The intent of this research approach, for the purposed Peninsula YMCA Strategy Plan, is to ensure it is aligned with the organization's vision, mission, and people strategies and values statements. “The mission of the Y is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, according to its main website, (YMCA, 2014)." In order to assure that the Strategic Plan takes this into consideration, it must be built into the research approach.…
Brian is a six year old first grader at Mary Morrison Elementary School in Groton, CT. His current Fountas and Pinnell (F&P) reading level is a D, which is on grade level for entering first grade. He was retained last year and currently remains with his former teacher from the previous school year. The decision to retain was based upon low academic performance, as well as his age (December birthday). Targeted goals and areas of improvement this current year include: classroom routines, transitions, and social skills, such as developing appropriate relationships with his peers. Literacy goals include decoding and building phonemic awareness, such as isolating letter sounds. He currently has an IEP in place under the label of speech and language…
A semi-detailed business overview of the non-profit organization known as the YMCA or Young Men’s Christian Association is discussed. A brief history of the origins of the company is detailed along with the definition or explanation of the company’s mission statement. The organization’s basic legal, social, and economic environment is described. Likewise the YMCA’s management structure, operational issues, as well as financial issues are discussed. Lastly, the possible impact that potential change factors, which includes the role of technology, can present to the YMCA business organization are discussed.…
The event was planned but the timings hadn’t been specified in a way that would work well for all the groups. For example, we started off the event with the plan to move groups on every 10 minutes onto the next activity, however the needed more time than just the hour we had to be able to move through and do an activity in every group and then we also needed time to go through prizes and certificates at the end.…
As a result of these practices some schools became synonymous with death and disease. When a smallpox epidemic struck Blue Canyon Day School located in the Navajo Nation, agency officials feared the death of children, knowing that if a child died at the school, the Navahos would immediately declare the building shinkie, or devil haunted, and remove their children. A shortsighted and expedient policy of filling schools beyond their intended capacity or overworking the children in manual work programs cost hundreds of students their lives as epidemics swept through dozens of schools (DeJong, 2007).…
Staff members are very important stakeholders. Everything starts with them. They must be individuals who truly enjoy and take pride in the work that they do. Staff must work together as a team in an honest, open, friendly environment. They must exhibit what they desire the program participants to experience, showing them that their is hope and that their lives will be able to move forward out of the shadows that circumstance has trapped them in, To ensure that they can find it within them to care again, the staff must care even more. Everyone must do their part to enhance the possibility of success. Careful observation and well-documented evaluation must be undergone at all times. An audit can happen at any time without notice, therefore, organizations must always be prepared. Potential problems must be recognized and re-evaluated immediately so that everyone involved will have the peace of mind that everything is on the right track, and that nothing can stand in their way. The families of participants may very well be in the foreground, monitoring their every move. Therefore, staff members must always know what they…
By ensuring that you have the appropriate people to support the planning of the event, you are more likely to have a successful outcome.…
There are multiple ways that recent trends in the sport industry are affecting the YMCA. A majority of them would be revolving around the economy and how the YMCA is considered a luxury to the people. Others would be the increase of fitness in the world and sport curiosity and also the elderly still maintaining their healthy lifestyles. The increased popularity of celebrity athletes in the world are leading to an increased popularity in the sport world (Balmer, 2009). The battle against obesity is increasing the number of people who join a fitness club or health organization. Also, many people are beginning to try to find both healthier lifestyles and seeking a balance between work and leisure (Sports, 2007). Lastly, the way that kids are being taught is changing; practices are becoming known as best practices and the kids are learning more of the sport and becoming better (Stephens, 2009).…
Many people go to church on sundays to hear the “ given word”. Have you ever asked yourself where is the proof of this “ God” or his word? Have you ever asked your self Who has seen any of these events or if they are even real?How would any of us living people would know where we go once we die if we have not experienced death yet. As an atheist i do not believe in reincarnation you are either dead or alive. I have decided to write this paper to prove Jonathan Edwards wrong and the reasons for why i believe he is wrong are there is no credible proof of God, there is no credible proof of events, and when you die you carcas turns into the earth.…
It is always important to evaluate our abilities as a professional working in school. Improving ones self and assessing our progress is needed to always push ourselves forward. It is very easy to become complacent in a working environment so we must keep up to date with Continued Professional Development (CPD) so we can do the best job possible. It not only benefits ourselves but all those around us.…
The first question in this chapter has to deal with whether Callie Smartt should be able to cheer on the cheerleading team or not. Due to her disability, she automatically made the team without trying out. The second question has to deal with whether Casey Martin was allowed to use the golf cart. The tournament did not let the golfers drive golf carts, but Casey had a disability, so he fought for his position of needing the golf cart for his health.…
My personal reaction when visiting the downtown YMCA facility was that everything seemed well organized. From the moment you walk through the door you had immediate help from staff members trying to assist you in whatever you needed. The staff members were able to answer any questions I had prepared for them and even gave me a tour of the whole facility. During the tour I was impressed with how detailed and well the staff member was with explaining what programs were available within the facility. He presented a whole lay out on how I would go about joining the different programs they had available, fee information, and the certain age groups I could expect to see within certain programs.…
For my observation I chose to survey a few students that attend after school/day care at YMCA Elmonte. YMCA elmonte has guidelines for volunteers and requires A background check for non staff. I was not able to get full access to the YMCA as a volunteer due too time constraints for this first observation, but should be processed in time for observation number two for older aged adolescents. I choose to pay attention to age groups 4-5 years old for my first study as grounds for learning about Social Cognitive Theory. This age group is very high energy yet, not very logical in their decision making abilities. The city of Elmonte has a very high population of Latino and White children. The social demographic of this area has a lot of young…
The Athens YMCA is centrally located in the heart of Athens, Georgia, and its main purpose is to serve the local community. It reaches a wide range of diverse people with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, and it offers programs for people of all ages and interests. For my field experience, I worked in the…
of the Week. Skye came to Niwot Elementary last year as a 3rd grader. Skye said that leaving her old school was hard because she left all of her friends and she loved her old school. Her advice to a new student at Niwot is to stay calm and steady and just talk to people that you want to be friends with. Skye’s favorite thing about Niwot Elementary is how much she gets to learn here, and she has made some really good friends.…