The NAACP Back to School/Stay in School (BTS/SIS) Program has begun its 22nd year of preparing, inspiring and instructing youth of all ages with the "tools" necessary to graduate high school. Founded in 1984, the program is composed of more than 30 sites located at churches, schools and community centers across the nation.
BTS/SIS is a program dedicated to providing students from elementary school to high school with academic and social support. The program aims to enhance student success by reducing the absenteeism and dropout rate, providing a higher level of academic and cultural enrichment, increasing parental involvement and improving overall perceptions about public schools.
The program consists of four main components: (1) the annual Back to School Rallies that encourage communities to join their local NAACP branch in motivating students about going back to school, (2) Academic Enrichment Programs that provide students with extra academic support, (3) Parent/Family Workshops that work to improve parents involvement in their child's education as well as improve their own educational and technological abilities, and (4) the Reducing Absenteeism and Dropout Campaign that recognizes improvements in student behavior and attendance.
Any NAACP branch may implement the BTS/SIS program by completing the BTS/SIS Branch Registration Form and submitting a BTS/SIS Proposal. The information will be reviewed by the National Education and Branch & Field Departments. All approved BTS/SIS programs must be registered through the National Education and Finance Departments. Complete BTS/SIS program information may be found on this webpage or by contacting the National Education Department at 410-580-5760.
Student must meet the following criteria to be enrolled in the BTS/SIS program:
*For more information on student requirements please refer to the BTS/SIS Procedural Manual.
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