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Raising
Expectations Inc.
Expectations Inc.
| There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all. Without creativity, there would be no progress, and we would be forever repeating the same patterns. - Edward de Bono |
Who We Are
Founded and incorporated in July 2005, Raising Expectations Inc. is a
501c3 non-profit organization consisting of a group of local DC artists
interested in broadening the creative opportunities for youth and young
adults. Our founding principle is to encourage and motivate young people
to succeed in every aspect of life.
And through our positive-minded, creative workshops, R.E. reaches at-risk
young people by developing their artistic intellect and analytical skills.
Activities are held primarily at Ferebee Hope Recreation Center,
located at 3999 8th Street, SE (entrance on Yuma Street), in close
proximity to the Washington Highlands Housing Development. In
partnership with DPR and the East of the River Clergy, Police, Community
Partnership (ERCPCP), Raising Expectations Inc. provides arts
enrichment opportunities to disadvantaged youth and families in the
Southeast community.
Focusing on advanced skills in the visual/performing arts arenas, Raising
Expectations Inc. workshops and activities are primarily for ages 10-18.
Workshops range from wooden sculpture making to the art of DJ’ing, and
from arts healing methods to salsa lessons. With a diverse consortium of
arts educators in our consortium, R.E. uplifts the potential of youth and
young adults by offering hands-on, skills-based learning exercises in our
arts enrichment programs.
In the summer of 2007, R.E. incorporated a special Summer Arts
Apprenticeship Program for those students interested in further developing
their talents in a structured and challenging artistic work environment one-
on-one with our affiliated artists and entrepreneurs. Click on the "Activities"
page to learn more about to sign up for our Apprenticeship opportunity with
a R.E. mentor.
Click here to download a full overview about Raising
Expectations Inc.
Founded and incorporated in July 2005, Raising Expectations Inc. is a
501c3 non-profit organization consisting of a group of local DC artists
interested in broadening the creative opportunities for youth and young
adults. Our founding principle is to encourage and motivate young people
to succeed in every aspect of life.
And through our positive-minded, creative workshops, R.E. reaches at-risk
young people by developing their artistic intellect and analytical skills.
Activities are held primarily at Ferebee Hope Recreation Center,
located at 3999 8th Street, SE (entrance on Yuma Street), in close
proximity to the Washington Highlands Housing Development. In
partnership with DPR and the East of the River Clergy, Police, Community
Partnership (ERCPCP), Raising Expectations Inc. provides arts
enrichment opportunities to disadvantaged youth and families in the
Southeast community.
Focusing on advanced skills in the visual/performing arts arenas, Raising
Expectations Inc. workshops and activities are primarily for ages 10-18.
Workshops range from wooden sculpture making to the art of DJ’ing, and
from arts healing methods to salsa lessons. With a diverse consortium of
arts educators in our consortium, R.E. uplifts the potential of youth and
young adults by offering hands-on, skills-based learning exercises in our
arts enrichment programs.
In the summer of 2007, R.E. incorporated a special Summer Arts
Apprenticeship Program for those students interested in further developing
their talents in a structured and challenging artistic work environment one-
on-one with our affiliated artists and entrepreneurs. Click on the "Activities"
page to learn more about to sign up for our Apprenticeship opportunity with
a R.E. mentor.
Click here to download a full overview about Raising
Expectations Inc.
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"RE-EDUCATE, RE-UNIFY, RE-CONNECT THROUGH THE ARTS"
Phone/Fax: (866) 549 - 2725 * E-mail: Info@RaisingExpectationsDC.org
Phone/Fax: (866) 549 - 2725 * E-mail: Info@RaisingExpectationsDC.org
R.E.'s Goals & Objectives!
Raising Expectations Inc.'s primary goals and objectives are to empower youth,
parents, and teachers to raise their expectations of each other and work collectively to
achieve excellence.
We accomplish these objectives by:
R.E. program participants
Go to our Resources Page for helpful information and techniques for empowering and preparing yourcommunity for artistic outreach programs like Raising Expectations Inc.
Who R.E. Serves
> Youth Workshops
R.E.’s extended-day and weekend arts enrichment programs serve middle- and high-school students and
young adults (ages 10-18). We organize educational programming and workshops at schools and in the
community at local recreation centers and tutoring centers, artist music studios, dance studios, theatres, art
museums, and much more!
Click here to register for our programs!
> Adult Workshops
Our consulting group of Raising Expectations Inc. teaches educators and administrators as well as other
community organizations how to embrace and respect their student ideas and motivations through artistic
exercises.
> Special Educators Workshops
Creative classroom learning strategies that incorporate various forms of art, music, and dance have been
proven to improve SAT scores, discipline, and motivation for students. R.E. develops arts-based curriculum
for academic core subjects to help close communication gaps and overcome discipline issues that prevent
successful learning.
Contact R.E. at Info@RaisingExpectationsDC.org.org or call us at (202) 507-7882 if your school would like
our team to conduct a Learning Assessment and Training Workshop for your school teachers in any
subject.
Raising Expectations Inc.'s primary goals and objectives are to empower youth,
parents, and teachers to raise their expectations of each other and work collectively to
achieve excellence.
We accomplish these objectives by:
 | Providing needed direction on how to involve parents and youth, and make them true partners in the | |
| improvement of schools and communities | ||
| Educating youth on how to positively and creatively express themselves by refining their unique | |
| artistic expressions using diverse mediums | ||
| Recruiting positive role models, mentors, and arts entrepreneurs for summer arts apprenticeship | |
| opportunities | ||
| Increasing youth awareness of diverse cultures and artistic forms of cultural expression | |
| Providing community service and learning opportunities in order to create future leaders and | |
| entrepreneurs that contribute back to society. | ||
| Reconnecting families at community events to celebrate accomplishments of |
Go to our Resources Page for helpful information and techniques for empowering and preparing your
Who R.E. Serves
> Youth Workshops
R.E.’s extended-day and weekend arts enrichment programs serve middle- and high-school students and
young adults (ages 10-18). We organize educational programming and workshops at schools and in the
community at local recreation centers and tutoring centers, artist music studios, dance studios, theatres, art
museums, and much more!
Click here to register for our programs!
> Adult Workshops
Our consulting group of Raising Expectations Inc. teaches educators and administrators as well as other
community organizations how to embrace and respect their student ideas and motivations through artistic
exercises.
> Special Educators Workshops
Creative classroom learning strategies that incorporate various forms of art, music, and dance have been
proven to improve SAT scores, discipline, and motivation for students. R.E. develops arts-based curriculum
for academic core subjects to help close communication gaps and overcome discipline issues that prevent
successful learning.
Contact R.E. at Info@RaisingExpectationsDC.org.org or call us at (202) 507-7882 if your school would like
our team to conduct a Learning Assessment and Training Workshop for your school teachers in any
subject.