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STUDENT MULTIETHNIC ACTION RESEARCH TEAM (S.M.A.R.T)
DC LANGUAGE ACCESS COALITION/ FALL 2010The SMART Fellowship is given to students who are committed to fulfilling the goals of the SMART program by creating a youth-led decision-making body which advocates andorganizes for better education for ESL students and their families.
The SMARTfellowship is a a year-long commitment.RESPONSBILITIES
Fellows are expected to contribute to the mission of the SMART program over the courseof the 2009/2010 school-year. This requires Fellows to do the following:
Be able to attend the first session of SMARTs being held on Labor Day
Meet once a week at the DCLAC office to discuss the development andprogress of the program
Attend Saturday sessions for extended trainings
Be willing to attend unscheduled, outside events
Charter a SMART Club in their schools:
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find a teacher sponsor
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get other students involved, including not only ESL students but allmultiethnic students who can contribute to and benefit from thegoals of the program
Lead the SMART clubs in action research and data collection in their schools
Lead the SMART clubs in analyzing this data and using the findings toformulate a campaign to improve language access in their schools
Work with the various SMART clubs and other youth and communitysupporters to define and execute a campaign that is rooted in their datacollection and findings to improve the education system in D.C.
Communicate with SMART program staff in order to ensure that fellows haveeverything they need in order to be successful in their responsibilities
Get their parents involved and active in supporting the mission of SMART
Keep GPA above 2.0
Attend city council meetings
Participate in CEO activities
COMPENSATION
SMART Fellows will receive a $160 per month stipend until June 2010. This reward isbased on participation and the achievement of responsibilities over the course of eachmonth. The Coalition reserves the right to withhold the stipend should a Fellow notparticipate or fail to complete their responsibilities.
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