Reach for the Stars
Programs that have met the criteria and received the Minnesota Academic League Council's approval are included in the Reach for the Stars catalogue, which is published as a public service by Synergy & Leadership Exchange, with generous support from
Jostens.
Interested in having a program or activity included in Reach for the Stars? Fill out an
online application form. Programs must be available statewide in Minnesota and applicants are evaluated to determine the educational enrichment for schools and students, based on the following four criteria:
- Purpose: The primary intent is youth-centered, educational in nature, and encourages development and application of skills in an area of interest.
- Inclusiveness: The program/activity encourages, welcomes and engages students of many backgrounds, interests and abilities and is offered throughout the state. It provides evidence of strategies and processes for reducing barriers to underserved audiences.
- Sustainability: Evidence of a strong organizational structure.
- Evaluation: How and what is measured to ensure high-quality learning.
TESTIMONIALS
“As a service provider for children and families in a very busy world, I am fascinated by how the physical copy of the “Reach for the Stars” catalogue makes this resource stand out for me and my clients. Parents in my psychology practice are often overwhelmed by their children’s needs. The wide-reaching list of internet resources is helpful whether on the internet on paper. What I appreciate about the paper catalogue is that it feels like a tangible map that can be grasped as a tool for the complex educational planning they face. As I have raised my own children, I page through the paper RFTS catalogue, marking the items of interest in a way that sometimes just feels more manageable than an internet search. I look forward to handing out this catalogue in my psychology practice for years to come.”
— Mary L. Wandrei, Ph.D., LP
View article on Reach for the Stars by Joe Nathan, Director, Center for School Change