Become a Fellow: The Akili Fellowship Program
The Akili Fellowship Program is a three-month intensive program designed for individuals interested in formal training in the principles and practices of the Radical Healing model created by Dr. Shawn Ginwright.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the online application below and upload a resume by MAY 30TH . Upon review of applications, select candidates will be interviewed.

The 2013 Fellowship Program will be held on selected days in June and will conclude in August 2013.

Please contact Nedra Ginwright with questions at (510) 430-4384 or nedra@leadershipexcellence.org.

Camp Akili is a five-day residential summer camp held on the  beautiful campus of Cal State University East Bay, Hayward. The program is a nationally recognized, personal transformation retreat that provides a “breakthrough” experience for youth ages 14 to 18. Limited partial scholarships will be available. Please complete this online registration form and submit payment through paypal.  You may also download the Akili Registration Form 2013 and submit payment by mail to Leadership Excellence 1714 Franklin #321-100, Oakland Ca 94612.

SPACE WILL ONLY BE HELD UPON RECEIPT OF $50 DEPOSIT.

Full registration due by July 12th!

Spread the word about Camp Akili, download the Camp Akili PDF.

To pay for Camp Akili registration, please click here.
To apply for a scholarship, click here.

Or, learn how to become an Akili Fellow

PLEASE COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW:

We are currently accepting applications for the Oakland Freedom School program. Applications will be reviewed and youth will be notified of acceptance by April 19^th.

Program Dates: June 17 – July 26, 2013
Registration Fee: $250 for entire 6-week program. Upon acceptance a $50 non-refundable registration fee will be required to secure space.  This amount will be applied toward remaining balance. If you’re interested in applying for a scholarship, please click here. Limited scholarships are available.

In order for your child to be considered for OFS Summer 2013, you must:

1. Apply for OFS Summer 2013.
2. When notified of acceptance, submit the registration form below.
3. Pay the registration fee.

Interested in working for OFS?
Please click Job Opportunities for more information.

Program Locations: Frick Middle School in East Oakland and West Oakland Middle School in West Oakland

Program  Operation: Monday-Friday, June 17 – July 26, 2013;  8:00am-3:00pm

Registration Fee: $250 for entire 6-week program. Upon acceptance a $50 non-refundable deposit will be required to secure space.  This amount will be applied toward remaining balance. Limited partial scholarships will be available. REGISTRATION DUE BY MAY 31st.

After you register below, you can apply for a scholarship here.

Title: Servant Leader Teaching Intern
Dates: June 2 – July 26, 2013
Organization: Leadership Excellence

Nature and Scope

The Children’s Defense Fund Oakland Freedom School program is an educational and cultural enrichment program. Our program provides summer options for children where there are none and strengthens parent and community involvement in the year-round achievement of children.  We serve children ages 5 to 14 for five weeks using an integrate reading, conflict resolution, and social action in an activity-based curriculum to promote social, cultural, and historical awareness.

Founded in 1995 by the Children’s Defense Fund’s Black Community Crusade for Children^® (BCCC^®) and today coordinated nationally by the Children’s Defense Fund in partnership with well-established and effective local and regional child-serving organizations, the CDF Oakland Freedom School program is a direct service initiative.  Servant Leader Interns require a week-long training session conducted by CDF Freedom Schools national staff at the historic CDF Alex Haley Farm in Clinton, Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Participate in local site training May 28^th and 29^th, 2013.
• Participate fully in the June CDF National Training from June 2nd – 9th, 2013 in Clinton, TN.
• Deliver the Integrated Reading Curriculum to a class of no more than ten students for 5 weeks during the summer months, according to the standards developed by the Children’s Defense Fund, Leadership Excellence and Lincoln Child Center.
• Set-up and breakdown of his/her classroom space, including securing & organizing the appropriate materials.
• Collaborate with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment for the children entrusted to their care.
• Serve as a Harambee leader each day of program operation.
• Support afternoon activities and other special events; chaperone field trips

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age, completed at least one year of college, and have plans to complete college degree
• Maintain or have graduated with at least a 2.5 G.P.A.
• Solid commitment to children’s advocacy and enthusiasm for the CDF Freedom Schools program
• Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team
• Strong appreciation and understanding of individual cultural history and the willingness to be open and respectful of all cultures
• Willingness to strive for excellence in all areas
• Ability to think critically and analytically
• Exhibit behavior and positive attitude; model a mature and professional demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong interpersonal skills & commitment to the character, humility and servant leadership ethics of Ella Baker
• Authorization for background check for criminal and child protective findings

CLASSIFICATION:Stipend Internship.
SCHEDULE: Full time: June 2nd – July 26^th.
AFFILIATION: Non-Bargaining.
COMPENSATION:  $4, 304 stipend for eight weeks (paid bi-weekly).

Please attach your resume and send via email or postal mail by Friday, March 29^th, 2013 to:

oaklandfreedomschool@gmail.com

or

Leadership Excellence

Attn: La’Cole Martin

1714 Franklin Street, Suite 321-100

Oakland, CA 94612

For more information or questions regarding this position, please contact:

La’Cole Martin
Site Coordinator
(510) 430-4384
oaklandfreedomschool@gmail.com

Nature and Scope
The Children’s Defense Fund Oakland Freedom School program is an educational and cultural enrichment program. Our program provides summer options for children where there are none and strengthens parent and community involvement in the year-round achievement of children.  We serve children ages 5 to 14 in the East and West Oakland communities for five weeks using integrated reading, conflict resolution, and social action in an activity-based curriculum to promote social, cultural, and historical awareness.

