• An increase in student achievement
• An increase in standardized test scores
• An increase in self-awareness & self-esteem
• An increase in graduation rates
• A decrease in dropout rates
• A decrease in deviant behavior
• A more positive school climate
• A brighter future for your students

The Vision® is a highly effective and unique program that goes beyond the walls of the traditional school setting. The program consists of four key components:

• Character Education and Leadership Development (Mentoring)
• Math and Reading Tutoring
• Cultural and Performing Arts
• Parent, Staff and Student Development

A school may select to implement one or more of the above components depending on its vision, mission, and goals. Our most successful results have shown a positive and direct correlation between improving a student's academic standing and enhancing his/her character and life experiences.

To design the best program possible, Inner Vision conducts a pre-assessment, which includes the review of school statistics and feedback from school leadership, teachers, and students. The information gathered is used to prioritize workshop topics, develop the program evaluation tools and establish a benchmark for the final results.

For over over a decade, The Vision® Program has successfully achieved its objectives and exceeded the expectations of its partnered school systems. As a result of the program's effectiveness, Inner Vision received national recognition and was highlighted in the 107th Congressional Hearing Subcommittee on Educational Reform.

Inner Vision International, Inc. works with each school to design a comprehensive program that meets the specific needs of their students and supports their staff. Each program is comprised of group based mentoring, classroom based activity, and out of school time programs that offer exposure to the greater community. Our success has included a mix of the following:

THE VISION®

Twenty-eight curriculum-based character education and life management skills workshops that address issues relevant to the growth and success of today's urban youth. Each workshop includes ongoing activities and learnings that can be applied beyond the school day.

SMALL GROUP

The small group setting allows mentors to work with fewer number of students and are designed to be issue-specific. This is a time to help students resolve real issues that affect their ability to learn and cooperate in and outside of the classroom.

INCENTIVES

All programs are designed to keep our students, staff, and mentors motivated by integrating field trips, retreats, scholarship opportunities, staff/student competition, and other rewards.

AMBASSADORS

The student Ambassadors Exchange Program was developed to foster student to student encouragement, inspiration and empowerment between schools. Students undergo fierce competition in order to be chosen as the best candidate to serve as an ambassadors for their respective schools. Upon selection, the student ambassadors proudly represent their schools by visiting selected schools to challenge other students to do their best and prepare for the next stage of their academic future.

TOWN HALL/LARGE GROUP

Large Group mediation is designed for groups of eight students or more. Large group is effective in maximizing the opportunities for students and staff to collectively engage in self-reflection and resolution. It provides a safe forum in which students can openly or anonymously discuss concerns affecting them at home, school and the community. Students become more open to discussing their issues as they begin to realize they are not alone.

CHARACTER EDUCATION GAMES

Character Education Games is a day of celebration in which students, parents, and staff join together for a day of reflection, laughter, and fun. Previous activities have included field trips, team building, laser tag, dodge ball, and basketball tournaments in which the students challenge the teachers. Students must meet certain academic and behavioral requirements in order to participate.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Guest and keynote speakers are scheduled on an an ongoing basis from the local and national community to support the objectives taught in The Vision curriculum. It is our goal to provide positive adult mentors to act as role models for our students. Guest Speakers share their life lessons and successes. The goal is to instill hope and open the minds of students to a multitude of opportunities and resources available to them.

STUDENT OF CHARACTER AWARDS

The student of Character Award program is designed to get the entire school community involved in promoting, reinforcing, and rewarding positive behavior and good citizenship among students. Students are nominated by their teachers. Students who receive the character awards will receive gifts and prizes ranging from monetary gifts and cards to special outings and other recognitions. Nominations must fully illustrate why the student deserves the award by providing examples of the student's consistent character and behavior. (Ex. Peer Mediation, Leadership, Honesty, Responsibility, Self-Discipline, Positive Attitude, Service to the School, or Community). In addition, eligible students may not have D's or F's, suspensions, detentions, and should have a 95% attendance rate.

MALE/FEMALE BREAKOUTS

Throughout the year, we conduct a number of gender-specific workshops that allow our male and female students to open up and discuss issues that are relevant to them as young men and women. These workshops have proven to be highly effective and generate great discussions and learnings.