Learn more about the Ben Williams scholarship for transformational leaders
Mt. Abraham USD has begun to build capacity for more youth voice and leadership through their work to establish a Portrait of a Learner. As they set out to rework the district’s Ends Policy and develop a strategic plan to implement the Portrait of a Learner they enter a multi-phase design and implementation project to […]
UP for Learning will collaborate with the Williamstown team to plan for the onsite training retreats and learning opportunities. UP facilitators will support an inservice day and four youth team retreats by supporting all staff in exploring their mindsets around RP and YAP.
UP for Learning will plan and facilitate five half-day (3-4 hour) retreats at Cabot School to support the learning and work of a representative youth-adult team (comprising 2-4 adults and 8-12 youth - representing upper elementary- high school). This will focus on the afterschool program. UP for Learning retreats are spacious, purposeful opportunities to dive […]
With the Missisquoi Valley School District, UP will co-facilitate the Youth Council meetings, once a month to support their work in strengthening the Youth Council, as well as build their leadership and facilitation skills to ensure that the YC is engaging the full community in the Youth Participatory Action Research Cycle.
UP will work with the Twinfield Administration team to develop and strengthen youth-adult partnership between students, staff, and other school and community partners. Together they can Pplan, advocate for, and enact change in the school.
Personal Power and Community Connections (P2C2): UP for Learning will plan and facilitate up to 3 training sessions (“retreats”) approximately 2-3 hours long at Pownal Elementary School to engage 5th grade groups in exploring topics such as school culture, climate, and creating a strong school community youth voice and leadership, and restorative practices as they […]
UP for Learning and Spaulding High School will plan and facilitate three half-day (3-4 hour) retreats to support the learning and work of a representative youth-adult team (comprising 2-4 adults and 8-16 youth - representing grades 9-12). UP for Learning retreats are spacious, purposeful opportunities to dive deeply into the work of the team. Retreat […]
