Marshalltown Education Partnership

Partnering for the Next Generation

Welcome to the Marshalltown Education Partnership

The goal of the Marshalltown Education Partnership is to make post-secondary education available to all graduates of Marshalltown High School.

The Partnership Mission

Members of the Marshalltown Education Partnership believe that tomorrow's city leaders and future work force will come from the talented young people currently enrolled in Marshalltown schools. They are committed to helping these students with the resources they need to finish high school and obtain a college education. The Education Partnership is contributing to Marshalltown's economic development efforts through the increased earning power of high school graduates and college-educated workers.

"The Marshalltown Education Partnership provides a unique opportunity for local youth to create a higher quality of life for themselves and for their community." -Sue Martin, Executive Director, Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation

Agreeing to be a Student Partner

Students are offered an opportunity to commit to the Education Partnership standards and are included in activities to achieve them. To participate in the program, students sign a Commitment to Excellence Contract stating that they will meet and achieve established standards of attendance and scholarship. The contract, signed by parents as well, serves as a written promise to adhere to the terms outlined by the Education Partnership.

Terms of the Commitment

To participate in MEP, the student must:

  • Be a first generation college student (parents must not have received a 4-year college/university degree).
  • Graduate from Marshalltown High School with a minimum 2.75 grade point average or rank in the top half cot their class.
  • Maintain a 95% overall attendance rate.

Partnership Services

Students who sign a Commitment to Excellence Contract will receive support in reaching their goals. Every Partnership student will work with the outreach counselor to monitor progress, to help in solving problems, and to prepare a portfolio of materials used in the college admissions process. Activities are provided to acquaint students with the Marshalltown Community College campus. Parents will also have opportunities to meet other parents. They will receive information and training about the college application and financial aid processes and options. Successful students will enter college prepared for the next step.

"Setting higher expectations and providing more opportunities for Marshalltown students is critical to the long-term success of individuals and of Marshalltown. The Partnership will develop the human capital necessary to sustain Marshalltown as a 'Best in Class' community." -Terry Buzbee, President, Emerson Process Management, Fisher Controls Division

A Learning Community

Partnership families will find themselves supported by a community of learners. Students with similar goals work together each school year to achieve success. Activities are provided to acquaint students with the Marshalltown Community College campus and a variety of career opportunities. Parents receive information about the college entrance process and expectations, and they have opportunities to interact with parents of other Partnership students.

Partnership Groups

High School students who join the Education Partnership and commit to the established standards join in partnership with a whole community of support. Partnership sponsors are committed to the idea that no graduate of Marshalltown should miss the opportunity to attain post-secondary education because of a lack of financial or academic support. See the Marshalltown Education Partnership Support Wheel.

Investing in the Future

Members of the Marshalltown Education Partnership believe that tomorrow's city leaders and future work force will come from the talented young people currently enrolled in Marshalltown schools. They are committed to helping these students with the resources they need to finish high school and obtain a college education. As a result, the Education Partnership is contributing to marshalltown's economic development efforts thorough the increased earning power of high school graduates and college-educated workers.

Opportunities at Marshalltown Community College

Successful Partnership students will receive tuition assistance toward a certificate diploma or associate degree at MCC. Students may take 64 credit hours over 36 months. MCC offers a wide variety of educational opportunities, including:

  • Business Administration
  • Broadcast Technology
  • Construction Technology
  • Fisher Process Management
  • Mechanical Design
  • Nursing
  • Office Careers
  • Teacher Education