Welcome to summer! I don’t know about you, but there’s something about June, July and August that just feels different. It’s more than the warm weather and grilling season, though I certainly appreciate both of those.
For those of us in education, summer is a great time for respite and to reset for the coming academic year. And as we wind down a busy and successful fiscal year at the end of June, our SEI team will use its summer to take a breath and get ready for all the great things to come in 2024-25.
Enjoy!
David W. James, Ed.D.
Sponsorship opportunities
We are now seeking sponsors for our Their Success Is Our Success 2024 event. Sponsors are integral to the success of this event and provide important support to our initiatives. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities, download our sponsor packet and secure your sponsorship here.
RAD team retreat
Our research and data department had an inspiring first retreat! Our team went hiking at Sand Run, shared a meal at Aladdin’s Highland Square, discussed their future work strategies and painted! We are looking forward to continuing to share their data-driven insights that improve the educational outcomes for Summit County students.
VIP site visits
Exciting news! As part of the City of Akron’s Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Strategic Plan, we have been visiting and evaluating grantee organizations. As of this month, we have completed all 37 site visits! We are now wrapping up stage one of the evaluation process and will be moving into the next stage soon. Stay tuned for updates and share-outs on next steps, findings and more!
CLASS Act Scholars
Congratulations to our 2023-24 CLASS Act Scholars on a wonderful year! This program is designed to support, empower and strengthen Summit County teachers and help drive high-quality teacher/child interactions. Learn more about the program here.
First Things First Breakfast
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our First Things First Breakfast May 15! We honored the work of our networks and unveiled the Summit County Portrait of a Kindergartner, a document that will outline what it means for a child to be ready for kindergarten. This project was developed by four of our networks and engaged more than 75 individuals from 25 different agencies.
Collaborative Action Network meetings
Workgroup Celebration: June 26
Interested in joining one of our network events? Register here.
Save the date
Their Success Is Our Success event, Sept. 18, Greystone Hall. Learn more.
