Parent and Child Activity Sessions With the assistance of TCAP faculty and University of Washington Pipeline Project interns, students and their parents form teams meet on Saturday mornings to work within an activity-driven environment to problem-solve, strategize, and explore in the areas of Math, Science, and the Arts & Music. Facts and concepts are by-products of having fun and learning to communicate and work effectively as a team. Parents learn about the curriculum in these academic areas and become more comfortable communicating about homework and school. Students gain confidence in their problem-solving skills and strengthen communication with their parents.

Parent Sessions With invited speakers from the Northwest Education Loan Association (NELA), and the University of Washington Undergraduate Admissions Department, parents have the opportunity to learn about the costs of college, financial aid programs, and how to develop an academic college readiness plan for their student.

Graduation In June each year, we celebrate our graduating class at a ceremony and party at the University of Washington to commemorate their hard work and dedication to participation in the College Access Project.

Research During the 2009-2010 school year, the College Access Project will begin a pilot research study at the University of Washington. We will interview first year students to investigate the influences that affected their successful enrollment to the university.

Edmonds Public Schools (2005-Present)
We are tremendously excited to be working with the Edmonds Public Schools and their families. Assistant Superintendent Sue Venable has provided a wonderful opportunity for TCAP to work with 5 elementary schools within the district. In 2006 we will be expanding some of our programs for both students (More Art & Science!) and parents (separate evening sessions). We are looking forward to a wonderful year at Edmonds.

Seattle Housing Authority (2009)
During winter and spring quarters in 2009, we explored a brand new venue for our Saturday morning program, heading outside of the school district environment. With the support of John Forsythe and Andrew Lofton we recruited families from the Jackson Park housing community to participate in a pilot program at this new location.

Sedro Woolley Schools (2006-2007)
In the 2006/2007 school year we ventured out again, this time up north to the Sedro Woolley School District where we began a new TCAP program at Evergreen Middle School. The support of Jan Mezich, Curriculum Director for the district, has been critical to our success, and we look forward to meeting and working with the Sedro Woolley families.

Everett Public Schools, Everett, WA (2003-Present)
20 minutes north of Seattle is one of the premier school districts in the State of Washington, Everett. Dr. Sue Dedrick, the Director of Categorical Programs for the district invited us to work with three outstanding principals; Ms. Betty Cobbs, Hawthorne Elementary School; Ms. Colleen Welsh, Garfield Elementary School; and Mr. Mark Toland, Whittier Elementary School. The CAP is working with families from each of these schools and with the help of these principals and their staffs, the program has been a huge success.

Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, WA (2003)
We have been exceptionally fortunate to work with Ms. Winifred Todd and her staff from Thurgood Marshall Elementary. The school is a treasure within the district with visionary leadership and a very committed staff. You may have heard about one of the innovative programs within Thurgood Marshall on the PBS program, KCTS Connects, The Learning Curve: Same Sex Classrooms. Thurgood Marshall families are involved with the school, and committed to the vision that Ms. Todd has put forward.