Claudia,

I'm with Colorado Historical Society and am very interested in programs
we can develop for underprivileged or economically disadvantaged
populations.  If you find anything please let me know.  I do understand
that some museums offer social partnerships like outward bound or
something to offer new experiences for such groups.  In terms of
humanities, the Smithsonian might have good programs, I do know they
offer some special tours and I'm sure partnerships with some of the
poorer schools in the D.C. area.

Let me know.

-David Duffield

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Apologies for cross-postings. 

I'm looking for national/international examples of education programs in
museums that fill a need in the community and reach out to underserved
audiences for a book chapter I am writing.  

For example, at The NJ Historical Society we developed a program for
teen parents that filled the unmet need of a "cultural component" for
the population, teaching them how to take toddlers and young children to
a museum.

Another example is the Clark Art Institute in Massachusetts that offers
a program for juvenile offenders that offers an "educational enhancement
model" for the young offenders. 

Please email me off list at [log in to unmask] if you
know of any programs/contact people for these programs. 

Thank you!  - Claudia Ocello

Claudia B. Ocello
Museum Partners Consulting, LLC
Education Programs, Exhibitions, Evaluation
www.museumpartnersconsulting.com
Engaging Audiences, Empowering Staff

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