From Truancy to Transformation: Combatting Behavioral & Attendance Challenges
From chronic absenteeism to disruptive action in the classroom, many educators are faced with attendance and behavioral issues from students every day. These challenges can significantly impact not only the learning environment, but also the overall well-being of students. As we strive to foster inclusive and supportive educational spaces, let’s talk about how Elevo can […]
MTSS Afterschool: Unlocking Student Success
Para español desplácese hacia abajo. When we talk to prospective district partners, we’re often asked the questions “How does Elevo support positive student behavior?” The answer is both profoundly simple and existentially complex. We support student success, be that academic, behavior, or social emotional through a simple framework known in education as Multi-Tiered Systems of […]
How We Support Student Mental Health
We’re incredibly proud to support our students through a whole child lens every day. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re taking a moment to continue investing in our students’ mental well-being. Today’s student experience is marked by academic rigor, a wealth of extracurricular activities, and uncertainty about the future. It’s our goal to […]
Fostering a Love of Learning: The Student/Educator Relationship
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary efforts of educators. They serve as the guiding light for their students, sharing the importance of knowledge, inspiration, and growth. This indispensable role that they play in the lives of our children can support a lifelong love […]
A World of Inclusion: Celebrating Cultural Awareness in the Classroom
One of our biggest priorities is creating an inclusive learning environment to serve all students. Safety, trust, and belonging are a huge part of our approach, and promoting cultural awareness during our sessions is a large part of how we get there. Cultural awareness in the classroom goes beyond simply understanding that everyone is different; […]
Reclaiming Lost Learning Time: How Can We Make Up For It?
In the wake of the pandemic, many educators, parents, and policymakers across the nation have become increasingly concerned with the concept of lost learning time. With schools going online, students faced unprecedented challenges in keeping up with their education, resulting in a slowdown of progress. As we slowly emerge from the crisis, educators and students […]
CTE (Career Technical Education) and My Future Self
Para español desplácese hacia abajo. Our middle school students have some big decisions ahead of them as they enter high school and begin thinking about their place in the world. Unit 7 of our expanded learning program, called My Future Self, serves as a map, guiding them to future endeavors. Our students are a […]
Our Approach: Where the Whole Child Matters Most
Para español desplácese hacia abajo. Today’s learners are multi-faceted, bringing their whole selves into the classroom day to day. For programs like ours, we understand the need to approach student learning through a whole child lens. This framework emphasizes nurturing all aspects of a student’s development and overall health. Children’s success in school is […]
Curriculum Spotlight: EQ
Para español desplácese hacia abajo. This year, we’re putting the spotlight on our curriculum modules and programs that transform the well-being of students, so they look forward to coming to school. In honor of SEL Week earlier this month, we’re spotlighting EQ, our “Emotionally Intelligent,” SEL-infused physical fitness and activity module. What is EQ? […]
SEL Week Day 5: Responsible Decision Making
Today is Day 5 of Elevo’s SEL Week in honor of SEL Day on March 8, 2024. Each day this week, we will be focusing on a different CASEL competency, diving deep into the elements that inform our WASC-accredited curriculum. The last and final competency is responsible decision-making. Our day-to-day is made up of […]
