LEGAL REDRESS: Contact Terry W. Cox
Investigation of discrimination complaints, systems navigation for social service and economic benefits.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: Contact Elder Rainey
GED CLASSES
Program is available for those seeking a GED diploma or assistance with literacy. Program hours are 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m. Contact: Ms. Harrington
Parent Educational Council
Caring adults are available to
assist parents/guardians and other care givers with effective advocacy for student’s quality education. Council meets every second Thursday at 6:30 P.M.
Educational Forums
Workshops are routinely available to inform the community of academic support services, new school policies or an opportunity to network with educators and other parents/guardians/caregivers for support.
Educational Complaints
Investigation of allegations of discriminatory practices toward students. Attendances at school conferences or hearings are welcomed with proper notification.
ACT-SO
ACT-SO is a yearlong enrichment program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. The program relies on the dedication and commitment of community and business leaders who volunteer as mentors and coaches to promote academic and artistic excellence. Through this collaborative effort, participating students develop the confidence and skills needed to excel in school and in life.
Youth Council
The NAACP believes strongly that future leaders must be developed today, and such development is ongoing in the Youth & College Division, created in 1936. Today there are more than 30,000 young people representing 600 Youth Councils, High School Chapters and College Chapters actively involved in the fight for civil rights. The NAACP has one of the largest organized groups of young people of any secular organization in the country.
District Monitoring Advisory Committee
Appointees to the legal committee supporting a quality education as dictated by the Bradley vs. Pinellas County School District (case filed 1964). This NAACP representation continues in collaboration with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Mandated training on history of segregation and Pinellas County Schools is provided annually and/or with the acceptance of new members.
SOUTH CENTRAL LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES:
Contact Patty Van Alstine and Faith Williams
Computer Literacy Services: Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m.
The NAACP has renovated the office facility and partnered with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in a grant to implement the South Side Literacy and Technology Center. Classes are under way to provide computer technology training free to interested adults, high school and GED students. Classes in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher are offered free on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Software Training: Word; Excel, PowerPoint Training: Saturdays and upon demand
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Contact Ed Van
CONTACT 727-898-3310 OR naacp@verizon.net for more information |
