NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Non-profit educational services separate from the high schools can have a positive psychological impact on inner city youth attending and being retained in college

Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of Non-profit educational services in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on Non-profit educational services and its relation with psychological impact on inner city youth attending and being retained in college. The research also analyzes many aspects of Non-profit educational services and tries to gauge psychological impact on inner city youth attending and being retained in college.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: Introduction5

Overview5

Significance of the Study5

Research Question6

Thesis Statement6

Rationale6

Chapter Two: Literature Review8

Details about the education nonprofit sector8

Inspire individuals and enhance people's lives9

Offer remedial/supplemental education10

Reach individuals with special needs and other barriers10

Challenges and Opportunities12

Adapting education methods to different learning styles13

Tracking results and demonstrating outcomes14

Recruiting, retaining and engaging learners15

Making education venues more flexible, accessible and scalable17

Chapter Three: Methodology23

Research Method23

Quantitative Research23

Qualitative Research25

Literature Selection Criteria26

Search Technique26

Theoretical Framework26

Chapter Four: Discussion and Results27

Models of e-learning28

Advantages and challenges of e-learning30

Advantages30

Challenges31

How nonprofits are using e-learning32

Chapter Five: Conclusion34

References35

Chapter One: Introduction

Overview

The community-based education sector is so broad, it is often difficult to encapsulate it. Nearly all nonprofits are engaged in some sort of educational service, from informal information transfer to formal training. (Winerip 2008) These services range from newsletter articles that educate community stakeholders to after-school programs that instill in youth a love of learning. For example, agencies that assist the disabled will often include specialized educational services, such as computer-based training using assistive devices for the blind and visually impaired. (Williams 2008) Many arts organizations now offer arts education programs for youth as a way to garner broader funding support. In short, education is widespread in all nonprofits that have a core purpose of providing public benefits.

Nonetheless, some nonprofits have a more concentrated educational focus in their service models, and this thesis is primarily addressed to those agencies. The information presented here is designed to assist nonprofits leaders who wish to serve more people in the community or reach new populations with an educational service. Any agency seeking to implement a creative education program should find this thesis useful. (Weinstein 2007)

Significance of the Study

This study is very significant in this sense that this paper will explore the potential and possibilities of using technology as a service delivery tool for nonprofits engaged in educational programming.

Research Question

Do Non-profit educational services separate from the high schools can have a positive psychological impact on inner city youth attending and being retained in college?

Thesis Statement

Non-profit educational services separate from the high schools can have a positive psychological impact on inner city youth attending and being retained in college

Rationale

In this thesis, we first examine education services in a community-based nonprofit context. Next, we present our perspective about where the education sector is now and how technology relates to its challenges and opportunities. We end the paper with an in-depth look at e-learning. (Vickers 2008) In particular, we examine how e-learning can enhance the ability of nonprofits to ...