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Methodology
& Results

We believe students who attend our programs feel better about school and about themselves, which impacts school attendance, behaviors, and academic outcomes. We call that the “Elevo Effect.”

Our Approach

We take a whole child approach to supporting students’ physical, mental, and academic well-being.

Physical Well-Being
Our programs feature a variety of fun, physically active games, sports, and enrichment activities that get students moving, and reinforce healthy choices.

Mental Well-Being
We create an environment of safety, trust, and belonging for all students.

Academic Well-Being
We want students to succeed academically, and we also want them to have a positive relationship with school and learning.

Elevo curriculum

  • Culturally reflective & responsive learning experiences.
  • Informed by the the Science of Learning and Development Alliance (SoLD), The International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), the Center for Whole-Child Education (previously Turnaround for Children), and the Center for Youth and Wellness.
  • Informed by CDE standards & WASC-accredited
  • All lessons include Elevo’s 4Es- Engage, Explain, Explore, Elaborate
  • Developmentally appropriate
  • UDL to promote inclusivity and accessibility
  • Interdisciplinary and experiential
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Our Coaches

There is a reason we call our staff “Coaches,” as they exemplify our mission, our approach,
and our promise to students, schools, and families.

  • Coaching model built on a foundation of mentorship
  • Recruited from the communities we serve by our full-time team, leveraging our community networks of existing staff, colleges and universities, and Elevo alumni.
  • W-2 Employees and fully vetted by Elevo, including live scan
  • Coaches receive over 40 hours of training annually

Our Impact

Through interactive social activities, our experienced coaches are committed to making learning fun, engaging, and inclusive.

Satisfied & supported teachers

Positive role models for students

Improved
school
attendance

Academic & behavioural
success

  • Continuous quality improvement efforts include ongoing data collection, monitoring, and program assessmnents
  • In a survey of over 550 school principals at the end of the school year, 96% stated they would like to bring Elevo back for the following year
testimonials & insights

"Elevo is a perfect fit for three key policy priorities of the state and national stimulus funds: SEL, mental wellbeing, and expanded learning. I enthusiastically give Elevo a two thumbs up"

Jack O’Connell
Two-Time State Superintendent

Jack O'Connell

District Staff & Partners

To book a meeting with a Director of District Partnerships, please select your school county below.

Meetings are not intended for prospective coaches. If you’re interested in working for us, please click here to visit our Careers page to view our current job openings.