Our school-based programs provide extra supports to help students overcome obstacles they may face in achieving success in the classroom.
Programs
Student Support Program (SSP)
Get HelpThe Student Support Program is a collaborative, school-based initiative designed to help students thrive by addressing the social, emotional, and non-academic factors that impact learning and development. Embedded directly within schools, Student Support Staff offer classroom-based instruction, individual and group support, mentoring, and community-based referrals tailored to the unique needs of each school community.
By providing social-emotional learning (SEL), character development activities, short-term counseling, and facilitating access to community resources, the program builds students’ resilience, confidence, and connection to school. Support extends beyond students—families are connected to essential services like basic needs and mental health care, while school staff benefit from ongoing collaboration and consultation.
Early Childhood Support Program
Get HelpThe Early Childhood Support Program (ECSP) provides Individual Education Plan (IEP) counseling to preschool-aged students with behaviors in the classroom or school environment. ECSP counselors provide a safe, nurturing environment where children develop essential skills in emotional regulation, self-awareness, and positive relationships. By partnering with classroom teachers and parents/caregivers, we create a collaborative support system that empowers each child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our program is committed to meeting children where they are, honoring their experiences, and equipping them with the tools to build resilience, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning.
Foster Grandparent Program
Get HelpFGP empowers older adults (55+) in Erie County to make a meaningful impact by mentoring and tutoring vulnerable children. Volunteers, who meet income eligibility, serve in various educational settings and a long-term care facility, fostering one-on-one relationships to support children’s social, academic, and developmental growth. Grandparents volunteer between 5 and 40 hours weekly under the guidance of teachers and center directors.
