Excellence by Design Education Center

The STEAM Academy prepares students for college and career pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Mathematics through instructional and hands-on activities that encourage interest, exploration, critical thinking, cooperation, and collaboration. The academy includes STEAM camps and STEAM Labs. The STEAM Academy allows learners to experiment with ideas in hands-on, real-world situations through exploration. and experiential learning. Helping students learn STEAM is key to building a prosperous economy and teaching students skills they will use their whole lives. Through hands-on, project-based learning opportunities, our S.T.E.A.M. Lab directly impacts the community by:
● Increasing students' positive attitudes toward S.T.E.A.M.
● Strengthening families by teaching students' career-driven S.T.E.A.M. skills
● Promoting cooperative rather than competitive experiences.

Connect the Dots Program is a college and career readiness program that provides youth a successful transition between high school and college/vocational school and/or work. The program help youth gain the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed for postsecondary success. EDEC integrate college and career readiness into in-school/out-of-school time through program activities, partnerships and family involvement. EDEC works closely with schools and communities to provide experiential, real-world opportunities for K-12 students to successfully explore and pursue their future options. The Connect the Dots program allows youth to learn about essential business and economic concepts, investigate career interests and develop work-readiness skills. The program is interactive and hands-on. Youth are provided with a variety of real-life simulations throughout the program. ed during the summer mont

Literary and Creative Arts Academy provide youths 13 to 18 years of age the opportunity to go from aspiring writers to published authors, writers, poets, novelists, playwrights, screenwriters and journalists. Youths are encouraged, inspired, and motivated to use imagination, creativity, experiences, and critical thinking skills to create masterpieces through literary writing and the creative arts. They have the opportunity to write and publish literary works under the guidance of professional authors, playwrights, teachers, and volunteer writing coaches while consulting with industry professionals about design and publication of their work.

The Village Keepers Outreach Program's goal is to help eradicate child poverty and help children, families, and senior citizens who struggle to make ends meet. Many families have difficulties in meeting basic essential needs, such as food, clothing, and essential school supplies to help their children succeed academically. The "Whole Village" Approach allows us to develop the "Whole Child" to ensure that every child has what is needed to succeed in school and life. We offer resource services that address the educational, social, cultural, and economic needs of each child. Our Village Keepers Outreach Program addresses the economic and social needs of children and families who need assistance.