Resources to Help
WHY LEARN THIS FROM ME
I was the student this course is about.
Born into addiction and neglect, abandoned by my parents at four, and raised by grandparents who had almost nothing. Later, I was homeless as a teen— and still showing up to school every day, because a handful of adults there had decided I was worth their attention. A coordinator, a couple of teachers, a pastor. None of them had a program or a budget. They just refused to step away.
First-generation high school graduate, master's degree, and I now train educators nationwide on this.
This isn't theory I read about. It's the thing that saved my life, broken down so you can do it on purpose.
M.A.P Mini-Course: Helping At-risk youth succeed
A 3-part video training designed for youth workers, teachers, and mentors who want to better understand and serve students facing poverty. Includes lifetime access to all videos and resources.
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
A clear way to spot the student whose behavior is a symptom of what's happening at home — not defiance
The difference between handouts and access, and how to open doors for a kid without money or a program
A simple framework for helping a student build a plan bigger than getting through today
