“Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals."
—Dorothy Irene Height
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ICESC Teaching Literacy
ICESC's objective of improving literacy and math outcomes includes both establishing direct academic support and sustainable structures. A recent example is the Saturday Academy (April–June 2025) serving 75 students with targeted literacy and math tutoring each month. The Academy’s intergenerational model engaged community mentors and Divine Nine volunteers, while concurrent parent workshops drew 20 parents per session. Students gained academic support along with STEAM, SEL, and career exploration activities. Partner schools reported improvement in spring 2025 state testing, including Tindley Summit (ELA +5.8%, Math +2.3%), Tindley Genesis (Math +2.2%), and Indy STEAM Academy (ELA +10%, Math +7.5%). Projects and collaborations include:​
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The Saturday Academy
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After School Literacy Centers
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Touching the Spirit
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We Care Festival Workshops
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Educational Summit
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​ICESC Teachers Curriculum Training
Dream Catchers
The Dream Catchers program is an After-School Program designed to explore students dreams beyond high school. Guided by a collaborative effort of the children's; parents, teachers and community . The program includes several College Tours, Career Exploration and Mentorships. ​
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Enroll now.​
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Please read our brochure ​​​
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ICESC Teachers Curriculum Training
Training focused on putting culture in education.​​​​
Touching the Spirit
Augusta Mann is recognized for her Touching the Spirit literacy skills workshops, demonstration lessons, and programs in practical teaching models for underperforming students. Touching the Spirit teaching strategies are designed to accelerate learning for students who need to achieve multiple years’ growth in a short period of time. Her many years as a successful classroom teacher, literacy professional development specialist, and manager of district and university-based staff development centers has inspired her work and led to the design of her Touching the Spirit intensified accelerated teaching strategies.​ Its effectiveness rests on five African American teaching and learning patterns used within the context of nine supportive practices. The Touching the Spirit framework helps guide teachers in these processes.
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Touching the Spirit ​​​​​
Dancing Definitions: A Black Hole -Why we must have memorization!
African American Teaching and Learning Patterns
