Programs Division Staff:

Program Director: Sheronda-Rae Ball, MSS, MLSP This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Program Manger: Danielle N. Laws, M.Ed., MBA    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Program Assistant: Crystal Norton This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Program Administrative Assistant: Dominique Shields     This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

PROGRAMS DIVISION

The mission of EAA’s Program Division is to provide high quality after school and summer programming for middle and high school students in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.  Through our programming we offer academic support in all major subjects, enrichment activities, trips, college tours, standardized test preparation, and grade-appropriate college preparation at no charge to participants.

The Programs Division offers the following:

After School Enrichment Program (ASEP)

ASEP Summer Programs

• Intensive Summer Science Program (ISSP) at Delaware State University
• Summer Institute Transportation (STI) at Lincoln and Cheyney University
• Upward Bound Summer Program at Cheyney University
• Math Tech Summer Academy at University of the Sciences Philadelphia

MathTech Saturday Academy

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (ASEP)

ASEP provides Philadelphia public school students enrolled in the 8^th through 12^th grades the opportunity to receive academic assistance and enrichment classes.  Most classes are comprised of 10 to 15 students which allow for individual attention and small group instruction.  In addition, students will receive the following services in an effort to prepare them for the transition from high school to college:

• One-on-one and small group tutoring in the following subjects: 
  • Science (Biology, Physical Science, Physics and Chemisty)
  • English (Writing and Comprehension)
  • Mathematics (Algebra I & II, Calculus, Trigonometry, Basic Math Skills and Elementary Functions)
  • Foreign Languange (Spanish & French; other Languages available upon request)
• Self-development workshops
• Free SAT and ACT preparation courses
• Homework and project assistance
• Field trips to museums, cultural events and colleges
• Recreational and sporting activities
• Community service projects
• Workshops in Computer Applications adn Effective Applications
• ASEP Book Club
• Individualized advisement throughout the college admissions process
• Transportation to and from the program
• Scholarships and financial assistance for graduating participants entering college.

Students who are in Philadelphia public schools are eligible to participate in ASEP.  Students who attend charter, private, or parochial schools are given consideration for acceptance.

Any student who is interested in participating in ASEP should complete an application in its entirety.  Although applications are accepting on a continual basis, the last day to apply for the 2009 season (January-May) is April 15, 2009.  Applications for the 2009-2010 academic year will be released in September 2009.

To obtain an application or ASEP, please click here.

ASEP SUMMER PROGRAMS

Intensive Summer Science Program (ISSP) at Delaware State University

The purpose of ISSP is to “provide students with hands-on experimental learning and active involvement in problem-solving activities while gaining experiences in current technology and developing awareness of the constantly changing world and to encourage students to make their mathematics functional by providing instruction in biology, chemistry, and physics from an interdisciplinary approach to enhance communication skills, and to demonstrate the role of the computer in preparation for careers in an information-based society.”

EAA will provide tuition for ISSP specifically for those students whow are rising 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grade high school students who are active participants in ASEP.  Students who are not enrolled as EAA participants are not eligible to apply through the organization and must contact Delaware State University directly.  Such applicants will be responsible for the ISSP tuition themselves.  ISSP begins on July 5. 2009 and ends August 1, 2009.  Students must commit to this entire period.  Those EAA-sponsored students who cannot complete the duration of ISSP will be responsible for tuition reimbursement to the organization.

The deadline for EAA participants to submit applications for ISSP is Friday, May 1, 2009.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

To obtain an application, please click here.  

Summer Transportation Institute at Lincoln and Cheyney Universities

The Summer Transportation Institutes at Lincoln University (LUSTI) and Cheyney University (CUSTI) are two separate four-week programs that introduce students from Pennsylvania and neighboring states to the transportation industry.  It is an educational initiative that involves a partnership between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Division Office in the state, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Penn DOT), private corporations, and Lincoln and Cheyney Universities.  LUSTI and CUSTI offer participants early exposure to career alternatives in transportation and opportunities to engage in activities that are both educational and recreational.

LUSTI and CUSTI offer students who have a strong interest in science, mathematics, and technology an opportunity to learn about the many aspects of the transportation industry.  LUSTI and CUSTI also provide information on the interaction between major methods of transportation, transportation safety, and the environmental impact of transportation systems.

Lincoln and Cheyney Universities are two of 42 universities across the country that participate in the National Summer Transportation Institute.

