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TechStart is a free, yearlong after-school program for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. The focus of TechStart is providing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) enrichment to underserved children of color through project-based learning and advanced technology tools.

Browse through the links above for complete details about the TechStart after-school program including a calendar for students and parents, TechStart classes and locations, curriculum, and our application and enrollment procedures.

We've created a blog showcasing TechStart Student Work. It will be updated frequently, so bookmark it or add it to your RSS reader and check back often! Go here: www.techstartstudentwork.blogspot.com

TechStart Recycling Events

Join our Greening the Screen students for two recycling events that invite everyone to participate in

Click on the picture for details!
Recycle your Cellphones

Important Dates

April 6 , 2009 First Day of Spring Session
June 15-19 , 2009 Spring Session Open House Week

The TechStart Model

In our TechStart program, students become proficient in problem-solving through data analysis and team projects. Teachers work with confidence-building models to help kids master core subjects, including math, science and writing. Students learn to communicate effectively through creative research, writing and public speaking assignments. They master software applications that facilitate learning and communication. All of our teaching modules prepare students to embrace real-life challenges and opportunities.

The TechStart elementary school experience builds a solid foundation for middle and high school and gets kids excited for future successes in higher education. By the time TechStart students begin their middle school years, they are confident, eager and ready to enter TAF Academy, our full-day school for grades 6-12.

Click here to view a PDF of our demographics report to see more about the population of students that we serve.

 

 


TechStart Quick Facts

  • 300 students enrolled in 12 locations for the 2008-2009 school year
  • In the Highline School District, 5th and 6th TechStart students score 40% higher than their peers on the Math WASL
  • 89% retention rate through the school year

For more information about TechStart contact the TechStart Program Coordinator:

Jenn Johnson
jenniferj@techaccess.org

(206) 390-4322

View the TechStart 2008-2009 Calendar

View the TechStart Movie

Get your TechStart Application