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Career Guidance and Counseling Programs/Workshops
“Planting a Seed in the School to Grow the City”
Grant Proposal
Ciara Peeden
UED 645C-81 Test & Client Assessment
Dr. Michelle W. Woodhouse
Norfolk State University Fall 2014
10/04/2014
Dr. Michelle W. Woodhouse
Executive Director, Secondary Education
Department of Education
RE: CAREER GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS/WORKSHOPS
“PLANTING A SEED IN THE SCHOOL TO GROW THE CITY”
Dear Dr. Michelle W. Woodhouse,
Thank you,
Ciara Peeden
Founder, Career Guidance and Counseling Programs/Workshops
Table of Contents
Letter to Department of Education
Table of Contents
Abstract
Statement of Need
Program Description
Review of Data
Goals and Objectives
Timeline
Budget
Evaluation
References
Appendix
Abstract
Statement of Need
The town and its neighbors, the city of Covington and Alleghany County, comprise the Alleghany Highlands – Virginia’s western gateway. The region, named for the beautiful Alleghany Mountains, is a lush mountain playground nestled at the southern tip of the Shenandoah Valley. Alleghany County had a population of about 16,161 in 2013. The population is declining by the year. More substantially, the Town of Clifton Forge, where Sharon Elementary sits, only holds a mere 4,469 people as of 2010. Of that population only about 533 people are between the ages of 5 and 14, elementary school years. Sharon Elementary is the only elementary school in the Town of Clifton Forge, VA. From 2010-2013 there has been a steady decrease in enrollment for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. In 2009, a study was conducted to explore the feasibility of a merger of Alleghany County Public Schools and Covington City Public Schools. Also, the county is continuously and adamantly marketing to relocating and expanding businesses. After completing thorough research, I have discovered that Sharon Elementary School in the Town of Clifton Forge, VA has an ongoing issue with school enrollment/membership due to the declining population within the city and county.
Program Description
Career Guidance and Counseling Programs are comprehensive, developmental programs designed to assist individuals in making and implementing informed educational and occupational choices. Youth and adults, male and female, disabled, disadvantages, minorities, limited English proficient, incarcerated, dropouts, single parents, displaced homemakers, teachers, administrators, parents and employers could benefit from Career Guidance and Counseling Programs. These programs can be offered in elementary, junior and senior high schools, community colleges, technical institutes, universities, career resource centers, correctional facilities, community-based organizations, human services agencies, community and business organizations, skill clinics, employment and placement services.
Career Guidance and Counseling Programs/Workshops mission is to plant a seed within Sharon Elementary to help grow the town of Clifton Forge, Virginia. Ultimately, increasing the population of Clifton Forge lends to increasing school enrollment, increased businesses and job opportunities, increased housing dwellings and an overall enhanced city.
Review of Data
Figure 1: Alleghany County Population
|
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
|
16,250 |
No Data Available |
16,230 |
16,161 |
Figure 2: Sharon Elementary School – Fall Membership
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|
2010-2011 |
2011-2012 |
2012-2013 |
|
Pre-Kindergarten |
19 |
15 |
15 |
|
Kindergarten |
33 |
26 |
25 |
Goals and Objectives
Timeline
Budget
Evaluation
References
Appendix
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