Services Offered

• Supervised Tutoring
• Service Learning Activities
• Parent Involvement
• Mentoring Programs
• Career Development Projects
• College Awareness Projects
• Scholarship Assistance
• Internship Programs
• Comprehensive School Reform
• Partnerships
• Electronic Portfolio Development
• Educational Consulting
• Campus Field Trips

Comprehensive School Reform

The chief objective of the comprehensive school reform model is to find practical strategies to align and integrate all school programs so all students see relevance in their school work, and are motivated and challenged to succeed during and after high school. This comprehensive reform model includes, pathways, portfolios, culminating projects, plans beyond high school and the ability to demonstrate this readiness and success to their community.

 

Planning and Outreach Components

NLA partners have extensive experience with K-12 reform and college outreach programs, with connections to the state's network of 33 community and technical colleges, public and private 4-year universities.

• Academic and Life Planning
• Financial Aid Awareness
• College Test Preparation Strategies
• Portfolio of Extemporary Work
• Help with College Applications
• Parent Involvement and Outreach
• Support for School Wide Plans
• Campus Field Trips

Planning for Programs of College Outreach

NLA can consult with school districts to design effective programs of college outreach for middle or high school students. College outreach components include age/grade appropriate planning activities (portfolios) administered both in-school and after school, mentoring and tutoring using college students and other adults, structured after school programs, field trips to cultural events and college campuses. Programs can also be designed to help parents participate in planning activities with their children.

 

NLA and Leroy Werkhoven Can Help Districts:

• Develop a shared vision and values among student, staff, parents, community
• Build a culture of high expectations - where staff, community and parents believe that all students can achieve at high levels
• Adopt a program philosophy tailored to individual student needs and interests
• Design professional development program of the type and intensity for system change
• Integrate planning and real-world connectedness into a standard-based curriculum
• Develop assessment based on outcomes, competency and continuous improvement
• Use technology to support student & staff learning and inquiry + college planning
• Institute broad-based management with shared decision-making
• Develop true partnerships among students, staff, parents, community support, with clear expectations and accountability