Educational Talent Search - A Federally Funded TRIO Program
Pensacola State College Educational Talent Search Program (ETS) has been serving low income, potential first generation college-bound, 6th-12th grade students since 1985. The program is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education to serve 700 students in Escambia and Santa Rosa County public schools each year.
Participating Schools
- Middle
- Avalon
- Bellview Brown Barge
- Ferry Pass
- Hobbs
- King
- Ransom
- Warrington
- Woodham
- Workman
- High
- Escambia
- Milton
- Navarre
- Pace
- Pensacola
- Pine Forest
- Tate
- Washington
Services
Academically focused program for students who have academic potential to graduate from high school and pursue education or training beyond graduation.
- Will help prepare students to achieve their educational goals
- Participation in program sponsored activities is required
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ETS Program free services: (pictures)
- Academic Counseling
- Educational Guidance
- Career Exploration / Awareness
- Free Tutoring
- Motivational / Informational Group Sessions
- SAT / ACT Test Preparation Workshops
- ACT / SAT Test Waivers
- College Visits / Information
- College Application / Enrollment Assistance
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application Assistance
- Scholarships
- Summer Camp Enrichment Activities
Tutor Services
Tutor Lab Open:
Monday – Thursday, 4 – 7 PM.
Call 484-1620 to schedule appointments.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
- Have potential to pursue a postsecondary program of study
- Must maintain a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) or higher
- Must demonstrate a need for the program
- Must participate in specialists’ carefully planned lessons & program activities
- Must attend a participating school (listed above)
How to Apply
- Check with your child’s school guidance office for a program application
- Call the ETS office at 484-1620 for an application
Requirements
Student participation in the ETS program requires both student and parent involvement, as listed below. All financial information is CONFIDENTIAL and, unless specifically authorized by you, no one other than TRIO ETS professional staff will have access to this information.
Parental involvement:- Family Information form completed and signed
- Parental consent form(s) completed and signed
- Verification of family income: a) last year’s income tax 1040 form, b) proof of untaxed income (AFDC, Social Security)
- Participate in ETS sponsored family workshops
- Maintain high academic standards
- Meet regularly with assigned student services (ETS) counselor
- Participate in weekly planned activities
- MUST complete and submit college applications upon reaching 12th grade
- MUST provide copies of college acceptance letters to the ETS counselor during student’s senior year
- MUST meet with an ETS counselor to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or provide ETS counselor with proof of submission of the FAFSA during the student’s senior year
- Will enroll in a 2 - 4 year college/university, or a vocational or specialized training program after high school graduation
How the Program Works
- High school specialists meet with their students individually and/or in small groups, for 15 – 20 minutes, a minimum of 4 times, before the end of the school year.
- The middle school specialist meets students 2 times a month, in 15 – 20 minute sessions.
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All lessons are designed to help students successfully transition from high school to college and focus on:
- Time management
- Goal setting
- Self esteem
- College information and awareness
- Career planning / options
- Study skills
- Test taking strategies
- School specialists meet with high school seniors and assist families and students with the financial aid process for college.
Staff
| Lynne Butcher | Middle School Student Services Specialist | lbutcher@pensacolastate.edu |
| Kelly McGaughey | High School Student Services Specialist | kmcgaughey@pensacolastate.edu |
| Kimberly Calloway | High School Student Services Specialist | kcalloway@pensacolastate.edu |
| Betty Ellis | Administrative Assistant | bellis@pensacolastate.edu |
| Linda Sheppard | Program Director | lsheppard@pensacolastate.edu |
Upcoming Events 2012
| January 26, 2012 | Filing FAFSA and Scholarship Applications |
| February 25, 2012 | Family Workshop - Staying Connected & Organized w/Family, School & Work Using Today's Technology Tools |
| March 19-23, 2012 | Spring Break - ETS Office/Tutor Lab Closed |
| March 30, 2012 | Middle School Field Trip - Milton UF |
| April 3, 2012 | High School College Tour - USA |
| April 9, 2012 | ACT Prep Workshop Math/Science |
| April 11, 2012 | ACT Prep Workshop English/Reading |
| May 07, 2012 | Senior Recognition Ceremony |
| May 24, 2012 | Tutor Lab Closes 7 PM |
| June 19-21, 2012 | Middle and High School Summer Program Call (850)484-1620 to register |
| September 10, 2012 | Tutor Lab Open (Pensacola and Milton) |
| September 20, 2012 | New and Returning ETS Participants and Families Orientation |
| October 2, 2012 | New & Returning Students/Family Orientation |
| October 11, 2012 | Financial Planning for College - Family Workshop |
| October 16, 2012 | H.S. College Tour |
| October 22, 2012 | ACT - Math/Science Review Workshop |
| October 23, 2012 | ACT - English/Reading/Writing Review Workshop |
| October 27, 2012 | ACT TEST ADMINISTRATION |
| November 12, 2012 | VETERANS DAY - College Closed |
