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LEAD 22-23

Now serving Students Pre-K-12 for 22-23

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About LEAD

Leading Enrichment Afterschool in Del Valle (LEAD) is a free Del Valle ISD program offering a wide variety of afterschool tutoring and enrichment opportunities for students in grades Pre-K-12 at all elementary, middle and high school campuses. Programs run Monday – Thursday, September 6th– May 18th. There is no cost to families for participation in this program. Admission to the program is conducted through a lottery system at the elementary level and by rolling admission for middle and high school students. Interested students of all ages should complete the online application to be considered.

*Please be sure to locate your student(s) school in the drop down menu at the top right corner to apply.

Types of Programs

Pre-K through 2nd Grade

Elementary students in grades Pre-K through second are grouped with their peers and participate in class rotations that expose students to a wide variety of enrichment experiences including art, music, fitness, science and technology, literacy development and more.

3rd Through 5th Grade

Elementary students in grades three through five can sign up for a variety of classes according to their interests. Classes may include sports, art, music, performing arts, science, technology, engineering and math, Cub Scouts or Girl Scouts and more. View examples of these classes using the documents to the right.

LEAD ES Class Offerings.pdf

LEAD ES Class Selections (Spanish) (1).pdf

6th - 8th Grade

Students in grades six through eight can sign up for a variety of classes according to their interests. Classes may include sports, art, music, performing arts, science, technology, engineering and math, leadership development, career exploration and more. View examples of these classes using the documents to the right.

LEAD MS Class Offerings.pdf

LEAD MS Class Selections (Spanish).pdf

Tutoring

Academic Tutoring in literacy and math will be available for students in grades Kindergarten through eighth grade. Please reach out to your campus Enrichment Program Specialist for more information.

9th through 12th grade

Students in grades nine through twelve can sign up for a variety of classes and experiences that connect them to internships, opportunities for college scholarships, leadership development and more according to their interests. Classes may include ballet folklorico, art, Science Olympiad, coding, sports broadcasting, graphic design, robotics, chess, leadership development, career exploration and more. View examples of these classes using the documents to the right.

LEAD HS Class Offerings.pdf

LEAD HS Class Selections (Spanish) (4).pdf

Partner Programs

Del Valle ISD has partnered with several local non-profits and organizations in order to provide a wide variety of experiences and opportunities for our students. Classes that have been offered in the past are listed below. Please reach out to your campus Enrichment Program Specialist to find out if these partner classes are offered on your campus.

elementary partners

Austin Bat Cave: Empowering students to tell their stories through creative writing.
Beat4Beat: Musical lessons taught by professional musicians that engage students and encourage a life-long love of music
Boy Scouts: Activities and outdoor experiences that teach character & confidence for male- and female-identifying students
Camp Fire: Small group experiential learning which incorporates outdoor-based experiences, hands-on activities and project based learning.
Creative Action: Fine Arts and creative learning programming
4-H Capital: Science and community project-based learning experiences
Girls Empowerment Network: Building confidence and empowerment in female-identifying students
Girls on the Run: Building confidence and healthy habits through running for female-identifying students
Girl Scouts: Developing leadership skills through fun experiences, making new friends and having a positive impact on the world for female-identifying students
Latinitas: Chicas of all backgrounds learn to build confidence while expressing themselves creatively through media, technology, art, and culture
YIELDing Arts: Tai Chi and stress management for students

Middle School Partners

Austin Bat Cave: Empowering students to tell their stories through creative writing.
Beat4Beat: Musical lessons taught by professional musicians that engage students and encourage a life-long love of music
Boy Scouts: Activities and outdoor experiences that teach character & confidence for male- and female-identifying students
Camp Fire: Small group experiential learning which incorporates outdoor-based experiences, hands-on activities and project based learning.
Creative Action: Fine Arts and creative learning programming
Exploring: Exciting activities and mentorship for youth looking to discover their future careers.
Girls Empowerment Network: Building confidence and empowerment in female-identifying students
Girls on the Run: Building confidence and healthy habits through running for female-identifying students
Girl Scouts Tech Girls: Empowering girls to pursue STEM-related education and career paths
Latinitas: Chicas of all backgrounds learn to build confidence while expressing themselves creatively through media, technology, art, and culture
STARBASE Austin: Rigorous hands-on minds-on activities, interactive investigations, experiments, simulations, and on-site tours demonstrating use of STEM in the workplace.

High School Partners

Austin Bat Cave: Empowering students to tell their stories through creative writing.
Ballet East: High quality Ballet Folklorico instruction and choreography for the DVHS Ballet Folklorico team. Students compete and perform in many community celebrations.
Beat4Beat: Musical lessons taught by professional musicians that engage students and encourage a life-long love of music
Boy Scouts: Activities and outdoor experiences that teach character & confidence for male- and female-identifying students
Camp Fire: Small group experiential learning which incorporates outdoor-based experiences, hands-on activities and project based learning.
Code2College: Web development and software engineering programs that could potentially earn students paid internships with Austin-based technology companies
Exploring: Exciting activities and mentorship for youth looking to discover their future careers.
Girls Empowerment Network: Building confidence and empowerment in female-identifying students
Girls on the Run: Building confidence and healthy habits through running for female-identifying students
Girl Scouts Tech Girls: Empowering girls to pursue STEM-related education and career paths
The McAdams Company: Students work to support and broadcast DVISD Athletic games through podcasts, streaming, and scoreboard operation.
Mommy & Dada Productions: Students run the Cardinal Records record label which supports students from start to finish in producing music.
STARBASE Austin: Rigorous hands-on minds-on activities, interactive investigations, experiments, simulations, and on-site tours demonstrating use of STEM in the workplace.
Texas Rowing Center: The Juniors Program is dedicated to developing young rowers ages 12 to 18 by teaching technique, teamwork, and self-discipline.

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