Welcome to the 
institute for student Empowerment

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INtroducing a tran-theoretical
model for change ​​

Messages from the classroom
Since 2007, the Institute for Student Empowerment has been granted access to classrooms (during the school day), working side-by-side with certified teachers, and students 3rd-12. Our initial success came in the form of transforming a group of 25 at-risk students (grades 9th-12th), from self-proclaimed potential drop-outs to re-engaged, credit recovering, high school graduates. 
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Relationships are the key to success!

Our relationship building workshops are highly sought after due to the authentic and unique position we occupy in academia. After 15 years we are still in the classroom during the school day providing life skills training to disproportionately affected students. Our stories are immediately recognized by teachers as their stories, and the strategies we share are teacher-friendly and classroom-ready.  

Don't assume your parents know
​the rules of engagement. 

"Our parents simply will not attend our parent meetings. We offer them food and prizes but they still will not attend," disgruntled parent organizer. Does that sound like your school / district? It is not a unique situation. The question is; are you aware of the factors that may be contributing to your outcome?  If a parent considers him/herself successful if they get their child through to high school graduation, participation may wane in middle school. Our research revealed that parents who plan for their child to attend and graduate college are more likely to involve themselves in all aspects of their students' academic career. The art; therefore, is to help parents envision a path / "End-Game," / that ends with their child working in their college major.
We can help. Click here for more information about our Parent Training

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my brother's keeper

CEO, Mr. Wes Hall co-authored the district's "My Brother's Keeper Implementation Plan." The plan coordinated departments across the district in an effort to help young men of color gain academic proficiency. More information can be found here

the greatness academy

The "Greatness Academy," partners life skills with finances. The course helps students gain a deeper understanding of the value of education and its enormous impact on their future financial well-being. The program was created in 2010 and is currently being taught at Maya Angelou High School, Taft High School, LA High School, Cleveland High School, Portola Middle School, and Hale Middle School, Tom Bradley Elementary School, 59th Street Elementary, and Hillcrest Elementary School in Los Angeles, California.. More information can be found here

Annual Conference Series

Since 2012, The Institute has aided in the planning, recruitment, organizing and implementation of the Annual Young Men of Color Conference for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
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​Student voices - television show

​"Inside Student Voices," television show empowers students to make their voices, ideas, and opinions heard. CEO, Mr. Wes Hall, is the Host of the show. Mr. Hall co-created the district's Young Men of Color Initiative and currently heads the project under the direction of Dr. Brenda Manuel. Click here for more information
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