Current Programs:

after school

mentoring/tutoring

stem grants

community collaboratives

teacher resources

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

After School Homework/Sports: 
Spalding Drive Charter Elementary School

Sandy Springs Education Force is working with the principal of Spalding Drive Charter to bring an after school program to the school. Research has shown that there is a direct correlation in participation in extra-curricular activities and improved student achievement. Students are motivated to participate in an after school academic program that incorporates a sports component.

The goals of the program are to provide academic enrichment for students to improve their reading skills, to encourage participation in team sports and foster a sense of teamwork. The program consists of academic tutoring and enrichment for the first hour targeted to improve the reading scores on the CRCT. During the second hour, the students will be taught basic soccer and lacrosse skills. The administrators at the school will identify 34 students who would most benefit to participate in this program. The program will be conducted one day per week from 3:00 to 5:00 for 20 weeks over the course of the school year.

Sandy Springs Education Force is providing financial assistance to the program which will be free of charge to the students. In addition, SSEF is providing administrative support to identify community coaches for the sports component of the program

After School All-Stars: 
Sandy Springs Charter Middle School

Sandy Springs Education Force is partnering with After School All-Stars Atlanta to bring a comprehensive after school program to Sandy Springs Charter Middle School. The After-School All-Stars Atlanta program, under the direction of Georgia State University, has six components: academic remediation and enrichment, sports and recreation, career development, technology, cultural enrichment and tutoring.

SSEF works with ASAS and the administration of Sandy Springs Charter Middle School to structure the program to meet the needs of their school community. The program is a five day program from 4:00 to 6:00 incorporating academics in the first hour followed by sports and recreational activities in the second hour. The program also includes many unique activities such as, field trips, special events, guest speakers and workshops. The program will also include regular bus transportation home.

Sandy Springs Education Force provides financial assistance for students who are on free and reduced lunch. All other students only pay $200 per nine week session to attend the program.

ASAS SSCMS - SANDY SPRINGS READS EVENT
One of the original “rocket boys” Roy Lee Cooke recounted his days in Coalwood, WV and how he and his friends learned that through hard work, perseverance and enthusiasm all things are possible.

l to r: Irene Schweiger, Ed, SSEF; Roy Lee Cooke, Laura Jones, chairwoman of Sandy Springs Reads