Education partnerships and sponsorships
Each year, SRP contributes funds, scholarships, in-kind services and volunteer assistance to
educational programs throughout Arizona.
From 4-H programs to university improvements; from basic school supplies to cutting-edge science
and technology competitions, SRP invests in education initiatives that brighten the outlook for Arizona students.
Following are some of our recent collaborations with partners in education. For a summary of schools
and programs that received corporate contributions from SRP during the last fiscal year, please see the
SRP Community Involvement Report.
SRP became a major player in providing improved teacher training opportunities statewide when it formed a
strategic partnership with the The Center for Teacher Success.
The Center for Teacher Success partners with Arizona educators to build the capacity of teachers, schools and districts so that all K-12 students in Arizona public schools can achieve their full academic potential.
Through its professional development workshops and support services:
- Teachers increase their confidence, competence and commitment in ensuring higher student achievement.
- Teachers strengthen their content knowledge and instructional expertise in teaching earth science, technology and math.
- Teachers and school leaders learn how to improve the quality of their organizational cultures.
- Schools and districts increase their capacity to achieve organizational and instructional excellence through the implementation of strategic reforms.
"The work of the Center is notable because it equips K-12 teachers with the tools to deepen students' understanding of the topics they are studying and improve academic achievement, helping them become critical thinkers to solve problems of the future," said Karen Fisch, manager of SRP Community Outreach. "These students will become the next generation of engineers, scientists and innovators that businesses like SRP will employ to help us address critical issues."
In 2009, programs through the Center for Teacher Success that were funded by SRP reached more than 300 teachers who have impacted more than 20,000 students.
College Depot, located at the Burton Barr Central Library, is a free full-service college planning center that provides one-on-one assistance, family consultation and workshops. This service is available to anyone seeking guidance with college planning.
The center offers counseling with all aspects of the college planning process including:
- Workshops for students and parents on college readiness
- Financial aid applications
- Scholarship applications
- Career and major exploration
- College applications
- Personal statements
- ACT and SAT test preparation
- One-on-one assistance by appointment
- College planning software
- Appointments with university and community college counselors
For more information, please call SRP Community Outreach (602) 236-2484.