- +12174033710
- 2011 Round Barn Road Champaign, IL 61821
Tap In Leadership Academy (Tap In) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit academic enrichment organization founded in 2010 by Sally K. Carter, MBA.
Tap In is a child-centered, intentional learning community for elementary through high school students that began as a Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) located at McKinley Foundation on the University of Illinois campus. Since then, Tap In has expanded services to include an Afterschool Enrichment Program (AEP) and Family Enrichment Program (FEP) throughout Central Illinois and Chicago.
The mission of Tap In is to enhance educational achievement, leadership development, and cultural awareness for underrepresented scholars.
By providing scholars with an equitable opportunity for intellectual, social, and emotional growth, it is Tap In’s long-term goal that all of its scholars are college and career ready upon high school graduation.
Our vision is that we use the Tap In Way® to educate, equip, and empower scholars to become the next generation of leaders.
Learn more about our team and partnerships.
Think BIG!
Achieve what you believe
Prepare yourself for greatness
Inspire others
Nurture your spirit
Scholars are enrolled based on their academic performance and leadership skills. Scholars should not be failing core classes. Because all enrolled scholars are performing well academically, they can better benefit from the additional academic assistance and encouragement that we provide.
Examples of age-consistent leadership skills include:
Tap In Leadership ACademy is a proud partner of 21st Century Community LEarning Centers and the Champaign unit 4 school district