The Salem-Keizer Coalition for Equality

“The Form 990 is reviewed by the board officers.”

“Every board member and employee is given a copy of the policy, and expected to notify the board of any conflicts.”

“Documents are available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: TOT Program (Training of Trainers): Conducted all day parent conference in collaboration with Chemeketa Community College, College Begins at Home for parents and students from Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties. Convened 30 parent-leaders from five TOT communities in June 2014 (Salem, Corvallis, Cornelius, Portland, and Medford). The Convivio held a training on the Common Core State Standards from the Assistant Principal of Waldo Middle School. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Early Literacy Programs: Provided 11 sessions of parent-led Spanish literacy, Leyendo Avanzamos, for grades K-2. Each session is 7 weeks long, in five different schools, for a total of 77 nights of parent-led Spanish literacy in five elementary schools, Scott, Four Corners, Csar Chvez, Hayesville and Hallman. 266 parents and each of their K-2 children participated from September to June 2013-14, bringing the total impacted to 532. For the school year 2013-14, these preliminary results have been defined: Session I: Of 69 students, 52 (or 75%) scored at or above grade level on the EDL post-test or improved by one or more EDL level. Session II: Of 79 students, 73 (or 92%) scored at or above grade level on the EDL post-test or improved by one or more EDL level. Session III: Of 77 students, 65 (or 84%) scored at or above grade level on the EDL post-test or improved by one or more EDL level. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Professional Development: November 2013, staff and child care providers received a half-day First Aid and CPR certification in Spanish; March 2014, staff and child care providers received a child abuse prevention training in Spanish; January through April 2014, SKCE provided a free Financial Planning series through our local Marion Polk Credit Union; March 2014, 5 staff members and parent leaders attended COSAs State English Learners Alliance Conference in Eugene; May 2014, three Educa e Inspira staff members and parent leaders attended the first Oregon Latino Leadership Development Convening at Oregon State University, put on by Oregon Community Foundation; May 2014, three staff members/parent facilitators from the Leyendo Avanzamos team attended the Oregon Parenting Educators Conference at OSU in Corvallis and received continued learning credits for their Child Development Certificate from the Oregon Child Care Division. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Advocacy and Civic Involvement: SKCE is a member of the following, and represented by the Executive Director: 1) Oregon Alliance for Education Equity (OAEE) along with 26 other organizations (Chalkboard Project, Stand for Children, APANO, Latino Network, Coalition for Communities of Color, and others). 2) Board of Directors of the Marion and Polk County Early Learning Hub, 3) Community Advisory Group (CAG) for Oregon Department of Education, 4) Oregon Education Investment Board: Participated in committees for reforming education in Oregon toward the goal of 40-40-20. Researched and testified about ELL student needs, and participated in two OEIB Equity Summits funded by North West Health Foundation. 5) United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance of Executive Directors, 6) Fostering Hope Research Project with Catholic Community Services. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Community Center: Rented low-cost space to Mano a Mano Family Center and its food bank. Conducted monthly support groups for parents of at-risk youth10 Saturday morning Parent Support Groups, average 30 parents attended each meeting and took part in presentations from Spanish speaking counselors, police officers and community leaders. Provided childcare and breakfast. Provided free use of the multi-purpose community center for low-income groups of diverse people for their board meetings and cultural activities; Latino Soccer League, Micronesian Islander Community, Marshallese Community, NACCP of Salem-Keizer, OAEE, and volunteers who wish to teach various classes to the community.”