Vaughn International Studies Academy

offers the following to the community of Pacoima, California:

1*A free, international studies education to approximately 600 high school students
Each student has the opportunity to participate in our high school commencement/graduation if they have
successfully completed all credits and course requirements as established by Vaughn Next Century Learning
Center. In order to graduate and participate in the graduation ceremony a student must complete all of the
following:
240 credits earned in grades 9-12
All Vaughn International Studies Academy Graduation Course Requirements
Complete the community service requirement by March 31
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Pass the California High School Exit exam

2*A YPI lab that consists of 32 internet equipped desktops, which are free for the public to use
As a leader in educational technology, YPI provides Los Angeles residents with a variety of services ranging
from free computer lab access and training for youth and adults, to comprehensive school support- promoting
technology integration in the classroom. The agencys team of educational technologists follows the philosophy
that technology can be used as a tool to foster leadership, promote empowerment, and facilitates and enhance
different types of learning. YPI strongly believes that closing the digital divide in Los Angeles is an essential
element in stimulating economic development, neighborhood transformation, and student achievement.
Funded through a $5.6 million dollar federal grant from the U.S. Department of Commerces Broadband
Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), YPIs Educational Technology Department opened 83 public
computer centers (PCCs) in Los Angeles targeting neighborhoods hardest hit by poverty. Over the three year
grant period, an average of 26,000 users visited YPI PCCs each week.
There is a public computer center located on VISAs first floor. The YPI lab offers convenient access for
residents and families in the neighboring area. Centers offer broadband internet access, computer literacy
classes, and a broad range of youth and adult education services for community residents.

3*Parent education courses to those parents interested and willing to attend

Parent education is offered to parents of all grades. These courses come in the form of:
*Parent forums (held monthly)
*Targeted parenting-skill workshops
*Parent training for AERIES so that they can connect to VISAs grading system and view/monitor their childs
progress