ACADEMY COURSE CURRICULUM DESCRIPTIONS

TE101 Academy of Fund Development S.T.A.R.T. U.P. (For-Profit/Entrepreneurship)

FOCUS: S.T.A.R.T. U.P.; Start, Thinking, About, Real, Training    Unending , Profits

Curriculum Standards:

  • National For-Profit Industry Standards.

Curriculum Scope and Sequence:

  • The scope and sequence will be published at the start of each academy year. This will allow the scope and sequence to address the current goals of the industry.

Curriculum Strands (For-Profit Companies):

  • Entrepreneurship, Funding: Debt Financing, Equity Financing, Federal Grants, Foundation Grants, Philanthropy, Direct Sales, Hard Money Bankers, Venture Capitalist, Accredited Investors, Business Credit/Lenders, Better Business Bureau (BBB), Business Loans, Investment Companies, Private Investors, Buying a business, Buying into a Franchise
  • Business Formation; Business Law, Accounting, Local County Business Taxes, Federal Business Taxes, State fees, Small Business Administration, For-Profit Business Structure, Sole Proprietor, LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, State Operating Agreement, State Articles of Organization, Registered Agent, Office Space, Local County Business License
  • Marketing; Website Development, Marketing (Social Media Platforms), PR/Marketing, Branding
  • Business/Revenue Plan Development; Mission, Vision, Executive Summary, Company Structure, Organizational Chart, Management Team/Staffing, Strategy and Implementation, Products and Services, Market Analysis/Plan, Competition, SWOT Analysis, Financial Projections, Operating and Program Budgets, Department Budgets, Staffing Budgets, Products and Services (Cash Flow Sheet)

TE102 Academy of Community Business Strategy THE A.R.C. (Non-Profit/Entrepreneurship)

FOCUS: THE A.R.C.; Alignment, Renewed Focus, Commitment to Humanity

Curriculum Standards:

  • National Non-Profit Business Industry Standards.

Curriculum Scope and Sequence:

  • The scope and sequence will be published at the start of each academy year. This will allow the scope and sequence to address the current goals of the industry.

Curriculum Strands (Non-Profit Companies):

  • Entrepreneurship, Funding: Revenue Development, Federal Grants, Foundation Grants, Philanthropy, Member Services, Partnership Services, Direct Sales, PR/Marketing, Buying a current business
  • Business Formation; IRS 501 c3 Status, Business Law, Accounting, Board Development, Staffing, Non-Profit Business Structures, Sole Proprietor, LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, State Operating Agreement, State Articles of Organization, Registered Agent, Sole- Member Non-Profit, Member Non-Profit, Bylaws, Office Space
  • Marketing; Website Development, Marketing (Social Media Platforms), PR/Marketing, Branding
  • Business/Revenue Plan Development; Mission, Vision, Executive Summary, Company Structure, Organizational Chart, Management Team/Staffing, Strategy and Implementation, Products and Services, Market Analysis/Plan, Competition, SWOT Analysis, Financial Projections, Operating and Program Budgets, Department Budgets, Staffing Budgets, Products and Services (Cash Flow Sheet)
  • Program Development; Professional leadership development, calendar development, technology training center, day care center development, education program development, music program development, business services, financial literacy training, fund development, virtual services and other programs to support the community-at-large.

TE103 ACADEMY OF EMPLOYMENT & LABOR LAW

FOCUS: S.O.A.R.; Sincere, Outcomes, Aligned to Results

Curriculum Standards:

  • National Employment and Labor Law Industry Standards.

Curriculum Scope and Sequence:

  • The scope and sequence will be published at the start of each academy year. This will allow the scope and sequence to address the current goals of the industry.

Curriculum Standards:

  • Employee Rights; Title I of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Title IX (9) of 1972 Work Place Employment Discrimination, Equal Pay and Age Discrimination (Curriculum aligned to the US Department of Labor (EEOC) Federal Employment discrimination laws (eeoc.gov).
  • Employee Relations; Nepotism, promotion, interviews, Job placement, contracts, contract negotiations-labor law, equal pay-compensation, performance appraisal, reference checking, reference letters, develop and review nepotism policies, reference policies, equal pay policies, performance appraisal standards.

TE104 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMIES

FOCUS: THE H.E.A.T; High Level, Education, Arts, Training Experiences

Curriculum Standards:

  • National Arts and Entertainment Industry Standards.

