Encourager Program

HOW IT WORKS

After students are selected by teachers for the program, Encouragers work on reading and math skills with students under the guidance of a facilitator. Encouragers commit to meeting once a week from October through April at their selected school on the designated day and time. Encouragers can reach kids in public schools who would benefit from another caring, reliable, one-on-one relationship. The philosophy behind this program is simply that a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult can and will make a positive difference in the life of an a child who may be struggling. Encouragers also receive training on the socioeconomic dynamics of our society so they can provide a non-judgmental friendship that focuses on positives.

A TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS

The STEP Encourager Program has a 35-year record of changing the lives of children in central Arkansas! STEP regularly receives evaluations of our program and the benefits to students from their teachers – look at these results!

• Teacher Acceptance Rating: 100%
• Student Benefit Rating: 94-98%