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What is Project Discovery?Project Discovery is a drop out prevention program and college access preparatory program offered through 22 Partner Agencies in Virginia to 4th– 12th graders. Serving economically disadvantaged, potential first generation post-secondary education attendees, the program is designed to promote education as a means to ending the cycle of poverty for our current and future generations of students. Project Discovery was launched as a pilot program in 1979 by Total Action Against Poverty, the Community Action Agency based in Roanoke, Virginia, in cooperation with Roanoke College and the Roanoke City Public Schools. Incorporated in 1985, Project Discovery has been funded since July, 1986 by the Virginia General Assembly through the Virginia Department of Education. Project Discovery over the last two decades has impacted many students in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Currently offered through 19 local Partner Agencies and three pilot programs, Project Discovery is designed to work with students from predominantly low to moderate income households, who are potential first generation post-secondary education attendees. Stressing the importance of education to these students, Partner Agencies provide workshops to improve skills and educate students on the process of completing applications (admission and financial aid) to post secondary institutions. As a result, a great number of students who would not have gone on to post secondary education have elected to continue their education. Funding is provided to Partner Agencies through contracts with Project Discovery’s administrative office, which provides technical assistance, training, fiscal and program monitoring and overall program administration. It is important to note that a match of 100% is required on all funding from the Virginia Department of Education from each Partner Agency, as well as funds used for administration of the program. Project Discovery Fall 2007 Newsletter is now available here. |
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