CIS and PLC FEATURE

Currently, there are 21 Performance Learning Centers (PLCs) in Georgia. Click here to find one near you. All have service learning projects, need volunteers (mentors/tutors), internship opportunities, and donations.

 

A new partnership has flourished thanks to Jackie Whitt, Cobb County Performance Learning Center^® (PLC) principal and Dr. Army Lester at Kennesaw State University.  PLCs provide an alternative learning environment for high school kids who are not succeeding in the traditional school setting.  The goal of the new the science program is to improve student’s critical thinking skills and provide realistic information regarding science careers.  The curriculum is aligned with the state’s high school science curriculum.  PLC students are engaged in hands-on learning experiences in the area of science with laboratory experiments conducted by college students.  “This program helped me understand some of the components involved with science and I’m sure I will increase my test scores as a result.  I have also become interested in attending Kennesaw State and majoring in science,” said Raven Greer, PLC student.  Listen to learn how students and their peer tutors view the classes.

With the help of additional sponsors, similar service learning projects could be instituted with other PLCs and other regions of the world.