• LUSTI is for rising 8^th grade students.  For an application, please click here.
• CUSTI is for rising 9^th, 10^th and 11^th grade students.  For an application, please click here.

COLLEGE TOUR SERIES

The EAA College Tour Series offers free and reduced-cost trips to colleges and universities along the east coast.  We have visited the following colleges and universities to date:

Most college tours take place during the School District of Philadelphia spring break session and other days that schools are closed.  For a schedule of upcoming College Tours, please click here.  To view photos of previous trips, please click here. (hot link to College Tour photo gallery)

EAA UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM (EAA UB)

EAA Upward Bound provides fundamental support to students at Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Rhodes and the Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Fitzsimons in their preparation for college entrance.  The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.  EAA UB serves high school student from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree.  The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

Additionally, EAA UB offers free college tours, trips, and other enrichment activities, as well as a free residential summer program for its participants.

If you are a student at Rhodes or Fitzsimons and would like an EAA Upward Bound application, please click here.

EAA Upward Bound Summer Program

The most influential component of EAA UB is the summer component.  Every summer, EAA UB participants have the opportunity to live on a college campus.  The summer program is designed to give students a glimpse of what college life is like by giving them a chance to live in the dorms, have roommates, attend classes in university facilities, and eat college food.  It also gives parents a chance to experience what it will be like if and when their student moves away to college.

Over the course of the summer, student participants are engaged in college preparatory activities such as academic enrichment coursework, mentorship activities, college admissions workshops, and motivational workshops.  Additionally, recreational trips and activities as well as college tours will be provided.

During the summer, EAA UB participants have the opportunity to take academic preparation courses in Science, Math, Writing, SAT Preparation, and Technology, all of which are designed to give students a head start in school for the following school year.  During the program, students are encouraged to adopt effective study habits that will follow them throughout their high school year and beyond.

The dates for this year’s EAA UB summer program are June 28, 2009 through August 6, 2009.If you are currently enrolled in EAA UB and/or you attend Rhodes or Fitzsimons, please click here for an application.

EAA Upward Bound College Tour Series

Students who are participants of the EAA Upward Bound Program (EAA UB) have the awesome opportunity to visit various college campuses throughout the state of Pennsylvania at no cost!  Students will be able to tour college campuses in an effort to become fully expose to the collegiate experience.  To date we have visited the following colleges and universities:

·        Lincoln University

·        Morgan State University

·        Temple University

·        University of Pennsylvania

MathTech Saturday Academy

The MathTech Saturday Academy is designed for students currently in grades 5-7.  The purpose of the MathTech Saturday Academy is to expose middle school students to high school subjects such as Algebra, Geometry, Biology, and Chemistry.  MathTech participants are also given the opportunity to attend educational trips and partake in community service projects and other cultural activities.

The MathTech Saturday Academy is held at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) on 43^rd street right between Woodland and Chester Avenues.  Once your son or daughter’s application has been received by EAA, we will send you a letter specifying the exact location of the program.  Students who take public transportation to and from MathTech will receive free tokens.  A light continental breakfast will be provided for students as well.

There is no cost to participants of MathTech.  All we ask is that you complete the enclosed application in its entirety.  We will cease to accept application to this year’s MathTech Saturday Academy on April 15, 2009.

If you would like an application for the 2009 MathTech Saturday Academy, please click here. 

MathTech Summer Academy

The MathTech Summer Academy is a five-week program for Philadelphia students who will be entering grades 5-7 in September 2009.  Throughout the five weeks of the MathTech Summer Academy, students will receive instruction and enrichment in science, mathematics, technology, English, and Spanish, as well as attend fun and exciting trips each Friday.  Additionally, MathTech participants receive breakfast and lunch daily, as well as tokens to travel to and from the program.  There is no charge for participation in MathTech.

The MathTech Summer Academy will be held from Monday, July 6, 2009 until Friday, August 7, 2009.  The program will be housed at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP), which is located at 43^rd and Woodland Avenue.  Parents who would like to enroll their students in the MathTech Summer Academy should complete an application and mail or hand-deliver applications to the Educational Advancement Alliance, Inc., 4548 Market Street, Suite LL-04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139.  The last day to submit applications is Monday, May 18, 2009.  Selected applicants will be notified and given information about the MathTech Summer Academy mandatory parent and student orientation, as well as other requirements for the program.