What is the Family School Partnership (FSP)?

We recruit, train and employ at-risk teens living in public housing communities to tutor the younger children in their neighborhood.

Tutoring sessions take place twice weekly in the community center from 3:30-5:30 -- a time when juvenile crime is at its highest. The children work cooperatively on thematic units and special projects identified as being of high interest to the group. Prizes are given for attendance and good behavior, and books are distributed weekly to help the student and their family build their own home library collection.

FSP Movie Clip La Roy Froh 28.8k Modem 56k Modem 10Mbps LAN All Files are real movie format. A free version of Real Player can be downloaded at www.real.com	A special thanks goes out to Ryan Torre for all of his help in creating the La Roy Froh video clip! We are very happy that he was able to volunteer his time and welcome other opportunities for the same. Parents and significant other adults are invited to end-of-term celebrations where student successes are recognized and personal and community relationships are strengthened.
Another important aspect of FSP is the twice-monthly career exploration sessions for the teens. The teens are given an opportunity to learn what career paths might be best suited for them and their interests and the steps necessary to achieve their goals.

Goals of Family School Partnership:

• The development of a more positive self-image
• The identification of education as a vehicle for success
• The improvement of academic achievement and skills
• The enhancement of family, school, and community relationships

Development of Family School Partnership:

The funds for the initial Family School Partnership were provided by the U.S. Department of Education via the Lansing School District and is currently funded in part by the Capital Area United Way, City of Lansing and City of East Lansing.