Curriculum Scope and Sequence:

  • The scope and sequence will be published at the start of each academy year. This will allow the scope and sequence to address the current goals of the industry.

TE/AE 101 ARTS EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT

Curriculum Strands:

  • Strategic planning, board development, position alignment, curriculum development, lesson planning, activity delivery strategies for all ages, audience development, contract negotiations, artist insurance guidance, arts venue and audience development, music production, music licensing workshops and Arts Education Organizations and Performing Artist participants registry for contracted event.

TE/AE 102 ART AS PHILOSOPHY OF HUMANITY

Curriculum Standards:

  • Cartooning and Animation, Electronic Portfolio, Mindfulness, Meta Cognition, Visual Thinking Strategies, Emotional Intelligence and Social Competence

TE/AE 103 THEATRE PREP

Curriculum Strands:

  • Immersive studio class in voice, speech, movement and Alexander Technique

TE/AE 104 MUSIC CONSERVATORY PREP

 Curriculum Strands:

  • Classical Voice, Aural Skills, Sight-reading, Music Theory, Vocal Performance, Diction, Repertoire Development

TE/AE 105 MUSIC INDUSTRY PREP

Curriculum Strands:

  • Live performance, record companies, music publishing companies, artist management

TE/AE 106 CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PREP

Curriculum Strands:

  • Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock, Folk, Hip-hop, Metal, Dance Music and Country Music

TE/AE 107 GOSPEL MUSIC PREP

Curriculum Strands:

  • Quartet Style, Traditional Gospel, Contemporary Gospel, Praise and Worship Music, Hymnology

TE105 ACADEMY OF SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEADERSHIP, A.L.E.R.T.

  • FOCUS: A.L.E.R.T.; A.L.E.R.T.: (Always focused on truth and seeking truth; Learning new information about multiple topics to better understand myself, family, friends and co-workers to experience professional and personal daily success; Educating myself daily to broaden my perspective on life, my beliefs, likes and dislikes while determining how they impact my actions, words and deeds; Reflecting on my past, present and planning my future while still allowing my future to evolve organically; Trainable to the highest extent possible in order to become more ALERT!)

Curriculum Standards:

  • National Social Emotional Leadership Industry Standards.

Curriculum Scope and Sequence:

  • The scope and sequence will be published at the start of each academy year. This will allow the scope and sequence to address the current goals of the industry.

Curriculum Strands:

  • Leadership for the 22nd Century; Social Emotional Learning Conversations Techniques, Anti-Racism, Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Exclusivity, Adolescent Trauma, Gender Study, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Health Research, Judicial Process, Legislative Process, Executive Process and US Constitution
  • Budget; Personal Finance, Investment and Wealth Building
  • The Leadership Flow Chart; Leadership Strategies, Leadership Styles, Learning Styles, Conflict Styles, Specific Narratives/Conflict by learning style, Strengths Finders Battery, Organizational Profiles, PDSA Model (Plan Do Study Act), Jean Piaget Developmental  Model, Blooms’ Taxonomy, ATOMS, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID Strategies), Professional Learning Communities Model (PLC), Reflective Practitioner and The Leadership Change Process

TE106 ACADEMY OF STEM LEADERSHIP, A.W.A.K.E.

FOCUS: A.W.A.K.E.; A.W.A.K.E.: (Action oriented with purpose, Wanting to discover the unimaginable, Accepting current beliefs while examining the “why” in the world, Kicking down old doors and old beliefs to make room for new possibilities, Evolving, literally becoming equipped to participate and help change the narrative of our current society through the world of STEM.)

Curriculum Standards:

  • National STEM Industry Standards.

Curriculum Scope and Sequence:

  • The scope and sequence will be published at the start of each academy year. This will allow the scope and sequence to address the current goals of the industry.

Curriculum Strands:

  • Technology; Stem Cell Research, Broadband Technology, Social Media, Online Learning-Meeting Platforms and the Law, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Gaming, Robotics, Animation, Autonomous Vehicles, Coding, App Development, Virtual Video Production, Sound, Lighting
  • Invention Protection; Mechanical and Synchronization Copyright Laws, patents, trademarks, intellectual property agreements
  • Health and Virus Research; Clean Energy, Stem Cell Research, Cancer Research, Asthma & Allergy Research, Viruses, Vaccine Development

There will be a one week “Summer Apprenticeship” with a STEM partner.