CARE Program in College of Education

Description

The CARE program, developed by the COE, was offered in collaboration with Church World Services and Harrisonburg City Public Schools to serve refugee children in a two-week summer program led by JMU students. This program won the University-School Partnership Award from Virginia Association for Teacher Education.

Web Presence

https://careprogram485.wixsite.com/care

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Staff, Involves Students, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

Harrisonburg/Local/VA, International Scope

Date

2019

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Existing Center/Institute/Program

yes

Type of Partner

Public schools PK-12; Nonprofit Agency

Primary Focus of Program

Children/Youth, and Family; Education PK-12

Begin Date

2019

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Program

On/Off campus

On campus