Academy of Hope
601 Edgewood, Street NE
Washington, DC 20017
http://www.aohdc.org/

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Anticipated Project(s): Health Information Partners-Teaching Health Literacy
The Health Information Partners team works with two different organizaitons. As part of the Academy of Hope organizational partnership, the ISCOPES team will plan and teach a curriculum for two 7-week semesters of the pre-GED science class for adult students studying for the GED exam. Our curriculum focuses on health and integrates Internet based research to teach students where to find and use reliable health information. Students will be expected to help create lesson plans and visit the Academy of Hope on Wednesday mornings from 9am to 10:30am to teach the classes during the late fall and early spring semesters.

In addition, the team will help organize and teach hands-on health information workshops for the public at GW and other locations as requested.

There are many opportunities for students to interact with the community through HIPS, including monthly street outreach advocacy on HIV in Ward 8, and various health fairs.

Expectations of Team Members
--Two hours teaching classes at the Academy of Hope each week during the late fall and early spring semesters (7 weeks each)
--Monthly ISCOPES meetings to plan the AOH curriculum
--Optional monthly outreach visit to Ward 8 to distribute HIV information (3rd Saturdays)
--Optional technical support at health information workshops sponsored by HIPS partners

Site Description
Academy of Hope is an adult education center situated on the property of the 850-unit Edgewood Terrace apartment complex, owned by the nonprofit housing developer, Community Preservation and Development Corporation. There, in Washington, D.C.’s Ward 5, one of the most underserved neighborhoods in the district, the center provides families with the hope and skills needed for a better life.

Academy of Hope is committed to providing high quality adult education in an empowering environment. The Academy serves highly motivated adults who need academic skills and training for employment, have limited financial resources and access to quality educational and training programs, and are interested in earning a high school diploma or increasing their skills to secure jobs.

The Academy of Hope offers a variety of programs and services focusing on Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Educational Development (GED), External Diploma Program (EDP), pathways to college success, computer training, work place literacy and career assessment and planning. In addition, the Academy provides a range of student support services including one-on-one tutoring, resource referrals, resume-writing and interview preparation workshops, and special social events.