Transcript of CFL Annual Update 2012 8/15/2012. Mission To help people discover the difference between education...
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- CFL Annual Update 2012 8/15/2012
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- Mission To help people discover the difference between
education and schooling. To discover how education can lead to
self- determined, self-disciplined and self-realizing members of
society. To discover how learning can be made personally meaningful
and socially responsible. To support individuals to address the
problems of modern day living - critically, creatively, and
compassionately.
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- History Founded in 1982 by Gurveen Kaur Started with ~6
children Current number of children: 29 (last year: 55)
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- Organization Structure Staff/Paid Positions
Principal/Administrator: Gurveen Kaur Teachers Ram Amit Jayasree
Subitha Saroj TBH Housekeeping/cooking One employee Flat
organizational structure; teachers share all other tasks around the
school as well Board Structure 13 board members Full board meeting
once a year when the annual report is presented More informal
meetings as necessary (2-3 times/year)
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- Location Hyderabad, India (Secunderabad) In a residential area
The majority of their free students come from the migrant labor
families that live in the area They have their own school building
with class rooms and a small open area for lunch, outdoor
activities, etc.
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- Activities Children's Education Centre, catering to all
sections of society Primary Activity Studies in education and
related areas. Publication of Edu-Care, a forum for concerns about
education and society Adult Learning Network catering to all ages
and sections of society Teacher training (consultancies), Creation
of educational resources Working with government institutions for
curricular reforms
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- Finances - Expenses 2010 Rs 8,37,491 ; 2011 Rs 8,49,400 Almost
no change in salaries Administration expenses are higher: scheduled
repairs, higher salary for housekeeping Educational expenses are
higher due to new programs: film-making, gardening Food costs are
higher per child, fewer children this year
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- Finances - Funding 2010 Rs 7,95,925 ; 2011 Rs 8,42,000
Excluding volunteer funds: aim for ~16% higher funding
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- Finances Income from Fees Fee schedule20112012# of children
beginning of year 2012 Full Fee150002400011 Teacher's children9000
2 moved to full fee Partial sponsorship6600 5 Girls below 105007506
Girls above 10100018002 Boys (all ages)180025005 Raised fees for
full fee children with agreement from parents Fees for sponsored
children serve as an incentive for attendance Enrollment of
sponsored children intentionally favors girls
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- Finances - Savings Cash Assets March 2011 March 2012 Fixed
Deposits41,85,555 52,73,303 Liquid funds7,46,882 66,130.77 Interest
income3,53,208 3,97,188 Interest income typically used to grow the
size of the fixed deposits (and as a buffer against lower donations
if necessary) Size of fixed deposits is large enough to cover the
school for 3-4 years in case of emergency Can use interest income
without the permission of the board Using the fixed deposit
principal requires board approval Eventual goal is to grow fixed
deposits to the point where interest income (excluding inflation)
is enough to sustain the organization
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- Audit Report
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- Asha, Seattle Involvment Our chapters support Rs 2,12,000 per
year Funding has been recurring since 2007 ~25% of their annual
expenses Goes towards teachers salaries Provides them stability of
funding (we are the largest donor and 2 nd largest source of funds)
Sole Asha chapter funding them
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- General Partner Updates Please see detailed annual report from
organization (soft copy on project page) Successes Education of a
large group of children (~68 children) Children from different
socio-economic backgrounds Co-curricular activities Dance, Singing,
Embroidery, Sport Alternative education outside the classroom Trips
Overnight trip to an adventure camp (age 10 and older) Day trip to
Lumbini park/Hussain Sagar for children younger than 12 Cycling
trips Lots of other local trips Talks by visitors Sleepovers at the
school for different groups of children Annual day and Independence
day celebrations Movies & discussions Nutrition for children
Daily meal for all prepared and served by teachers and
students
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- General Partner Updates Challenges Right To Education enforced
changes No changes for 2012-2013 Significant change for 2013-2014:
Home schooled childrens center ages 7-14 14+ learning center
Working with older children
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- Changes from 2013 Home-schooling group about 15-20 students
between 7 years and 14 We welcome children whose parents have
decided to home-school their children and are open to enrolling
them into our alternative education centre - aware that we are not
a recognized school. 14+ group about 12-15 students initially and
subsequently 15-20 students. Teenagers and young adults who opt for
and whose parents consent to an alternative form of education -
with some understanding of what the choice entails. We would be
happy to accommodate some of the dissenting youngsters labeled
misfits or rebels, problem children, failures as well as drop-outs
and opt-outs by the formal, mainstream education system - provided
the teenagers and their parents take the effort to understand are
open to our philosophy and willing to abide by our rules. We will
work towards a ratio of 60% girls and 40% boys and 30% Privileged
and 70% under-privileged children - though initially we will not be
in a position to choose and ensure that ratio but we will move
towards as soon as we have the numbers.
