Youth

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Y.E.S Programs

Youth, Education and Service

The Y. E. S. (Youth, Education, Service) program guides us in the work we perform. We provide workshops for teacher development and mentoring; parent workshops on the new trends in education and how to help children succeed with the Common Core Standards.

Youth

Chapters are committed to sponsoring a variety of community activities that will enable and inspire the youth to attain high ethical, educational, moral, and social standards. Students receive life skills support, academic assistance, test-taking procedures, study skills, tutoring, cultural enrichment and socialization training. Chapters with a KOT are committed to offering a variety of experiences that will enable the college guidance group to become competent, dedicated and effective educators. The chapter provides guidance, career counseling, community service opportunities, educational advice and training in leadership skills for female college students. All interested candidates must display good moral character and maintain at least a “C+” grade point average.

THE YOUTH COMPONENT CONSISTS OF:

XINOS

It is a guidance group for female youth in grades 9 through 12. Contact Dr. Winnetta Ellis at nspdkalphanu@gmail.com

KUDOS

It is a guidance group for male youth in grades 9 through 12.

KAPPA OMICRON TAU (KOT)

KOT is a college guidance group for females pursuing a degree in education.

HUB PARENTS

They are the mothers, fathers, guardians, and other relatives of Xinos and Kudos who volunteer to assist sorority members with the supervision and implementation of the Xinos and Kudos activities.

Education

Chapters are committed to sponsoring a variety of community activities that will enable and inspire the youth to attain high ethical, educational, moral, and social standards. Students receive life skills support, academic assistance, test-taking procedures, study skills, tutoring, cultural enrichment and socialization training. Chapters with a KOT are committed to offering a variety of experiences that will enable the college guidance group to become competent, dedicated and effective educators. The chapter provides guidance, career counseling, community service opportunities, educational advice and training in leadership skills for female college students. All interested candidates must display good moral character and maintain at least a “C+” grade point average.

THE EDUCATION COMPONENT CONSISTS OF:

SCHOLARSHIP

NSPDK, INC. awards a $6,000 scholarship to a male and a female graduating senior in each of the five regions (East, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and Far West). Annually, the Sorority presents over $100,000 in scholarships inclusive of those awarded by regions and chapters, including Kappa Omicron Tau members may apply for a $1,000 and sorority members matriculating in an accredited doctoral program are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship awarded by the Perpetual Scholarship Foundation.

TEACH-A-RAMA

It is designed to acquaint teachers, parents, students and the community with various aspects and issues in education. A Teach-A-Rama may be presented in the form of an educational forum, workshops, seminars, lectures, courses, etc.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

It focuses on the provisions of meaningful learning experiences for pre-school children that will improve their readiness for school and subsequent scholastic achievement.

LITERACY

The umbrella of Literacy includes academic skills centers that supplement classroom work by providing opportunities to enhance proficiency in such areas as reading, math, language arts, science, social studies, technology and African American History.

COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS AND EDUCATION

It focuses on matters and issues involving education and the civil rights of children, youth, adults, teachers and professionals in education.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING

It focuses on educational and sororal leadership training to meet the goals of the Sorority, administrative roles of committee members and officers; members’ roles, and all components of the Y.E.S. Program.

SERVICE

THE SERVICE COMPONENT CONSISTS OF:

INTERNATIONAL PROJECT

Financial and programmatic assistance to Third World countries has been a focus of the Sorority. Over the past 30 years, NSPDK, Inc, has had an ongoing strategic partnership with AFRICARE to reach and support the people on the African continent. Chapters are mandated to make a contribution to the International Project fund, annually.

NATIONAL PROJECT

NSPDK, Inc. donates $10,000 to fund the Sickle Cell Anemia research at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. Chapters are mandated to make a contribution to the National Project fund, annually.

HEALTH, HYPERTENSION, AND NUTRITION

It provides a channel through which children and adults learn preventive health measures and viable strategies for addressing a wide variety of health issues that confront society.

RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM / SENIOR TEACHER PROGRAM (RSVP/STP)

RSVP/STP encourages:

Mentoring:
- a) new teachers in areas of discipline, classroom management and professionalism,
- b) parents on giving their children assistance in homework and study.
Advising:
- a) new chapter officers on NSPDK policies and procedures
- b) committee chairs by sharing old activities with the anticipation that they change to fit the times; and
- c) aspiring teachers who desire to become an administrator on how to transition from the classroom to central office.
Volunteer:
- a) to tutor,
- b) to be an advocate for education,
- c) in AARP activities and events, and
- d) to assist classroom teachers with extra-curricular activities and field trips.

RSVP can be a great benefit to the community.

CHILDREN AND ADULT BENEFITS

The benefits encompass the sponsorship of a variety of activities and projects that bring joy and enlightenment to children and adults in their specific communities.