Higher Ability Program Analysis

As a first generation student, I knew nothing about navigating college, let alone leaving home for a period longer than three days. The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) gave me the opportunity to build connections with others, guide me through campus, unlimited access to well rounded students/advisors,etc. With that being said, I knew at a young age I wanted to help people with a similar socioeconomic background. It was when I was suspended from school at the age of eleven for skipping second roll call in my physical education class. In that moment, I felt cheated, punished harshly for a mediocre action compared to the kids dealing drugs on the same field. EOP offers students such as myself academic guidance, financial assistance, personal

It is hard and diligent work that brought me out of my troubled state, and I grew to believe that it is hard and diligent work that offers me the best chance of success in life. Moreover, I have grown to take pride in my work, whether it be a major project or simply just daily homework. Freshman year was difficult for me and I would never go back, but the lessons and values which it ultimately instilled in me are

My next opportunity presented itself with a chance to work with expelled and pre-expulsion Middle School Students at Passage Middle School. This alternative program was very small. In fact the entire program was my classroom. I worked within a

I could not read a sentence until I was in third grade, two to three full years behind my average peer. In addition to being hopelessly behind in both reading and mathematics, I had terrible experiences with bullying. The combination of poor academic performance and social issues was deadly to my ability to learn. It took a year and two teachers who were incredibly dedicated to my individual progress to catch me up to my peers. And that was all I needed--two teachers who noticed and cared--to begin my work towards an eventual Ivy League education

Aged just 9 years old, I encountered something that would go on to shape me into the person that I have become today, however minimal of an accomplishment that may be. The Gifted program tested and accepted me into their ranks.

i-Ready seems to be a great technology that monitors students’ progress. I like that this diagnostic test provides a deep evaluation for every students and customizes each test to track the student’s growth and performance. i-Ready also keeps track of the students entire K-12 educational career, which is great because it accurately demonstrates the student’s progress in reading and mathematics from when they start school to when they complete high school. Educators can see exactly what level their student is on before they graduate and enter college. Not only does this tool show what each student need assistance in. The program also identify why the student is struggling and what can be done to fix the problem.

As a young child, I learned that education would be beneficial to not only myself but also all humankind. Growing up in a Northeast Florida housing project my father and mother did the best they could to raise nine children. My father worked seven days a week in the service industry as a waiter and bartender while my mother worked as a domestic employee in the homes of more affluent people in the south. My father had an eleventh grade education and my mother had not passed the tenth grade before she bore her first child. Neither parent completed high school but they had dreams of their children far exceeding their educational accomplishments. I was child eight of the nine and I knew early on that I did not want to live

We are finally at the end of the program that I waited so long to be a part of .This program was a great opportunity for me to get out of remedial classes. I strongly believe that this program has benefitted me in many ways, physically, mentally, and socially.

Throughout the A+ Tutoring Program I have acquired numerous skills that have made me a better person. I am going to be honest, I have never really cared for children and I would consider myself a selfish person when it comes to other people's feelings. The Program has changed my outlook on things and I have learned to be sincere and patient when it comes to ALL of my second graders. In my opinion I have learned a skill from each kid in my class. They have taught me to always be alert because anything can happen in that room in a matter of seconds. To handle a situation I have obtained the skill of always remaining calm when something drastic happens. The only way to conquer a situation is by attacking it head on and solving the issue quickly

determination in becoming the most well-rounded and responsible young man possible. To prepare for my future, I intend to educate myself and participate in programs that set me apart from the rest of the crowd. With a S.T.E.M. certificate, colleges would be more inclined to accept me because of my qualifications. The S.T.E.M. program would be an outstanding achievement to add to my résumé of accomplishments in an attempt to stand out from the ordinary community that does not have as much to offer as I do.

I enjoyed reading your post. As we have learned during this discussion board through our classmates, there are a plethora of different ways that can be used to evaluate programs. You gave numerous examples as to why program evaluations are important in early childhood education and why they are conducted in the first place. Another reason that program evaluations are conducted are to see if the program is working (Gilliam & Leiter, 2003). For instance, the Head Start Program at my school constantly makes changes to their program due to their yearly evaluation. If they see that something is not working, the head of the program tries to come up with different ways to change what is not working to try and make the program better for the students.

I am planning to take advantage or the dual degree program available at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). have applied and have been accepted into the University of California, Irvine’s Criminology Law & Society (CLS) PhD. program. Part of the reason I was so interested in continuing my education at UCI was the enthusiasm with which the university promotes interdisciplinary collaborations with other disciplines and with community organizations. Previously as an undergraduate at UCI, I had worked researching the issue of domestic violence (DV) in collaboration with the departments of Psychology & Social Behavior (PSB), CLS, and with the Orange County Family Justice Center. In this same spirit, I hope to continue my educational journey.

I am doing the CLEAR program and this program was very beneficial to me because it allowed me to see the world in a different aspect especially helping individuals with mental disabilities. CLEAR provides a full range of classes each semester based on student input. The social integration of the CLEAR students and other JCCC students will continue to provide a valuable learning experience for everyone. A variety of classes are taught each semester ranging from basic skills, physical conditioning and arts and crafts to enrichment and practical living skills. The offerings vary from one semester to the next. Interacting with these individuals made me open my eyes that I can be very impactful to a group of individuals. Throughout my volunteering

In my years spent in high school, my favorite class has been computer programming. I took the class as a sophomore without any previous coding experience. Starting out, I struggled with the basic concepts and fell behind on projects. I relied heavily on help from my teacher and my friends, and I even considered dropping the class. Faced with the decision at the semester, however, I decided to keep trying. As the second semester progressed, I gained greater understanding of the basics of coding. I became the person that others could receive help from rather than the one asking for help. By the final quarter of the school year, I was able to code with speed and accuracy. I was fortunate to win the Computer Programming Student of the Year award

Once I became a junior in high school I had been too far in the process of skipping school, not paying attention, and putting all my focus on other things. I’m not saying I didn’t learn things while or whenever I did go to because I learned a lot of things but not enough. I didn’t reach my full potential. I think this was the year I made friends who weren’t as great of influence. So, at this point my lack of focus on my education was because of