What We Fund
Recently funded programs:
DFEE Large Program Funding History 2004-2010
- Character and Ethics Programs: Focusing on respect, kindness, responsibility and citizenship
- Social Emotional Learning Curriculum
- Equine Assisted Therapy for challenged students
- Summer leadership program
- Sunnyside Weatherbug Science Program
- Elementary School Reading Programs
- Math for Achievement: Helping ALL levels of students to accelerate their math skills
- The Mesa Program: Support for female and minority students in science and engineering
- 8th Grade Foreign Languages at both Middle Schools
- Music Technology
- Paid Internship Program for Low–Income High School Students
- Backpacks and School Supplies for Low-Income Elementary School Students
- Over $15,000 in scholarships for graduating 9-R seniors
- Support for Kid Time, El Diablo Newspaper at DHS, and the Even Start Program
- High School Leadership La Plata Summer Program
- Support for the Partners in Education and Be There Programs:
Acknowledging and Encouraging Parents as their children’s most important teachers - Annual 9-R Teacher and Staff Appreciation Celebration