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A pathway for school success
Pathways serves as a critical bridge program for students preparing to enter a key transition point, such as middle school or high school. For many students, social, emotional, and psychological changes make the transitions difficult. ELA can help guide your students to success.
The Pathways model focuses on key success skills such as realizing the importance of first impressions, learning to become an iconoclastic thinker, developing a deeper understanding of who they are, recognizing and becoming advocates for their learning styles. This program provides a key tool kit and safe environment to practice and reflect on growth opportunities.
HOW THE PARTNERSHIP BEGAN
Social Emotional Learning Tools
How do students benefit from the Pathways program?
Researchers have noted adjustment issues during academic transition periods which can lead to:
- Decline in grade point average
- Decline in attendance
- Lack of feeling connected
Some students may also experience:
- Increased anxiety about school procedures & older students
- Changes in relationships with parents
- Social difficulties
Give your student the edge they need to succeed!
Program Participants
What do our students say about ELA?
What do administrators say about ELA?
"What I love about ELA is that they incorporate all of those hands-on experiences and those real life conversations with the students to enhance the engagement. I'm thrilled that this program is at Brookwood High School. I think every little piece of teaching our students about transitioning into life is critical."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of this program?
Pathways provides students with key success skills to help them learn how to embrace change.
What will students be doing during the program?
Program concepts are underpinned in leadership theory, taught through engaging activities, games, and self-reflection activities and connected to student lives through debrief discussions.
What grade levels?
Pathways is best for 9th and/or 12th grade students as the program provides support for students during pivot transitional points in their lives.
How many students can participate in this program?
We work with a point person at each of the selected schools to schedule all 9th grade classes. Pathways is taught in individual classrooms for up to 30 students/class.
How long is the program?
Pathways runs as eight (8), class sessions. Each session is 45-minutes. Typically, schools schedule the program across 8 consecutive weekdays or 4 days/week across 2 consecutive weeks. Most schools schedule programs during 9th grade social studies, health, or career prep class periods.
What are the technology needs for the program?
The program is facilitated through Zoom and works best by having students signed on through individual devices (Chromebook, tablet). Students will mute their microphones and speakers and the classroom teacher will have their sounds and microphone turned on during the program. ELA provides a teacher orientation to review and test technology prior to the start of the program.
How can my school participate?
Schools are currently funded and selected by the Alabama Association of RC&D Councils. If you are interested in having your school considered for participation, please contact ELA Director of Operations, Heather Lee, heather@effectivela.org.