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- 14+ Program - Concept The core components of the program will
be: Self: Learning to be more self-aware, self-realizing,
self-regulated, self-critical, self-disciplined and responsible.
Society: Examining values, norms, standards, prejudices, biases,
rights and responsibilities, rules and regulations, the power
equations within society Foundational knowledge & skills:
Acquiring proficiency in foundational skills of language and math
and the ability to reason /think independently and critically,
develop basic practical skills and acquire foundational knowledge
(or the basics of science and socials). Exploring personal
interests and different career/livelihood options through link-up
with different academic, professional or vocational professionals
and work-places that will enable the teenagers to make informed and
fulfilling career choices Plus certification (if desired) through
distance education courses by enrolling and appearing as private
candidates at recognized state and national
boards/universities
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- 14+ Program - Plan Stage One: Year One Evolve an improved and
meaningful education program and work out the detailed curriculum
along the considerations listed above for the 14+students. We will
continue to work with the -14 age group as weve done so far and
work out an integrated approach across the two age groups. Identify
core team members and link up with resource groups/persons we can
work with for exploring career and/or apprenticeship options. Reach
out to parents and enroll children into the program work out ways
of doing this. Stage Two: Year Two, Three, Four Run the pilot
program for the first batch After the first trial run for a group
of 12-15 students effect changes/corrections in curriculum design.
Decide about recognition/affiliation at this point. Stage Three:
Offer the program for batches of 14+ students
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- 14+ Program - Budget Core team salaries Assisting staff
salaries Resource persons and/or mentor/partner organization
compensation Rent (+water, electricity, furniture and fixtures)
Services (phone, internet access, etc.) Facilities (library,
computers, workshops ) Travel and conveyance for core team and
students Material costs (paper, art & craft material, some
gardening and carpentry tools, computer peripherals,)
Scholarships/stipends for deserving students especially girls Board
and lodging for deserving students Administration costs ???
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- 14+ Program - Outcome Immediate benefit/impact: An education
model for the 14+ that is stimulating, personally meaningful and
socially responsible. A syllabus that is holistic, integrated, not
alienating and therefore invokes a higher motivation and better
attitude to learning. Better informed choices and more realistic
career options/aspirations Improvement in basic academic skills and
acquisition of basic practical skills Reduction in dropouts amongst
under-privileged students particularly girls Option/Direction for
the stragglers and the opt-outs Expected Outcomes: Teenagers and
young adults would be relieved from a relentless regimen of
tedious, torturous tutorials/tuitions following the day long
classes studying seemingly boring and meaningless syllabus
Preparing students who are more self regulated and
self-disciplined, who are competent, self-motivated individuals and
who are also responsible, concerned citizens Parents would be
comforted that their children are happy, better motivated, capable
of making informed career choices regarding their future and get a
recognized certificate There will hopefully be less un-motivated,
incompetent and unemployable workforce and apathetic, indifferent
citizens in society and this will then have some ripple effect in
transforming education of teenagers in the country.
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- Site Visit Report
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- Asks for Asha Seattle Approve 2012 amount including maximum
allowed inflation increase 4% = Rs 2,20,480 Re-evaluate project
funding needs (including a potential increase) in 2013 Based on
changes in how they function as a school and organization
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- Asks for Asha Seattle Approve sending additional personal
donation via Asha Seattle to support the organization Will
contribute $1000 (+$1000 match) annually above current
contributions to Asha Seattle
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- Process Checks ItemStatus Approved Budget2,12,000 Approval
TypeRecurring Amount(s) disbursed last fiscal year2,12,000 Amount
Utilized by the project last fiscal year 2,12,000 Last Site
Visit7/2012 (Ash, Hareesh) Current Primary StewardVamshidhar
Kommineni Current Secondary StewardsNone Status of the web pageWill
update by 9/1/12 Status of AshaSeattle.net dbWill update by
9/1/12
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- Questions?