Work Based Learning Cooperative Alternative Education (COOP) is a program geared to at-risk youth. It is a program which will help develop 21st century essential skills for the career/workplace for at-risk youth. The program will help guide the students through; credit recovery, post-secondary decision-making, developing resumes and cover letters, improving interviewing skills, various career exposures, and financial literacy skills, as well as having the students develop a senior capstone portfolio which they will take with them and use in the real world. Our goal is that once our students have successfully completed this and graduated, they can be successful contributors to the community and break the low socio-economic cycle in order to improve their lives and make positive decisions in their lives.
An interactive roundtable discussion to share best practices, lessons learned and challenges in providing college, career and life readiness support to our students.
The Tree of Growth - How it impacts students holistically Participants will learn how to apply The Tree of Growth strategy in their schools by engaging in activities during the presentation.
In this session, we will equip school staff with tools, strategies, and frameworks to support at-risk youth by fostering a school environment that prioritizes student well-being, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will explore schoolwide systems, such as Rounding, Restorative Circles, Special Services, and how to create student-centered environments where all students, including those who may feel lost or unwanted, are welcomed and supported. By embracing the life cycle of a student and removing all assumptions of background knowledge, we engage at-risk students to find their own paths to success.
