NEWS RELEASE #17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 5, 2012
WHAT: APS Unveils “Drop In Aurora”
WHEN: September 6, 10 a.m.
WHERE: APS Professional Learning & Conference Center, 15771 East 1st Avenue 80011
APS and Colorado Youth for a Change Unveil “Drop In Aurora”
Aurora Public Schools announces a new program aimed at getting dropouts back in school to finish their secondary education, called “Drop In Aurora.”
Aurora Public Schools is partnering with Colorado Youth for a Change to bring the program to students. The groups currently work together to serve students at the Rebound Program and Futures Academy. APS and Colorado Youth for a Change are teaming up again to launch an additional dropout recovery strategy aimed specifically at Aurora’s youth. The program is an extension of CYC’s Drop In Colorado, a community-based multimedia campaign designed to let dropouts know that they have choices for going back to school and to connect them with CYC staff.
APS and CYC want to reach dropouts and their influencers (family, friends, clergy, etc.) and encourage them to send a text message to 99000 for more information. The interested person will receive a note of encouragement and a website link to an interactive experience, including the appropriate resources needed for a successful return to school. This partnership further drives Aurora Public Schools vision to graduate every student with the choice to attend college without remediation.
The new program will be highlighted at a special news conference:
Thursday, September 6
10 a.m.
Professional Learning and Conference Center
15771 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, Colorado 80011
Expected attendees include APS Leadership Team and Board of Education members, Colorado Youth for a Change leaders and students.
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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Paula Hans at 303-326-2755 for more information
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