FLAGLER COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Flagler County
Education Foundation
T
he Flagler County Education Foundation (FCEF) plays an integral
role in bringing support to children and families who might
otherwise go without. Their vision is that every student will have
the same opportunity to reach his or her highest educational level
in order to become a productive citizen. An educated workforce is crucial
to any community and FCEF continues to ignite intellect, while also
supporting teachers with a focus on producing healthy, confident,
educated future leaders. FCEF’s vision includes three key areas of focus
including Take Stock in Children, Innovative Teacher Grants & Flagship
Programs and the STUFF Bus program. While not the only areas of focus,
these programs play a key role.
Photo courtesy: Flagler Education Foundation
FLAGLER COUNTY EDUCATION
FOUNDATION CORE PROGRAMS:
Take Stock in Children is a statewide program that provides grants
for program staff and matching funds for scholarships. The program
has been in existence since 1995 with proven success in helping
low-income students reach their full potential through education.
With strong leadership in place, we have d
onors who make a life
changing investment in our children by donating one half the cost of
a two year or four year post-secondary education. The other half is
paid by tax dollars appropriated by the legislature. Even in
challenging financial times, appropriations have remained strong
because it works!
Currently there are 68 high school students enrolled in the program.
In addition to college scholarships students are mentored by
community volunteers who meet with their students once a week.
Through aligning the Classrooms to Careers programs with targeted
industries in our community and region, Flagler Schools has become
a meaningful partner in creating a pipeline of talent. More than 8100
students participate daily in more than 20 Flagship programs that
focus on STEM skills which are designed to create collaborative
problem solvers with strong communication skills. Additionally,
nearly 1500 students are enrolled in one of the 63 plus career and
technical courses that offer the opportunity to achieve an industry
certification while still in school. FCEF immediately went to work
connecting community resources and expertise to support project
based learning environments that include:
Agriculture
Aerospace
Green Technology
Health Science
Engineering
Computer Science
Marine Research
Finance and Business
FCEF takes community members on school tours twice a month to
get a hands on view of the various programs. To schedule your tour,
go to www.flagleredfoundation.org.
in teachers and students. FCEF provides I nnovative Teacher Grants for
classroom projects to engage students preparing them for career
exploration throughout their school career. Innovative Teacher
grants are awarded to teachers who initiate classroom projects that
enhance and engage students to increase their effectiveness. In
response to workforce needs, classroom learning has moved away
from content based learning to skilled based learning, requiring
students to use higher level thinking and problem solving strategies.
By engaging students in new and creative ways teachers are able to
be more effective in reaching educational goals.
S.T.U.F.F. Bus (Supplying Things U Find Fundamental) is an
innovative program to bring essential clothing and school supplies to
students in need. A converted school bus travels from school to
school with shoes, socks, underwear and toiletry items in which all
students are eligible for services.
The Flagler County Education Foundation is a Direct Support
organization for Flagler Schools. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit
organization that has been working since 1990 to engage Flagler
County’s community leaders in supporting public education. For
more information about Flagler County Education Foundation, or to
become a Friend of the Foundation please contact us.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Joe Rizzo, Executive Director
Flagler County Education Foundation
386-437-7526, ext 3125
www.flagleredfoundation.org
[email protected]
In addition, FCEF works closely with Flagler Schools to help transform
classrooms into the creative spaces necessary to empower innovation
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