Partnering Presentation- Oct 08 Update

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“equipping the next generation …” www.abcoflife.net 21 Willow St Mystic Ct

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We are partnering together NOW with Schools, Communities, Business and Emerging Generations to Bridge the Gap and meet the need in a way that builds and transforms our communities.

§Mentoring Programs §In-School and AfterSchool Suspension Programs §Life Skill and Career Guidance Weekend Retreats §Products and Presentations for Assembly and Seminars Programs to Meet the

Current Landscape Vulnerable Youth- A Generation At Risk The future legacy of our nation is currently “at risk”. Here are some statistics: The high school dropout rate of the top 50 cities in our nation is at 51.2%! The average high school graduate student today, without any further training or education, will experience a 42% employment rate over the age of 25! That’s 58% unemployment experience over the course of their lives. Behavior lost time in schools today accounts for over 70% of the suspension occurrences. Ignoring school policy rules is the top contributor!

Current Landscape Vulnerable Youth – A Generation At Risk What “they see”…

The Most recent statistics on U.S. standings on “behavior” (Crime-FBI national bureau statisticssource) indicate that we are a nation at risk today: q#1 in assaults per year –over 2.2million ( S Africa 2nd at 500,000/yr) q#4 in drug related offenses -560 per 100,000 ( only Switzerland, Netherlands, New Zealand higher) q#6 in capital offenses in the world – over 12000 murders per year! q#1 in overall incarcerations – over 2million in jails ( China 2nd at 1.5 million)- but they have

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IT ALL STARTS WITH CHOICE!

ABC ’S of Li fe - C hangi ng T he Our goal:

“Develop some champions who can make a difference in their generation”! qBecome a “life partner” to next generation qHelp build understanding –”what you believe is how you live your life” qEducate on “Choice”– choice makes a difference at the moment .. along the way… and in the end . qProvide a roadmap to the future … “It takes a plan and work”! qBe a service partner to education system in 21st Century life skills education qProvide “instructive and interactive “ solutions models that engage the purpose within

AB C’S of Li fe - C hangi ng T he Vision: Impact the next generation culture, by “transforming” their behavior, choices, and outcomes educationally Mission: qPartner with “others” in business and community to bring excellence to “school to work “ and “social ownership” qTo Change expected OUTCOMES in the next generation!

Transf ormati on P roce ss Curriculum

The Most recent statistics on U.S. standings on 1) Ethics Training for Emerging “behavior” (Crime-FBI national bureau Generations-Choice and statistics- source) Behavior indicate that we are a nation at risk today: Education Development For q#12) inStudent assaultsLeadership per year –over 2.2million ( S Africa st the 21 Century nd 2 at 500,000/yr)School to Career Curriculum 3) Comprehensive #4Only in drug related -560 per 100,000 ( only -q “If I Knew theoffenses Rules Maybe I Could Win” Switzerland, Netherlands, New Zealand higher) q#6 in capital offenses in the world – over 12000 murders per year!

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#1 in overall incarcerations – over 2million in (CDI) jails guidance” interestqassessment and career planning on line! ( China 2nd at 1.5 million)- but they have almost 10 times the population!

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Our Combined Modules Cover: 21st Century Skills

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• Interpersonal • Work & Personal Ethics • Communication • Attendance • Interview Abilities • Attitude • Teamwork • Time Management • Organizational Leadership • Cultural Awareness

Foundation: Rigorous academic courses and a related sequence of elective courses aligned to a specific career pathway in providing: •Experiential Learning: Job Shadows, Internships, Community Service •Dual/Concurrent Credit •Senior Project Design

• 21st Century and Professional Skills acrossthe-curriculum • Evolving post-secondary plan

Current Partnerships and Projects… New London County School to Career Presentations since 2002 New Britain Ct School to Career Presentations Fall and Winter 2007-08

Old Lyme CT School to Career Presentations Spring 2008

Institute of Technology and Business Development §Pilot Program in New Britain High School -afterschool program Six Week Mentor Summer §“Jobs” Program in Program New Britain High School Behavior, Ethics, Leadership ,Communication, Interests Development

Planned Projects…2008-09 New London High School •In School Suspension Program -35 week curriculum -125+ students! •Freshman Mentor-Mentee Program – 250+ students! design and develop mentor training and teacher curriculum \

Plummer Home for Boys in Salem, Massachusetts. Affiliated with Plummer School of Ethics and Morality @ Harvard University Beta site for Community Outreach Program -DCF families and Boys Homes

Community Action Program

How You Can Help! Lifefaqs Foundation – a 501c3 organization founded in 2001, and their Education Partners ABC’s of Life are committed to making a difference ‘community by community”. It requires partners who are like minded and like spirited! Our mission is to come along side community leaders who want their legacy to impact their community for the better. If you want to be a “difference – maker”, we want to work with you!

Become a Community Action Leader: “champion change in your community” •

Lifefaqs Foundation wants to work with community leaders who “see the need and are willing to fill the need”. Community Champions, who recognize that change requires action, and that leadership makes it happen. Not cheer leaders, but “share” leaders. Stakeholders in our next generation.

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Men and women; businesses and organizations who have a passion to share a new vision and legs of support. You can be a collaborative partner within your community to support change in a “generation at risk”.

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For more information… www.abcoflife.net or www.lifefaqs.org and we will tell you how you can champion change in your community.

Changing Outcomes Communities Currently Assessing Needs… 2008-09 School on DistrictThe Most recent statistics onHartford U.S. standings Ct “behavior” (Crime-FBI national bureau statistics- source) •In School Suspension indicate that we are a nation at risk today: Program -35 week curriculum q#1 in assaults per year –over 2.2million ( S Africa

2nd at 500,000/yr)

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New -560 Britain HS –CCSU ( only q#4 in drug related offenses per 100,000 •Saturday Morning Switzerland, Netherlands, NewLife Zealand Skills higher) Mentor q#6 in capital offenses in the Program world – over 12000

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q#1 in overall incarcerations TOLLAND High School – over 2million in–Ct jails Jrunior High ( China 2nd at 1.5 million)-Windham but theyCt. have almost 10 – Ethics Behavior -

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There Are many Ways To Show Your Support for the next generation and their social skills

Our Collaborative Partners work with us in many ways : •Networking in the community •Joint Grant Collaboration •Fund Raising Events •Sharing the vision with others •Joint Educational Programs

Become a Community Action Partner: S.O.S.- (Sponsor Our Students) Individual Donation Support • LifeFaqs Foundation is offering each community, through our S.O.S. Partnership, an opportunity to make a difference, one student at a time. And, to see the 21st Century life skills education, impact your community’s future, socially and economically, for the better. • If you want to make a difference, whether it’s your child, or someone you know in your community, help us help them become champions for the next generation. To participate or find out more… click the Sponsor Our Students- S.O.S.-Community Action Partnership, on line at abcoflife.et Together Everyone Accomplishes More… it’s true!

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Anybody that plants a seed is thinking about future generations