[nabs-l] Why are summer programs important

Amy Phelps aphelps at BISM.org
Wed Jan 11 22:50:56 UTC 2012


I have a couple of question that I am sure some of you will be more than willing to help answer and I hope it isn't considered off topic. We are working on some grants to help fund our two summer programs for middle school students and high school students and the people who review our grant application wants to know why is a program like this needed, what is the long term impact, what makes it different from what students are already receiving in their school. So, my question to you is, Why do you think these summer programs are important? If you were to speak directly to a funding source, what would you say to them to let them know the value of our programs and what separates our programs from the rest and the training you did or did not receive?  I am not wanting to speak on behalf of our three NFB training centers but I'm sure they could always use some fresh language when working with grant makers. I will share your responses with Brent, Charlene, and Eric,

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Warm regards,

Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC

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