the Hip Hop Arts ranging from emceeing to deejaying, breakdancing and graffiti writing, and students may earn a cash incentive for good attendance and the completion of arts projects. Our staff works with each of our students and families so that they may define success for themselves, and achieve that success in a spirit of creativity, cultural integrity, and independence. Our program is different in that we listen to what the youth want to do. After School Program Schedule
SEAMAAC's After School Program opens during the first week of the school year and is located at the Academy of Palumbo School, 1100 Catharine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147.
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Youth Summer Camp ProgramSEAMAAC's 'Hip Hop Heritage' Summer Program is designed for youth to expand their creativity and potential. Our program provides creative outlets and a safe atmosphere for young people to express themselves, connect with others, be mentored by caring adults, learn about and impact upon social issues and engage in activities promoting sound physical and mental health. Most of all, each summer we have FUN! In summer 2010 our program partnered with Philadelphia Youth Network and Work Ready Philadelphia to offer a six week summer job to 50 youth. Our program culminated in a community event where youth painted murals, performed a choreographed dance production and had a breakdance jam and battle. You can see some of our activities on our blog at http://hiphopheritage.tumblr.com/ Check back often for details on what we will offer for summer 2011! Where: Academy at Palumbo School, 1100 Catharine Street. SEAMAAC's 'Hip Hop Heritage' Summer Program will run for six weeks starting approximately on July 6 and ending August 14, 2011, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Contact Information:
As part of the Philadelphia School District Attendance & Truancy Intervention/Prevention Supports (ATIPS) program, SEAMAAC’s Parent Truancy Officers (PTOs) partner with schools to target outreach to families and students who have five to ten unexcused absences. Efforts include encouraging parent involvement and increasing families’ access to information and resources to improve students’ attendance in South Philadelphia schools. Contact Information:
Truancy Case ManagementThrough the use of family-focused support services, SEAMAAC’s Truancy Case Management program seeks to ensure that students and families with limited English language proficiency have the opportunity to access the Regional and Family Truancy Court system, to both receive information from and share information with the Court, as it pertains to the student, in an impartial, professional and culturally sensitive manner. Whenever possible, students and families being serviced through our truancy case management program will be linked with youth and families’ participating in SEAMAAC’s other educational programming in an effort to bring about an atmosphere of holistic program exchange, and life-long learning. Contact Information:
The Philadelphia Immigrant/Refugee Coalition (PIRC) founded three years ago and led by SEAMAAC includes JUNTOS (local Latino serving organization), the Education Law Center (ELC), Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (PICC) and The Philadelphia Public School Notebook (newspaper). PIRC embodies the commitment to strategies of community organizing and advocacy in partnership with the immigrant and refugee communities in Philadelphia for equitable language access services in public education. PIRC’s work with the immigrant and refugee communities encompass not only English Language Learners (ELLs), Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, but also second‐generation students who come from families where English is not the primary language. Contact Information:
Student Immigrant Leadership Council (SILC) SEAMAAC's Student Immigrant Leadership Council has as its mission to build a youth group that provides the tools and support for youth to develop as leaders actively involved in efforts for social change in their communities. In an inclusive and supportive space, youth will get the opportunity to develop team-building and leadership skills, learn about issues of social justice, participate in youth-led civic engagement and work towards improving their school system and strengthening their community. Contact Information:Kevin Ramirez
Free English ClassesWe offer English classes to adults over the age of 18 from any country. Individual and small group tutoring is available. Basic, intermediate, and advanced English learners are welcome. Pre-registration is not needed, "walk-ins" are welcome. ESL Tutoring is available at the SEAMAAC office on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and Saturday morning from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. For more information or questions, please contact Kevin Ramirez at 215-467-0690 or kramirez@seamaac.org Location
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