1-ON-1 MENTORING

This type pairs one mentor with one mentee. It allows for the two to develop a personal relationship in which the mentor is able to provide individual guidance and support to the mentee.

It focuses on aggressive outreach to reconnect students on their academic journey. We employ several outreach strategies to assist students to succeed in their academics and in life. Mentors outreach and build rapport with students to earn their trust and ensure their academic progress. With declining enrollment nationally and with distance learning models becoming more prevalent, we believe RES’Q is an essential program that would assist districts to provide quality education and services to their students and families.

Benefits of program: increases graduation rates and decreases dropout. It increases attendance and decreases absenteeism and truancy. RES’Q increases ADA, student productivity, and supports distance learning models. RES’Q provides academic mentoring and connective and navigation services.

CLUSTER MENTORING

It focuses on gathering a group of mentees who share particular passions or skills in an area such as sports or gardening. There is an exchange of ideas and a deepening of understanding and skill around these topics.

Connect is a socio-emotional and mentoring program that exists to transform the lives of urban youth. Overall, we provide youth with a positive, safe space on and off campus to come, connect, lead and grow. This is accomplished through weekly events, small group clusters, 6-week individualized one-on-one mentoring, and meaningful activities on school sites.

Benefits of the program:

Building healthy Long term and personal relationships
Positive atmosphere both on and off campus
1 on 1 mentoring
Life guidance support
Consistency
Develop social skills
Character development
Opportunity in personal growth and leadership
Offers key life skills
A chance for new experiences
Intimate setting
Weekly activities

GROUP MENTORING

Our group mentoring occurs during our On-Point circles, connect nights, conferences, and assemblies. Although structured as a group, learning is individual and each mentee works on his or her own unique learning needs and development goals.

2020 utilizes restorative practices that develop character, leadership, and social-emotional skills to improve the students holistically. Through quality mentorship and a creative curriculum, We provide a safe/brave space for meaningful conversations, facilitated in groups, one-on-ones, and in-class support. Sessions include, but are not limited to: engaging discussions, quick activities, journaling, and wellness check-ins.

Benefits:

* Positively improves student behavior
* Decreases student suspension, absenteeism, and truancy
* Mentoring/Guidance
* Social-Emotional Support
* Self-Discovery
* Create Measurable Goals
* Positive Decision Making
* Leadership Development
* Character/Confidence Building
* Improves Academic Engagement
* Campus Climate and Culture

Life Skills

Our life skills program introduces students to pre-vocational and essential skills. Independence and personal growth are key components in our lessons. A purpose-driven curriculum provides a foundation in social emotional learning. Self-care and nutritional skills are emphasized for healthier living. Community and financial management are vital in building self-awareness. All of these factors and practice contribute to one’s life skills development. These and other skills which people use daily are vital to promoting well-being in students.

S.E.L.

Designed to prepare young people for the real world, our S.E.L program gives students the skills they need to reach their goals and live up to their full potential – at school, in their relationships, and future careers. They will acquire and effectively apply the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

Enrichment

Musical Arts

Using various instruments, 2020 Vision Youth instructors teach rhythm, melody and creative expression through a series of lessons catered to beginner and intermediate learners. Our team emphasizes Memory, pattern recognition, motor skills, reasoning and leadership skills. The nature of music education make these benefits and more available.

Visual Arts

The 2020 Vision Youth programs include visual arts to provide and nourish a love for creativity and principles of design. Using mediums such as pencils, markers, paint brushes, mixed media and others, a grasp of artistry and problem-solving are embedded into lessons students can take with them throughout life.

Enrichment Rally

2020 Vision provides life lessons, raise awareness for 2020 Visions upcoming events and programs while increasing overall student engagement and school spirit. We want to give students a fun and safe environment to participate in life lessons activities during school hours. By providing students with the opportunity to think outside the box while being active we strive to increase school participation, attendance, health and wellness, and overall school climate.

Fit for Life

2020 Vision Youth Life Fitness program will provide all student participants with access to their daily dose of physical fitness. Our program focuses on critical components of physical fitness including cardiovascular endurance (i.e., cardio), balance and coordination, movement, strength building, and flexibility while utilizing nontraditional methods to ensure all participants have equitable access to fun, but necessary physical activity.

Anti-bullying

The 2020 Vision Youth Bullying Program adopts a holistic approach by focusing on core personal development aspects. Our four areas of focus aim to cultivate awareness on bullying, self-awareness, problem solving, and team building.

Homework Assistance

Our Homework Assistance Program helps students complete take home assignments/projects, prepare for tests, and fix errors on returned assignments. We provide a well-balanced environment where children can perfect the skills they learn in school and be introduced to new ones. We sit down with each student and customize an achievable plan to reach their desired academic goals.