Phase 1

PREPARATION

Meeting between school and I’RAISE to understand the needs of the students and staff and learn the principal’s goals for the school in order to access how I’RAISE services can address stated needs.

Phase 2

planning

Exchange of key information between I’RAISE and the school to ensure both parties are clear on next steps, program deliverables, and team roles and expectations.

PHASE 3

IMPLEMENTATION

Program rollout including execution of services, school update meetings, parent update meetings, and staff trainings.

Phase 4

mid-year evaluation

In-depth mid-year review of the year’s program activities noting any successes to date, challenges to implementation, and areas of improvement for a stronger partnership going forward. We will meet initially with the school staff and referral sources to evaluate progress made to determine next steps. We then meet separately with family and parents/guardians to discuss the child's progress.

Phase 5

end-of-year evaluation

In-depth final review of the year’s program activities noting any successes, challenges to implementation, and areas of improvement for a stronger partnership going forward. Parents/guardians sign consent for continued program participation.

Phase 6

end-of-year ceremony & signing of memorandum of understanding

End-of-year celebration to highlight student's progress and participation in which they receive a certificate of successful completion. School principals then sign a memorandum of understanding. In collaboration with the school, we also begin planning for the next school year.

The aim of this initiative is to improve student access to high-quality art programs and prepare students for art careers in college and beyond. The project will provide professional development workshops and college readiness to ninth and tenth-grade students. Students must meet selection criteria to qualify, including be registered at ASE, demonstrate an interest in one of the arts, and be low income.   

The Mentoring in Schools Program is an intervention-based model addressing student academic and behavioral issues in NYC public schools. Through social-emotional learning and cognitive behavioral therapy, this program encourages student engagement, participation, and attendance, thereby encouraging student academic progress and grades. 

Our Arts and Therapy program integrates therapeutic counseling and the arts. We encourage self-expression through drawing, painting, playing instruments, dancing, and other forms of creative activities. 

Our STEM programs include Online Girls of Color Who Code, Virtual Legos for Champions, and the Dream STEM Academy. Learn more about our virtual and in-person STEM programs for the community and for schools.