Educational Development

Arlington Alumnae Youth Initiatives

Arlington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. currently sponsor several  programs designed to promote the development of young girls. These include, but are not limited to, Delta GEMS and Delta Academy (collectively “youth initiatives”).

Registration for 2025-2026 Youth Programs are OPEN!

STEPS:
1. Register for Mandatory youth programs Training 
2.  Complete ONLINE (only) Youth Initiative Parent/Guardian Forms
3.  Attend Mandatory youth programs Training Thursday. August 21, 2025 @ 6:30 PM

Register your child Online!

Deadline for Youth Programs registration is September 27th.

 


Information & Application Details

Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy

This program addresses the needs of young women ages 11-14. The program focuses on social and emotional development, physiological transitioning, and exposure to global ideas and  learning opportunities.   Our ultimate goal is to prepare young      girls for full participation as leaders in this current Century…<More>

Questions?
Contact delta.academy@dstarlingtonalumnae.org

Dr. Jeanne L. Noble GEMS Institute

This program addresses the needs of young women ages 14-18. The program focuses on promoting high levels of academic success. Assisting young women in proper goal setting; developing compassionate, caring, community-minded women; emphasizing decision-making, and planning for the high school years and beyond…<More>

Questions?
Contact deltagems@dstarlingtonalumnae.org

 

Youth Initiatives Application

The Youth Initiative Application for Delta Academy and Delta GEMS, can download, complete the application below and upload to the Documents Upload section.

Youth Initiative Application 2025-2026 (ONLINE SUBMISSIONS ONLY)

Applications Due by: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Register for Mandatory Training :

    • Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ 6:30 pm —> Register HERE
    • Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 9:30 am MAKE-UP SESSION —> HERE

Questions?
Please contact risk.management@dstarlingtonalumnae.org


Risk Management/Volunteering

New volunteers will not be accepted this year. However, if you are a returning volunteer and your Volunteer/Background screening is still valid. Please complete the A11 form.  It can be accessed here:
Annual Confirmation of Youth Volunteer Status and Information Update (Appendix A11).  (Complete Online)

If your Background Screening has expired, and you desire to continue serving as a volunteer, please email the Risk Management Coordinator to request further instructions.

Register for Mandatory Training:

    • Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ 6:30 pm —> Register HERE
    • Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 9:30 am MAKE-UP SESSION —> HERE

Questions?
Please contact risk.management@dstarlingtonalumnae.org