Knowledge Works Learning Academy Kai Wadiya Learning Academy
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Addressing lack of quality programs (before/after school and during summer break) directed to minorities, low income, K-12 children and learners with disabilities. Offering non-traditional childcare hours.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
KWLA/KWLAKids, Inc Childcare Services
Summer Enrichment Program in partnership with Phenix City Housing Authority from Summer 2018-Fall 2019 providing education services using the formula S.T.R.E.A.A.M.- Science, Technology, Right Stuff, Engineering, Arts, Agriculture, and Music. with breakfast and lunch provided.
KWLA, Inc is now located at 903 South Railroad Street Phenix City, Alabama 36867. KWLA, Inc provides Before Care 5:00 AM- 7AM, Full Day School Services 7AM-2PM, After-School Care 3PM-7PM and Night Care 7PM-12 midnight. Serving students ages Infant -17.
KWLA - "FLowing in the S.T.R.E.A. A.M."
Summer Academics on the banks of the Chattahoochee Valley with a holistic program using acronym - S.T.R.E.A.A.M. - Science, Technology, Rightness, Engineering, Arts, Agriculture, and Mathematics. Breakfast, Lunch & Snack provided free of charge to all participants and nonparticipants in the community.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
State of Alabama CoVID--19 Relief Grant Recipient 2020
Alabama Department of Human Services License 2021
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Increase low test scores among students in Russell County by reinforcing best practices and strategies coupled with technology, engineering, agriculture, art, music, and holistic models of integration to achieve goals.
Decrease summer loss due to lack of academic programs in the community during the summer break and after school homework hubs during the school year.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Integration of hands on learning strategies. Infusion of art for expression. Mathematics through technology and robotics toys/play integrated into curriculum.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Executive Director is an Education Specialist. Reading Coach is a Retired/Veteran educator with over 30 years experience as a reading specialist and Counselor. Volunteers are Students in Education programs at local university and AmeriCorps trained volunteers.
Parents volunteer and learn with their children which keep the students grounded. The program is in the public housing community center so their peers are learning with them and there is no inconvenience in terms of travel for the families.
We also provide breakfast, lunch, and a snack to ensure that hunger is not a learning barrier.
We are a tri-agency connection. Two nonprofits (KWLA Inc. & Chattahoochee Valley Feeding Program), with Federal government (Phenix City Housing Authority). 2018-2019
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Initiated an after-school program for over 30 students in the summer of 2018-Fall 2019. Will continue program during the school year as an after-school homework hub in conjunction with the Phenix City Housing Authority and other nonprofit organizations (feeding programs).
KWLA, Inc continued serving the community, remained open for academic-enrichment services during the Pandemic, while renting a fellowship hall licensed for 20 students ages 4-17, offering non-traditional childcare services 5AM-12AM. KWLA, Inc offered homework sessions, tutoring and remained a safe haven for students, Tuesdays & Thursday, at no cost to parents from April 2020-December 2021. KWLA served at-risk students, foster kids, students with failing grades. Team building activities and summer fieldtrips combated depression, isolation and social emotional issues while adhering to COVID-19 social distance mandates.
KWLA, Inc was excited to purchase land and moved from a 20 licensed fellowship hall to a former childcare location licensed for 70 students. KWLA, Inc extended childcare services to serve infants through age 3, while
continuing to service students ages 4-17 offering non-traditional childcare hours for working parents and schooling. KWLA, Inc partnered with Tuskegee University Agriculture Department offering year-round gardening supports. Parents and students assisted KWLA with garden boxes, planting Romaine lettuce, Collard Greens, Kale, and Cabbages. Parents as well as KWLA staff enjoy fresh vegetables.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently
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Knowledge Works Learning Academy Kai Wadiya Learning Academy
Board of directorsas of 01/15/2024
Mrs. Kai Gary
Knowledge Works Learning Academy,Inc/ Kai Wa'Diya Learning Academy- KWLA
Term: 2077 - 2018
Aiyinde Abraham
Knowledge Works Learning Academy, Inc
Term: 2018 - 2027
Patricia McEachane Gross
Private Practice Physician
Aiyinde Abraham
Graduate Student
Melvin Gary, Jr.
U.S. Marine Veteran
Amber Patton
Graduate Student
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.