Classes

- Yearlong programs for students -

10 months of weekly 1 to 2-hour Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) workshops during school-time (Advocacy, SEL time)
A student-driven community building and peace building project using Art along with other disciplines
A pre-survey and analysis of the participants’ needs
A post-survey to gauge impact
Community resources and support that are provided during the program including a Social and Emotional Passport

- Semester-long Programs for students -

5 months of weekly 1 to 2-hour Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Leadership and Community Development workshops during school-time (Advocacy, SEL time)
A pre-survey and analysis of the participants’ needs
A post-survey to gauge impact
Community resources and support that are provided during the program including a Social and Emotional Passport

- Out-of-school programs for students -

A 5 to 10 months of weekly 1 to 2-hour Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Leadership and Community Development workshops during school-time (Advocacy, SEL time)
A student-driven community building and peace building project using Art along with other disciplines
A pre-survey and analysis of the participants’ needs
A post-survey to gauge impact

- School-wide Programs for students -

Extensive Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Professional development for all core teachers
10 months of weekly 1 to 2-hour Social and Emotional Learning workshops implemented by all core trained teachers with the support of the Be the Peace - Be the Hope team
A pre-survey and analysis of the participants’ needs
A post-survey to gauge impact
Community resources and support that are provided during the program including a Social and Emotional Passport

Series of workshops or summer camps for students adapted to specific needs

- TESTIMONIALS -

Be the Peace-Be the Hope is a calm place for me. I liked that we got to draw to show how we were feeling. I learned that it is okay to share. Before BTPBTH I used to get in trouble but now I am calm and get in less trouble. - Elijah
Be the Peace - Be the Hope helped me know how good our community is- Everardo
I learned that we could work together and be patient – Justin
The Be the Peace – Be the Hope activities helped me to be the peace and be the hope – Kimberly
Now I can share my thoughts with others - Chibuike
I learned to never give up – Alyson
I was mean and I went to Be the Peace Be the Hope and I learned to change - Drake
It taught me how to open up and be yourself – Janiya
Working together brings me hope by thinking " oh this person isn't who I think he is- we might be good friends one day" – Rosa
I believe more in myself after doing the Be the Peace - Be the Hope program – Thi
I have more hope about being more open with my friends and to not look down on anybody. We are all equals – Elizabeth
I feel more attached with my friends and family - Isaac
I got hope to chase my dreams - Melanie
I got to know my potential – Manuel
It just relieves you from stress – Alexander
They showed me that there is another way to help the world - Leonel

"BTPBTH has provided means for creative, nonthreatening healing to our young adults. Verbal techniques (with interpreters, so no one is excluded), artistic expressions, problem solving through storytelling and gentle consistent validation are BTPBTH's well thought out supports. The students who have attended have shown interest and respect for each other, as they realize they are part of a wonderful collaboration that empowers emotional support for all participants" - Eileen McGowan, Liberty High School

"I am impressed with the way our new students are doing in my class. They are expressive of how they feel and show respect to their peers. Even if they speak in broken English, the little confidence they have before, exceeds my expectation in the past three weeks. What are you all doing in your program that made a difference with these children?" - Karista Williams, SGA Math Department Chair

For any additional questions or information, don’t hesitate to contact us:

Karine Parker and Cynthia Ouedraogo at bepeacebehope@gmail.com / theriseseries4u@gmail.com / 832-205-5531

STUDENT OUTCOMES & INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

Our evidence-based curriculum is

paired with artistic and therapeutic partnerships
aligned with the CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning) nomenclature and practices and Harvard-based SEL research
as well as the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills)
using a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support) approach.

It is aiding students and teachers in

and building supportive and safer communities including through student-led projects.

Our curriculum uses targeted activities to aid

Students

Feeling supported and connected through our different platforms (virtual (live) classes, community projects, SEL App, etc.); Actively participating and engaging; Feeling less stressed after implementing the tools/resources shared with them; Improving their relationships at home and at school (virtually or not) using some of the Non Violent Communication tools we are teaching them; Using time-management tools effectively and feeling more motivated to get their school work done; Feeling better at managing their emotions; Experiencing increased resilience; Having a positive experience with the community arts and technology projects they will co-create;

Teachers

Feeling more confident in their ability to support and engage with their students in non-traditional ways; Feeling more supported with the self-care tools and the Social and emotional learning teaching toolkit we share with them ; Supporting the community students project and encouraging their students to participate.