Aspire: Tutoring and Peer Mentoring Program
Feb 23, 2016
Aspire: Tutoring and Peer Mentoring
Program
WHAT IS ASPIRE?HELPING STUDENTS DEVELOP AND IMPROVE THEIR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS
ASPIREOne-on-one after school tutoring and peer mentoring program
Under-serviced Mississauga neighbourhoods
Kindergarten to Grade 6
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
To improve students’ grades and learning
To foster positive attitudes towards education and the community
To bring children, youth, and families together
CREATING YOUTH LEADERS
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:
•Community Service Hours•Work experience•A reference•Giving back to the community
WHY ASPIRE?A Place-Based Program
EDUCATION AND CRIME
Poor School performance is a risk factor for involvement with crime
Educational experience has both significant direct and indirect effects on criminality
A PLACE-BASED PROGRAM
We bring Aspire to the community
All-inclusive program
Ensure accessibility to all children and youth
HOW DOES ASPIRE HELP COMMUNITIES?
BENEFITS OF A COLLABORATIVE MODEL
WORKING TOGETHERHELPING THROUGH:
•CollaborativeCommittees
•Community referrals
•True partnerships
Outcomes Measured Indicators Methods
Improvement in school grades and skill development
Improvement in family relationships Improvement in self-confidence
• Parent reporting• Tutor reporting• Skill development
assessments
• More time spent with children when homework is finished
• Parent reporting• Tutor reporting
• Surveys• Tutor logs• Student agenda’s• Report cards
• Surveys
• Surveys
Ongoing evaluation is key to success
METHODOLOGY
RESULTS AND OUTCOMESTHE IMPORTANCE OF EVALUATIONS
ASPIREImprovement in: •School grades•Academic skill development•Family relationships
Enhanced:•Self-confidence•Social skills
ASPIRE“The trip to the Ontario Science Centre made the summer for my three children who never get to go on any outstanding trips all summer” – Aspire Parent
“When I first started doing Aspire in grade 9, I had no idea how this would change me as a person. I helped my students do better at school and in return, they helped me become responsible, compassionate and improve my communication.” – Aspire Tutor
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HOW ARE THE KIDS DOING?
ASPIRE
IS CRIME GOING DOWN?
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KEY LEARNINGS FROM PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
UNEXPECTED OUTCOMES
HELPING FAMILIES IN A MEANINGFUL
WAY Creating healthy communities and
increasing cultural sensitivity Advocacy on behalf of parents/Navigating
the School System ESL Student support Newcomers and French immersion
programs
ASPIRE NEXT STEPS
Expansion to additional site locations
Third-party evaluation
Parenting workshops