Portable Practical
Educational Preparation
FoundedAugust 24, 1967
FounderDr. John David Arnold
Location
Websitewww.ppep.org

Portable Practical Educational Preparation, also known as PPEP, Inc., is a non-profit organization in the United States that was founded in 1967 by Dr. John David Arnold. Its motto is, "Dedicated to Improving the Quality of Rural Life". PPEP, Inc. is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. The organization also provides their services outside of Tucson, primarily in Arizona.[1][2] PPEP, Inc. employs over 550 staff members and is considered southern Arizona's 99th largest employer.[3]

History

On August 24, 1967, PPEP was awarded a $19,000 grant from the Committee for Economic Opportunity. Dr. John David Arnold was able to provide practical educational preparation to southern Arizona farm labor camps. This was all done aboard a 1957 Chevy bus. PPEP was officially incorporated on December 10, 1969.[4][5]

Education

PPEP TEC High Schools are a set of 11 charter high schools in southern Arizona, which provide programs and services to meet the needs of 15- to 21-year-old students enrolled in grades 9–12. PPEP TEC High Schools delivers a self-paced curriculum that is aligned with the Arizona Academic Standards. PPEP also is the charter holder for Arizona Virtual Academy, an online school.

Social services

Encompass is a department of PPEP, Inc., which focuses in improving the lives of people with disabilities.

Behavioral health

Project PPEP Behavioral Health Counseling services provides assistance in Substance Abuse, General Mental Health, Children services, Title XIX, DUI Treatment, Education, and Screenings, as well as Domestic Violence. They are a state licensed.

References

  1. ↑ "Home". ppep.org.
  2. ↑ http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_fkn12c
  3. ↑ http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/living/2009/aug/22/living-22-08-2009-004.htm
  4. ↑ "PPEP - Portable Practical Education Preparation - Abous Us". Archived from the original on 2009-12-14. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
  5. ↑ "Tucson Citizen - the Voice of Tucson".
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