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WEP is a non-profit organization that works to find active solutions, programs, resources and opportunities for K-12 school districts.

Joined August 2022
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Meet Dylan Mingua, an ABA student at @JessCoSchools. Through the ABA Grant, Dylan has turned his interest in marketing and social media into real-world experience at the Jessamine County Schools District Technology Office. #uswepproject
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Through the FSCS Grant, families came together for a Family Fun Night held alongside parent-teacher conferences. Parents and kids enjoyed fun activitie while also having the opportunity to connect with teachers and stay engaged in their students’ learning. #uswepproject
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Through the Full-Service Community Schools Grant, the R.O.A.R. (Raising Our Academic Readiness) after-school program provides students with academic support and enrichment activities four days a week. #uswepproject
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Through the FSCS Grant, the Tomcat Techies check in with teachers throughout the building each day to help troubleshoot Chromebook issues and encourage fellow students to take care of their devices. #uswepproject
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Who says summer professional learning can’t be fun? 🎉 Our EXCEL teachers spent part of their summer experiencing Kagan Cooperative Learning firsthand — learning, collaborating, moving, talking and laughing along the way! #uswepproject
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Through the Full-Service Community Schools Grant, W.R. Castle Elementary students spent four weeks this summer building reading, math, science and writing skills while making unforgettable memories. #uswepproject
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Through the FSCS grant, teachers from Porter Elementary had the opportunity to participate in the Eastern Ky TeachMeet. We're proud to support opportunities that strengthen high-quality teaching and learning for our students.#uswepproject
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This summer W.R. Castle Elementary staff came together for two days of professional learning to prepare for a successful school year. Through the FSCS Grant, we're proud to support professional development that advances high-quality teaching. #uswepproject
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As the new school year begins, our ABA students are already looking ahead. Here's how they answered one question: "What's next?" #uswepproject
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Forty educators joined the EXCEL Charleston Summer Seminar, hosted by WEP in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History through the AHCA Grant. #uswepproject
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40 students took part in the Franklin County High School Civic Engagement Academy, an immersive three-day experience made possible through AHCA Grant. #uswepproject
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A huge congrats to our Wolfe County ABA students who graduated from the Amteck Quick Start program! 🎉 #uswepproject
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30 educators from across the Roanoke region came together for Kagan Days Training through EXCEL. During the training, participants explored Kagan Cooperative Learning structures and strategies that strengthen student engagement, collaboration and participation. #uswepproject
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Forty students from Laurel, Jessamine, Powell and Clark counties and Frankfort Independent Schools explored the question, “What unites us as Americans?” during the TRAILS Historic Triangle Student Congressional Academy. #uswepproject
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Meet Addison Lindon the Student of the Month for July. Through the ABA Grant and her Registered Apprenticeship at Wolfe County Health and Rehabilitation Center, Addison earned her State Registered Nurse Aide certification. #uswepproject
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Sixty Jessamine County students stepped into the roles of historians, filmmakers, museum curators and civic leaders during the TRAILS Student Congressional Academy. #uswepproject
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W.R. Castle Elementary, in partnership with the Full-Service Community Schools Grant, was excited to welcome parents and families to the Kindergarten Completion Ceremony. They were celebrated for their hard work and accomplishments throughout the school year. #uswepproject
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Citizens National Bank recently welcomed ABA students from Pulaski County Schools, giving them a firsthand look at the wide range of career paths available in banking. #uswepproject
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Wolfe County High School Basic Career Training Program recap! ABA students welcomed Brittany Graham, Loan Officer at Farmers & Traders Bank and Kellyn Southwood from the WIOA/KY Career Center. #uswepproject
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