Community Dream Team
Empower youth to dream, create, and achieve through community-driven mentorship, innovative curricula, and entrepreneurial exploration.
1. Create Your Dream Team Community
Brainstorming Session: Meet with the School Superintendent and a Community Leader to identify potential core team members.
Partnership Discussion: Discuss the school’s partnership details, including volunteer requirements, photo releases, lead teachers, and dream folders.
Orientation Planning: Set a date and send invites for the Dream Team Orientation.
Overview of iDREAM and iCREATE programs and benefits.
Logic Models
Frameworks outlining program goals and outcomes.
Voices of Validation
Expert insights and real stories validating our program’s impact.
Curriculum Maps
Detailed curriculum plans for each grade level.
Key program features, benefits, and structure at a glance.
State Standards
Alignment with educational standards and requirements.
2. Implementation
Organize a Dream Team Orientation to unite and inspire your community.
Introduction to the program and next steps.
Overview of Dream Team goals and initiatives.
Guidelines for effective youth engagement and mentorship.
3. Next Steps
Plan your next steps to foster community engagement and growth.
Check in with your lead organization to learn more about volunteer requirements. The link above includes volunteer resources from Illinois Extension.
Resources for organizing and executing Dream Team projects.
Dream Team Round Tables
Networking and brainstorming event. Bring your team together!