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KIDS COMPANY I Clark Elementary School, 444-5795 Cornelia Reece, director creece@paducah.k12.ky.us Serves Clark and Morgan elementary students and Head Start preschoolers Advisory council meets on the second Tuesday, 4 p.m., at alternating schools
KIDS COMPANY TOO! Kids Company I and Kids Company Too! provide parenting classes and workshops, support groups, tutoring, health/mental health screenings and referrals, transportation, emergency referral assistance, drug prevention programs, self-esteem programs, services to GED participants, ADHD summer camp, homemakers' groups and other programs as needed. Call the offices for a schedule of programs.
KERA-CEL
The Center sponsers various educational programs each year in the schools. These programs deal with parenting, homework, drug/alcohol prevention measures, health issues, and study tips to mention a few. The Center is responsible for Teen Ambassadors in the middle and high school. This group performs community service throughout the year and is the drug and alcohol prevention peer group. Another group associated with the Center in the high school is Peer Counselors. This group provides a positive role model to their peers concerning the various issues that face today's teens. They also tutor students that need help with their studies.
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Believing a good start can mean the difference between success and failure for some students, Paducah has offered Head Start for three- and four-year-olds since 1965. Eligibility is based on federal income guidelines or disability. The federally-funded child development program involves parents and the community in the education, health and social services offered to the children. Head Start classess are being moved into the neighborhood elementary schools, beginning with three classes at Morgan in 1997-98; more classes will be moved to other schools later.
Adult Learning Center
2400 Adams St., 444-5790
About 500 adults a year
Keith Lambert, director
klambert@paducah.k12.ky.us
Free day and night programs are available to city and county residents striving to complete their high school education through the G.E.D. program or the Adult High School. Preparation for entry tests to local community and technical colleges is available.
Helping H.A.N.D.S. (Homeless Awarness Needs for the Development of Students)
2400 Adams Street, 444-5708
Tom Dolan, Coordinator
tdolan@paducah.k12.ky.us
Helping H.A.N.D.S. is a joint effort by the Paducah City and McCracken County School systems to assist homeless children and their families. In order to break down the barriers that homeless children face in education, the program furnishes school supplies, clothing, transportation, and tutoring services. The program works closely with other community agencies to ensure that all homeless children and youth have the same right to a free and appropriate public education as non-homeless children and youth.
Extended School Services
Free and available to any student based on teacher or parent referral. Transportation provided.
Title I
Title I is a federally funded program that provides teachers and instructional assistants in Paducah schools. Under the new Title I law passed in 1994, Paducah schools use Title I funds to improve the entire school, focusing on improved curriculum, instruction, and assessment; professional development; and extra help for students who need more time to reach high standards.