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 2026-2027 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 25, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
Register your child Online!
Deadline for Youth Programs registration is September 26th.
Information & Application Details
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?
Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
Contact delta.academy@dstarlingtonalumnae.org
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?
Dr. Jeanne L. Noble GEMS Institute
Contact deltagems@dstarlingtonalumnae.org
Youth Initiatives Application
The Youth Initiative Application for Delta Academy and Delta GEMS, – complete the application ONLINE below and upload associated Documents.
All required signatures must be legible. Printed names should accompany signatures when necessary to clearly identify the signer.
Youth Initiative Application 2026-2027 (ONLINE SUBMISSIONS ONLY)
Applications Due by: Saturday, September 26, 2025
Register for Mandatory Training :
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:
Questions?
Please contact risk.management@dstarlingtonalumnae.org