School Success Partnership
Program History
School Success Partnership
The Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency proudly offers the School Success Partnership Program in select Traverse City public schools. This program gives academic support to pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students who face challenges that put them at risk of academic failure. However, what sets School Success apart is its holistic approach to addressing the complex issues that contribute to academic struggle. For example families may struggle with poverty, unemployment, or other difficulties. In summary, we’re here to help bridge that gap. By collaborating with students, their families, schools, as well as other community action agencies, this program addresses not just academic challenges, but the underlying issues that hinder success.
Furthermore, through this collaboration, students receive personalized support to meet their individual unique needs. Whether they are facing family issues, attendance problems, behavioral challenges, or unmet health needs, the program ensures that students receive understanding as well as support. As a result, School Success works to increase school attendance, improve academic performance, enhance parental involvement, and remove barriers that stand in the way of success. Furthermore, the program’s comprehensive approach empowers students to overcome obstacles, paving the way for a brighter academic future.
Moreover, School Success focuses on building strong relationships between students, their families, and the school community. This collaboration not only addresses immediate academic concerns but also fosters long-term success by creating a supportive network. Consequently, students who participate in the program are more likely to thrive academically and socially, ensuring they have the tools and resources needed to succeed. In conclusion, the School Success Partnership Program exemplifies NMCAA’s commitment to helping students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
One Child at a Time
Creating a Successful Future
This program provides FREE guidance which helps identify and aid students at-risk for academic failure. Students can be referred to this program by community agencies, school staff, and or parents with a common goal being their child’s success. Receive academic support in select Traverse City public schools.
NMCAA Provides Academic Support
Key Reasons for Enrolling
Academic Support in Action
School Success
The School Success Liaison meets with parent(s)/guardian(s), student, teachers, and school administrators to develop and create a plan for academic success. These plans address all areas of concern and include intervention strategies for school and home. Liaisons make weekly student contacts and bi-weekly contacts with parent(s)/guardian(s), teachers, and other community resources. This program is designed to link families with resources and coordinate services when needed.
Here to Help with Academics
Get Support Today
Are you interested in referring a child in need, or getting your child support? Let us be your academic support. Contact NMCAA to join this program. Eligible for select Traverse City public schools.
Listen to Our Podcast
Learn More about This Program
In this podcast segment, Erica Austin and Ryan Buck interview Shannon Phelps, the Child and Family Development director, and Amy Cannon, Senior School Success Liaison, about the School Success Partnership Program offered by the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency. This program aims to proactively supports students before they fall too far behind academically; referrals can come from teachers, administrators, parents, or even students themselves, with no specific qualifications or barriers to entry. It focuses on improving attendance, math and reading scores, and addressing various barriers that affect a student’s success.
School Success Liaisons work closely with the student, their family/guardian(s), and their school to create a customized action plan which connects them to the community, with the goal of holistic support. The program is flexible and tailored to the specific needs of each student and family, and builds a strong connections through having one liaison per school. with the goal of having one liaison dedicated to each school to build strong connections. Overall, the School Success Partnership Program in Northwest Michigan focuses on early intervention and holistic support to ensure students’ success.
Child and Family Development
Guided by a commitment to early childhood development, NMCAA supports families and children across various programs designed to foster developmental growth and school readiness. Our educational programs provide comprehensive support, starting prenatally, for infants and toddlers through home or center-based services.
Child and Family Development
Guided by a commitment to early childhood development, NMCAA supports families and children across various programs designed to foster developmental growth and school readiness. Our educational programs provide comprehensive support, starting prenatally, for infants and toddlers through home or center-based services.
