Educational Talent Search/Project PLUS
Portland Middle Schools

ETS/ Project PLUS is an educational access and retention program sponsored by Portland State University, and funded by an Educational Talent Search grant from U.S. Dept. of Education.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to identify, motivate, and assist 11 through 27-year-old students in their educational transitions. We assist and encourage students to stay in school and graduate, and enroll in community college, university or technical training programs.

Schools we Serve:


2303 SE 28th Pl. Portland, OR 97214
Phone: 503-916-5640 | Voice mail: 503-916-3639 | Fax: 503-916-2637

7200 SE 60th Ave. Portland, OR 97206
Phone: 503-916-6355 | Voice mail: 503-916-3649 | Fax: 503-916-2648
6031 N Montana Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
Phone: 503-916-5660 | Voice mail: 503-916-3664 | Fax: 503-916-2661

5210 N Kerb, Portland, OR 97217
Phone: 503-916-5180 Fax: 503-916-2698

2231 N Flint, Portland, OR 97227
Phone: 503-916-5630 Fax: 503-916-2677
         

Services We Offer:

Preparing and Learning for University Study (PLUS)

Career Exploration:

  • Explore new careers
  • Attend fun career day field trips

College Exploration:

  • Learn about going to college
  • Visit colleges and universities

Academic Skills Building:

  • Academic advising
  • Study skills (time management, reading, note-taking, test-taking, effective listening)
  • Referrals to other educational support services and community resources

Youth Technology Core:

  • Learn to use technology just like the pros
    • Technology Fridays
    • Technology boot camp
  • Web design
  • Digital video filming and streaming
  • Digital music streaming
  • Digital photography

What We Deliver:

  • Adoptive Classrooms
  • After-School Programs

Eligibility:

You can participate in Project PLUS if you:

  • Are at least 11 years old and in the sixth grade
  • Qualify within the income eligibility requirements
  • Parents or guardians did not graduate from college
  • Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States
  • Attend one of the following targeted schools:
    • Hosford Middle School
    • Lane Middle School
    • Ockley Green Middle School
    • John H. Johnson Leadership Academy for Young Men
    • Harriet Tubman Leadership Academy for Young Women