Our program coincides with the Broward and Dade County School Boards? academic year. It consists of four 9-week sessions with two 9-week sessions equaling a semester. The first semester runs from August to January and the second semester runs from February to June. During the academic year, students attend the program Monday through Thursday from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
Presently, approximately 80 children ranging in grades from kindergarten through high school are enrolled at our Reading Center. The students originate from 7 primary zip codes and 21 feeder schools, of which 15 are elementary, 5 are middle and 1 is a high school. Given the high level of illiteracy in the state of Florida (statewide 77% of fourth graders are reading below grade level) and nationwide, our vision is to have 5 centers, or Reading Centers, throughout the tri-county areas of Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach within the next 10 years, and provide our curriculum materials to school boards, non-profits, and parents throughout the nation free of charge.
Thus far the Foundation operates one Reading Center in Broward County, Florida (St. George Community Center), and provides curriculum materials to over 400 students throughout the nation.
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Mocombeian Reading Centers
Engages students in creative learning experiences that foster a love for reading and enhance communications skills.
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The Mentoring Program
Promotes self-empowerment and positive life choices through engaging various professionals to speak on such topics as drug awareness, sportsmanship, goal setting and career choices.
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Outreach
Provides assistance to children and families in the form of clothing, books, school supplies, and food, as well as, referrals to family counselors (“Friends of Children”) when necessary.
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