| 1. |
Every CORAL community will incorporate a Youth Institute to engage
high school students. |
| 2. |
The Institute will begin with an intensive summer program and continue
throughout the year on a regular basis. |
| 3. |
The Institute must have an academic focus, including a project-based
learning approach. Academic goals must be clearly articulated for all
activities. |
| 4. |
Technology training must be an integral aspect of the Institute and
all necessary equipment provided to participating students. |
| 5. |
Participants must be entering 9th to 12th grade and chosen through
a competitive application process. |
| 6. |
Institute graduates are expected to perform community service (e.g.
tutoring, mentoring, technology) at local CORAL sites throughout the year. |
| 7. |
Students receive a stipend for their participation and also are compensated
for the time they devote to CORAL sites throughout the year. |
| 8. |
Staff to student ratios must be appropriate so that each young person
can develop a meaningful relationship with a caring adult. |
| 9. |
The initial summer program must be evaluated against a clearly defined
set of desired outcomes related to changes in skills, attitudes, behaviors
of participants. |
