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DocuSign Envelope ID: 1BB65AEA-3E6A-45BE-8A7F-19FFOF9A712A <br /> EXHIBIT A: PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION <br /> October, 2018: Conduct first STEM night at New Hope Elementary. <br /> December, 2018: Review programs with partners — discuss successes and challenges and <br /> plan for necessary changes for Spring series. <br /> January — May, 2018: STEM programs continue/ promote Spring STEM Nights at Cedar <br /> Grove, Efland Cheeks, and New Hope Elementary/ promote Open Access Sundays with <br /> partner agency children and families/ promote and register students for school's out camps. <br /> March, 2018: Conduct second STEM Night at New Hope Elementary <br /> April - May, 2018: Conduct STEM Nights at Cedar Grove and Efland Cheeks/ Begin <br /> planning summer enrichment activities/conduct Open Access Sunday/ promote and register <br /> students for Camp Kidzu <br /> June, 2018: Conduct summer enrichment programs at Cedar Grove and Efland Cheeks/ <br /> review and evaluate all programs — plan improvements for 2019/20/ one-week summer <br /> camp programs begin <br /> i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this <br /> program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) <br /> Supporting the education of children and families in underserved neighborhoods is our <br /> primary goal. Children living in the more rural areas of Orange County lack out of school <br /> time educational support. Funding this program will address three critical needs: <br /> i. Parents and other primary caregivers need greater access to educational resources <br /> and community services to help support their children's healthy development <br /> 2. All children in our community need access to complementary learning experiences to <br /> supplement the educational offerings of local child care centers, preschools, <br /> community centers and public elementary schools <br /> 3. All young children in our community from underserved neighborhoods are particularly <br /> in need of enriched, engaging educational experiences to help prepare them for <br /> success in school and in life. Children are in need of role models that can inspire <br /> them to see themselves reaching goals beyond what they may believe they are <br /> capable of. <br /> Additionally, the "Continuing Connections" programs will place a focus on STEM education, <br /> providing necessary 215Y century skills needed for tomorrow's leaders. Early exposure to <br /> STEM-based learning supports a child's academic growth, develops early critical thinking <br /> and problem-solving skills and nurtures later interest in STEM study and careers. STEM <br /> learning is a natural organizer to the way very young children approach the world: "Young <br /> children are avid STEM investigators, eager to explore and invent...as their own natural <br /> curiosity leads them towards STEM inquiry."(Successful STEM Education/Nurturing STEM <br /> Skills in Young Learners, 2014). <br /> j) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced <br />