List of During School Programs
Celebrate Life International - Teach One to Lead One (T1L1)
The Teach One to Lead One® (T1L1) philosophy will be used to develop character and leadership skills of young people in Cobb County. The T1L1 program includes materials and personnel that equip young people to build lives of integrity, create positive relationships, stand strong in healthy habits and to multiply their influence among their peers. This international program includes mentoring, powerful training aids, practical materials, exciting presentations and hands-on activities. The delivery of T1L1 is comprised of several components as described below: Curriculum – Students will receive weekly instruction in the classroom as specified in the T1L1 curriculum. The program emphasizes principle-based living to the students and it challenges them to adopt that philosophy in their lives. The T1L1 Facilitator will introduce concepts and provide students with application opportunities for those concepts through stories, group activities, role-playing, etc. Each weekly session is designed to help the student visualize how to implement the principles in their life and how to influence others.
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For more information about this service contact:
Robin Harshbarger/Chief Program Officer
770-529-7700 x 23
770-529-7711
rharshbarger@celebratelife.org
Children's PEACE Center - PeaceMobile
A traveling "Field Trip" that teaches character education, violence prevention and peacemaking skills with fun hands-on exhibits and learning centers. Puppet Show, computers, puzzles, games, discussion, role playing, crafts all packed inside a Trailer.
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For more information about this service contact:
Andria Melham - President
770-917-8815
866-950-8080
director@childrenspeacecenter.org
Children's PEACE Center - Peacemaking 101
Introduction to basic peacemaking, eight one-hour sessions, can be used as part of an After School Program or an in-class lesson. Normally one class at a time or 8-24 students. Lessons focus on Effective Communication - Developing Good Listening Skills; Relationships; Ethics - Learning from Mistakes, Overcoming Poor Decisions; Accepting Consequences, Better Decision Making; Getting Along With Others, Feelings, Peers and Peer Pressure; Anger/Conflict Management, Violence Prevention and Conflict Resolution. All sessions include activity sheets, discussion groups, crafts, role plays and team building learning centers. Participants create their own puppet show or drama to teach others what they've learned. This is video taped and presented to parents. Lessons include creating a personalized booklet of peacemaking skills that each person takes with them. Pre and Post tests available.
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For more information about this service contact:
Andria Melham - President
770-917-8815
866-950-8080
director@childrenspeacecenter.org
Cobb & Douglas Public Health - Media - Smart Youth
Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active! This engaging and exciting curriculum helps young people understand the complex media world around them. It will also help them make thoughtful decisions about issues important to their health, specifically nutrition and physical activity. As part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) National Youth Media Campaign, this program is coordinated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Media-Smart Youth combines youth development principles and practices with current media analysis, content, up-to-date research findings, and federal recommendations about nutrition learning standards.
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For more information about this service contact:
Amy Hoffman / Public Health Educator
770-432-0112 ext. 226
770-432-1774
ahoffman@dhr.state.ga.us
Cobb County 4-H - Cobb County 4-H Program
5th Grade AgriScience Curriculum: The AgriScience curriculum consists of lessons that relate to Earth and Life Sciences. Lessons feature a hands-on approach to the Georgia Performance Standards and connects the standards to research-based information from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and College of Family and Consumer Sciences at The University of Georgia, State Specialist with Georgia 4-H, Representatives from the Georgia Department of Education, Representatives from the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Georgia Museum of Natural History and Georgia Partnership in Science and Math (PRISM). Middle After-School Programs: Career Preparation, Public Speaking, and Community Service are the main issues for these lessons. Also available are: Community Clubs, County Council, 5th Grade County Council, Science Curriculum, Public Speaking Competition (Cloverleaf County & District Project Achievement), County & State Judging Competitions, Junior County Council (6th–8th Grade), Career Preparation Issue, Public Speaking Competition (District Project Achievement), State Judging Competition, Community Service Projects, Georgia 4-H Events, Senior County Council (9th – 12th Grade), Financial Literacy Issue, Public Speaking Competition (District Project Achievement), State Judging Competition, Community Service Projects, Georgia 4-H Events, Horse & Pony Club, Monthly Club Meetings, State Judging Competition, Public Speaking Competition (District Project Achievement), Community Service Projects, Georgia 4-H Events, Home-school Club Meeting, Monthly Club Meetings, Public Speaking Competition (District Project Achievement), Community Service Projects, Georgia 4-H Events
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For more information about this service contact:
Kimberly M. Taylor, County Extension Agent
770-528-4076
770-528-4086
Kimberly.McDonald@cobbcounty.org
Cobb County Public Library System - Story Time
THe libraries through out Cobb present story times for children of all ages. These include age appropriate books and activities which encourage the love of books and reading. These are great resources for parents and teachers looking to keep children active with books through out the summer and school year.
