Back To School / Success In School (BTS/SIS)

Back to School/Stay in School is an NAACP Education initiatives that was started in 1984 to work with school district to reduce truancy, drop out rates, and to provide African American Youth with an equal education.  The National Board approved the design and implementation through local NAACP Education Committees.  BACK to School/Stay in School (BTS/SIS) is designed to assist students K-12 with academic and social supports required to complete high school.  The program aims to improve student achievement by reducing absenteeism, drop out rate, cultural awareness, and increase parent involvement.  There are (4) main components (1) the Annual Back to School Rallies to encourage communities to join their branch in motivating students to be successful, (2) academic enrichment programs that provide extra academic support, (3) parent/Family workshops to increase parents involvement and empower them to navigate the educational system for their student success.

Activities:   (1)Annual  Back to School Rally (September)  -  Mobilizing the African American students/Faith Communities/Allies. (2) Weekly Academic Support with emphasis on Math, ELA, and Homework Assistance with academic instruction from certified teachers with tutoring support  and special recognition for academic improvement, (3) 5th Annual African American Parent Conference (March 10th , 2011)   to educate parents on the racial achievement gap and empower them to become involved with their local school systems as they learn their rights and how to exercise them for the success for their children.  

Where:Students meet every Saturday at the downtown Lane Community College Campus and coinsides with Lane Community College schedule. Parents meets once a month with Counselors at the downtown Lane Community College Campus.