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Our Vision
Our Story

 

Youth Programs:

Technology Discovery

Academic Enrichment (tutoring)

Summer and Sport Camp 

 

Job Creation:

Home Buyer Education Program

Computer Repair

Printing Services

 

Adult and Senior Programs:

Enrichment and Literacy Training

Fitness and Wellness Training

 

 

When my husband Leslie and I learned that our daughter would not be allowed to graduate with her high

school class in 2001, we became parent advocates. She was faced with this devastating issue, because

she could not pass all parts of the required state tests.

 

Our daughter had been diagnosed with Specified Learning Disabilities (SLD) at an early age. We felt that

students who suffered from SLD should be able to receive a certificate, participate in graduation exercise,

and be given a chance to later re-take failed parts of the required state tests to receive a diploma. All our

daughter wanted was to experience the feeling of marching with her class.

 

We presented our concerns and a sound argument to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). It

agreed, but left the final decision up to the school district. Unfortunately, for our daughter and for our family,

the Holmes County School Board failed to agree.

 

After much distress and frustration with the Holmes County School System and the Holmes County School

Board, we allowed God to minister to our hearts. It was then that we began to heal and ask for forgiveness

for those who, in our opinion, simply did not understand how to deal with matters as they were.

 

We later realized that things happen for a reason, and that what happened to our family was predestined.  It

was at that moment  that we made a vow to help others in a way that the school district was unable to help

Takila.

 

Thus, the Community Students Learning Center (CSLC) was born in our hearts and minds -- desperate

parents who wanted to save others from the pain and often ridicule our family suffered.   

 

Today, the Community Students Learning Center now has a great working relationship with the Holmes

County School Board, Superintendent, teachers and staff. I have even been blessed with the opportunity

serve as a team monitor member for the MDE Office of Special Education where I have traveled across the

state educating parents regarding their rights and laws as they relate to their child/children with special

needs.

 

Throughout our difficult ordeal, especially for me as a mother, my husband Leslie was a “strong tower” who

encouraged me to move forward and allow God to direct my path. We both are grateful, and we humbly see

ourselves only as an instrument (for we are one) being used by God.

 

God has blessed our bud of an idea to blossom into a full blown, yet still growing, non-profit organization that

is positively impacting the lives of many families. The idea began as an effort to assist at-risk students who

could not pass the state mandated tests, but now the vision has expanded to include all the programs and

services listed here on our website and more.

 

We look forward to using them in serving you and your family as we continue on our God-given mission of

Helping Others to Improve Their Quality of Life” – our motto.

 

Beulah Greer

Executive Director