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For more information about this service contact:
Patricia Latch Program Coordinator
770) 528-2342
770) 528-2349
latchp@cobbcat.org
Communities In Schools of Marietta/Cobb County, Inc. - Parents Assuring Student Success
This program recognizes the importance of parental involvement in education and focuses on the academic achievement of children. It helps to open the lines of communication between the school and the home. It draws the parents to the school and enhances a positive attitude toward learning while providing a productive learning environment in the home. Modules include Attitude, a Home Environment conducive to children's success in school, Concentration, Organization, & Listening skills, Managing Homework, Note-taking skills, Test-taking skills, Memory & Thinking skills, & Reading skills.
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For more information about this service contact:
Carol Fey, Executive Director
678-503-0901
678-503-0902
cfey@cismcc.org
Opportunity Knocks for Youth, Inc. - Teens -Reach for your dreams
Programs - Respect, values, financial literacy, leadership, career interests, interviewing, diversity, attitude
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For more information about this service contact:
Dale Champion, Executive Director
678/641-1968
dchamp50@aol.com
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia - 1-800-CHILDREN Helpline
HELPLINE serves callers from the State of Georgia providing information, support and linkages to community resources. Callers are able to consult and problem solve in a safe, confidential manner. If requested, callers can also receive follow-up HELPLINE support. Expected outcomes are linkages to community resources and information and support that will result in more stability for families. Through the youth outreach strategy, "Need to Talk?", youth who call the Helpline receive assistance with life skills and problem solving as well as a supportive environment to discuss difficult issues.
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For more information about this service contact:
Liz Ferguson, Associate Director of Programs
404-870-6566
404-870-6541
lizf@pcageorgia.org
TellTale Theatre - Fresh Air
As the educational arm of the Clean Air Campaign of Georgia, TellTale Theatre presents this original, high energy musical promoting the importance of air quality and action steps kids can take to make the air cleaner. Features the Clean Air Campaign mascot "Bair" the better air bear and other original charicters like Dirty Airy, Action Air and Kid Air. The show includes song and dance and lots of audience participation. Appropriate for grades K-5.
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For more information about this service contact:
John Schmedes
770-427-8206
telltaletheatre@mindspring.com
TellTale Theatre - Fabulous Fables
Some of our favorite, fun and most meaningful fables of Aesop, with lots of audience participation. Appropriate for children K-5 Stories include: The Lion and the Mouse, The Wind and the Sun, The Fox and the Crow, The Kid Who Cried Wolf and The Tortoise and the Hare.
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For more information about this service contact:
John Schmedes, Director
770-427-8206
mindspring@telltaletheatre.com
TellTale Theatre - I Can, I Can
A new and original early drug awareness and prevention play. This comic fantasy adventure makes children aware of the dangers and of alcohol, cigarette and drug use. A high energy show featuring vibrant multi-media projections and audience interaction. Shows appropriate for grades 1st-3rd and 4th-5th. *Limited number of performance are available free for Cobb schools with greater financial need through a grant received from the Cobb County Commissioners.
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For more information about this service contact:
John Schmedes
770-427-8206
telltaletheatre@mindspring.com