Our Educated Community
We're expanding the use of existing educational facilities, classes and programs to encourage lifelong learning among our youth.
Community Partner
"As the lead volunteer for the Police Activities League Computers-Cops-Kids program, I work with local businesses, schools, and government agencies to coordinate the donation of used computers to disadvantaged youths. Our goal is to put a computer in every needy student's home in the City of Ventura. If youth have the best tools and resources, they can develop and succeed in school and in life. And donated computers that stay in use provide a higher form of resource conservation than recycling."
Increased availability and diversity of learning resources
- 20,000 preschool to sixth grade students and teachers took part in City's nature and history programs in 2006
- Raised $25,000 through PAL (Police Activities League) golf tournaments to support youth programs
- Began partnership with VUSD (Ventura Unifi ed School District) to site new elementary and middle schools in east Ventura
- Trained fine art university interns to conserve city's Public Art Collection
Worked with libraries, schools and other institutions to increase use of education facilities
- Expanded PEAK (Program Enrichment for After School Kids) and Police Activities League (PAL) to seven Ventura Unified School District sites to serve nearly 500 students daily
- Increased California standard test scores by one grade or more for 33% of PEAK students
- Reached 1,500 children annually through the Youth Summer Reading Program
- Increased library service hours without increasing budget
Reached out to institutions and educators to advance lifelong learning
- Provided over 5,000 children with an opportunity to learn about healthy choices through a partnership with the Ventura Educational Partnership and Summerfest
Fine Arts University Interns Conservation Training Program Blog
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The Road Ahead
- Create an accessible and robust 21st century library system that serves the needs of our community
- Offer a new High School Leadership Academy with students from all public high schools in Ventura
- Expand PEAK (Program Enrichment for After School Kids) to more schools