In 1989 the Office of Education Research and Improvement of the United States Department of Education joined to encourage educational partnerships. The Bettendorf program became operational during the fall of 1991 with 25 businesses participating. All six elementary buildings, the middle school, high school, and alternative high school program are involved in the program. Each partnership is an individual effort with individual goals and expectations.
Successes come in all shapes and sizes.
That is, it is hoped that the businesses involved will benefit as well as the students. Sometimes the rewards to the business organization are long-term while the students' gratification comes much more quickly. Nonetheless, a successful experience will provide benefits to everyone involved. A partnership of the business community and the school system will provide opportunities to work together to enhance the quality of education for students. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher to read pdf files.