Monday, June 20, 2016

The Joe’s Champs Program at Fight for Children

 



Matthew Vlasic provides support to multiple charities that work on key issues related to children’s health. One of the organizations that Matthew Vlasic supports is Fight for Children, which focuses on improving education in the District of Columbia. One of Fight for Children’s key programs is Joe’s Champs, which provides training for elementary school leaders to provide more effective education. This program affirms the importance of early childhood education for long-term academic success.

Individuals chosen for the program participate in 110 hours of professional development over the course of two years. These hours are spent working closely with childhood education experts to learn about child development and how to align curricula appropriately. Trained leaders then return to their schools and create monthly forums for sharing what they learned, deepening collective understanding of key issues. Participants also have the chance to learn and share during the bi-annual Fight for Children conferences.

People can apply for the program if they have worked at least one year at a school that primarily serves families with low-income backgrounds.

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