What we do:

Prospera Initiatives, Inc. builds the capacity of schools to increase the number of minority students involved in constructive after-school programs.

Educators come to Prospera Initiatives for assistance creating and sustaining after-school programs, and to take advantage of our expertise in program development, curriculum design, fundraising, and working with disadvantaged populations.

Schools succeed by collaborating with Prospera Initiatives consultants to:

• Build the infrastructure for effective after-school programs, such as our model, the Heritage Language Literacy Club. Tools include:

• Comprehensive support that guides teachers through key stages of planning, including training of tutors and volunteers
• Core curriculum of lessons for use in the after-school program
• Program manual on CD-ROM with customizable forms for communication in both English and Spanish.

• Provide teachers and tutors with professional development to lead after-school programs.  Tools include:

• Teacher Training Workshops

Equip educators to lead the programs, develop effective literacy practices, plan lessons, evaluate progress, and build the skills of young adult tutors.

• Tutor Training Workshops

Help meet the specific needs of young adult tutors who are often in their first responsible position of leadership.

• Support successful outcomes through follow-up visits and ongoing assistance throughout the year.

Prospera Initiatives has supported the successful establishment of Heritage Language Literacy Clubs in the following schools:

• Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences – Falls Church, Virginia
• Dogwood Elementary School – Reston, Virginia
• Everson Elementary School – Everson, Washington
• Concord Elementary School – Seattle, Washington
• Nooksack Elementary School – Everson, Washington