Name of Center
Southwest Indiana Network for Education, Inc. (SINE), representing Daviess,
Gibson, Knox, Pike, Perry, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick Counties
A short history of development
- Created by a CAPE grant received by the Community Foundation Alliance,
Inc. - an umbrella organization for nine county community foundations
in Southwest Indiana
- Board of Directors formed in May 2001
- Executive Director hired in May 2001
- Incorporated in July 2001
- Other nine employees hired by October 2001
Date of opening/formation
Began operation in May 2001
Mission
SINE will enhance the culture for education within the nine counties
of Southwest Indiana by providing training, materials, and human resources
to promote a lifelong love of learning.
The extended community to be reached
K-12, adult literacy, businesses, community
Planning partners include
During the grant planning process the Community Foundation Alliance collaborate
with as many constituencies as possible during the grant planning process:
- K-12 teachers and administrators
- Universities
- Ivy Tech State College
- PTO representatives
- Student representatives
- Chambers of Commerce
- Libraries
- Social Service agencies
- Economic Development professionals
- Businesses
- Government officials
- Community foundation boards
- Workforce development organizations
- Adult literacy organizations
- Southern Indiana Education Center
Program partners
- University of Evansville
- Oakland City University
- University of Southern Indiana
- Vincennes University
- Ivy Tech State College
- Tech Prep
- Southern Indiana Education Center
- All K-12 public school districts in the nine counties
- Diocese of Evansville schools
Present program includes
- Workshops for K-6 teachers and administrators on the Four Blocks teaching
methodology
- Workshops for K-12 teachers and administrators on Dr. Ruby Payne's
research that helps identify and explain the barriers to education in
poverty cultures
- The Learning Exchange - a program that places middle school teachers
in the workplace for one week summer internship. Teachers then develop
classroom lesson plans that incorporate their real-world work experiences
- National School Improvement, Inc. will work with schools to change
the school culture to become better education providers.
- Creating in each of the nine counties, a County Adult Literacy Committee
to create county-wide plans for delivery of adult literacy instruction.
SINE will provide initial funding.
- Approving and funding a Professional Development Training Plan in
each of the public school districts, the Diocese of Evansville schools
and any other private accredited schools.
- SINEOnline.com is created to be used as a communications tool for
educators, businesses, and the communities.
The future
As we become more familiar with the needs of our communities, SINCE will
incorporate more programs keeping within our mission of enhancing the
culture for learning in Southwest Indiana.
Contact person for more information
May K. Smith, Executive Director
R. #3, Box 12C
Oakland City, IN 47660
Phone: 866.380.7460
Email: msmith@SINEOnline.com
Web site: http//www.SINEOnline.com
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