An intensive summer program that reduces and prevents
impediments to academic achievement and family resiliency.
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SCHOOL SUCCESS STRATEGY Before, During and After School |
A comprehensive student, teacher, family and community strategy to reduce and prevent the main impediments to reading and academic achievement, by reducing and preventing the values, attitudes and behaviors of violence and promoting those of peace, achievement and success.
The Strategy is science based and includes evaluation.
1- A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL PLAN
School Diagnostic of Risks, Needs and Assets
Daily Make A Minute for Peace Activity
Inventory of Proven and Promising Programs-Community Integration
Monthly or Bi-Monthly Assemblies
Monthly In Service Training for Teachers
Weekly Classroom Workshops
Full Time, Trained and Paid VPPPS Coordinators at School
2- BUILD THE PEACE CURRICULUM (Adapted for K-12)
Power Point Slide Shows and Pocket Pamphlets
Make A Minute for Peace
ABC’s of Preventing Violence and Promoting Peace
ABC’s of Preventing Racism and Promoting Equality
ABC’s of Preventing Poverty and Promoting Well Being
ABC’s of Globalization: From Eyes Wide Shut to Eyes Wide Open
Parent and Teacher Guides to Violence Prevention (20)
Parent and Teacher Guide to Talking with Children About Terrorism
3- PARENT WORKSHOPS: BUILDING PARENT BRIDGES (BPB)
Bridges Between Parents and Children, Bridges Between Parents and Teachers
Bridges Between Parents and Community
Parent Institutes: (Example: Early Child Development) & Monthly Workshops
Parent Referral Services for Unmet Needs
Parent Guides (See Above)
4- BUILD THE PEACE SUMMER (BTPS)
(In Conjunction with Parks)An intensive summer program that reduces and prevents
impediments to academic achievement and family resiliency.