Founded in 1995 by the Children’s Defense Fund’s Black Community Crusade for Children® (BCCC®) and today coordinated nationally by the Children’s Defense Fund in partnership with well-established and effective local and regional child-serving organizations, the CDF Oakland Freedom School program is a direct service initiative.  Site Coordinators require a 10 day training session conducted by CDF Freedom Schools national staff at the historic CDF Alex Haley Farm in Clinton, Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Must be available to meet with OFS executive team before local training. Date TBA.
• Participate in local site training May 28th and 29th, 2013.
• Participate fully in the June CDF National Training from May 30th- June 9th, 2013 in Clinton, TN.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the program and ensure Servant Leader Interns have necessary materials and supplies for the classroom and students.
• Provide guidance, support, encouragement, and constructive feedback to the Servant Leader Interns.
• Encourage a positive work environment and conduct debriefing sessions at the beginning and end of each day.
• Provide technical assistance and feedback to the Servant Leader Interns on all aspects of their work.
• Design and coordinate parent workshops and other parent involvement initiatives.
• Work with the Training Director to ensure effective communication between parents, staff, and sponsors.
• Participate in weekly supervision.
• Understand and follow all LCC safety policies, procedures and rules.
• Perform all job duties safely.
• Attend all required safety training sessions.
• Identify and immediately report all workplace hazards, safety rule violations, near misses, and work-related injuries.
•  Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in education, psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or other field with an emphasis on education.
• Experience managing large groups of children, young adults, and parents.
• Solid commitment to children’s advocacy and enthusiasm for the CDF Oakland Freedom Schools Program.
• Ability to motivate others and work as a part of an intergenerational team.
• Demonstrated awareness of, sensitivity to, and competence in dealing with cultural and socioeconomic diversity of client population.
• Willingness to strive for excellence in all areas and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and model a mature and professional demeanor.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate verbally, in writing, in a supervisory relationship, in meetings, with team members and members of the community.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to the ethics of character, humility, and leadership.
• Valid California driver’s license, a clear driving record, availability of personal vehicle and personal vehicle insurance coverage.
• Physical fitness with the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, drop to one knee and get back up.

CLASSIFICATION:  Stipend Internship.
SCHEDULE:  Full time: May 30th – July 26th
AFFILIATION:  Non-Bargaining.
COMPENSATION: $6, 400 stipend for eight weeks (paid bi-weekly)

Please also send your resume’ via email or postal mail by Friday, March 29th, 2013 to:

oaklandfreedomschool@gmail.com

or

Leadership Excellence
Attn: La’Cole Martin
1714 Franklin Street, Suite 321-100
Oakland, CA 94612

For more information or questions regarding this position, please contact:

La’Cole Martin
Site Coordinator
(510) 430-4384
oaklandfreedomschool@gmail.com

Click the links below to download the PDFs:

OFS Weekly Vol 1 Issue 1

OFS Weekly Vol 1 Issue 2

OFS Weekly Vol 1 Issue 3

OFS Weekly Vol 1 Issue 4

More About Oakland Freedom School
Lincoln Child Center in partnership with Leadership Excellence and support from Oakland Unified School District and the City of Oakland is operating the CDF Oakland Freedom Schools which is a 5-week summer academic literacy and cultural enrichment program  serving 120 students, ages 5-14. With a 10:1 classroom ratio, the program provides a healthy breakfast, lunch and snack, weekly field trips and 150 minutes a day, of academic literacy instruction.

OFS serves academically under-served students who have been exposed to community violence. Operating at sites where there is high need, OFS is partnering with OUSD at Frick Middle School in east Oakland and will recruit primarily from the school as well as district wide.

Using college aged staff and providing them with 80 hours of training, OFS inspires a love of reading while strengthening children’s self-esteem and sense of community through rich cultural engagement, exciting programs and activities using an integrated reading curriculum that supports academic learning outcomes that meet California educational literacy standards.

Since 1993, the Freedom Schools has operated as a national model, developed and coordinated by the Children’s Defense Fund, which provides the evidence-based integrated reading curriculum, books, and a 7-day national training.

Where We Can Make a Difference:


• Summer Achievement Gap – The academic achievement gap has been documented to widen during idle summer months in reading proficiency, disproportionately leaving students of color at a disadvantage. This is addressed in OFS through the culturally relevant literacy enrichment component.
• Self-Esteem – African-American children’s negative cultural and racial self-image is well documented. The persistence of this negative self-image impacts their health and educational outcomes. Most academic programs fail to address these deeper cultural issues that negatively impact successful navigation through the educational system. OFS addresses this through its culturally responsive curriculum and mental health support.
• Cultural Relevance – African-American children under-utilize needed mental health services, mainly due to lack of access, and lack of cultural responsiveness of the providers & the delivery of the services. OFS addresses this through cultural responsive curriculum and staffing, mental health support, and parent, family and community outreach, engagement and retention.

Service By the Numbers:

• 3440 real hours of paid staff time to operate program (9 weeks for 1 director, 7 weeks for 11 teaching interns)
• 16,250 hours of programming provided to 100 students (6.5 hours a day, 5 days a week, 5 weeks)
• $1200 per student in kind services provided to each OUSD students enrolled ($120,000 for 100 students)
• 18 years of continual in kind service to OUSD schools & families (since 1994)

To view more photos, visit Oakland Freedom School, www.facebook.com/oakfreedom