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Life Skills

About our Life Skills

SparkWheel works to equip students with the life skills that are critical for their success in both academics and life beyond the classroom. This encompasses effective communication, decision-making abilities, leadership skills, and self-confidence development, among others. By nurturing these life skills, we empower students to navigate challenges, build meaningful relationships, and become well-rounded individuals who can thrive in various aspects of their lives.  

Examples:

  • Character Development

  • Communication Skills

  • Decision Making Skills

  • Developmental Relationships

  • Executive Functioning Development

  • Interpersonal Skills Development

  • Leadership Training

  • Lunch Group

  • Mentoring

  • Peer Mediation

  • Relationship Skills

  • Respect for All Backgrounds

  • Self-Confidence Development

  • Support Group

instances of students receiving life skills coaching during the 2023-2024 school year
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See This Support In Action

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Success Story

At the beginning of the school year, the principal, counselor, teacher, and paraprofessional approached our SparkWheel Student Support Coordinator (SSC) with concerns about Micah, a new student.

 

Micah struggled to communicate with others and lacked social skills. He wasn’t particularly excited to come to school.

 

The SSC developed a plan to work with Micah and form a relationship. The SSC also encouraged school personnel to approach him individually to form a more trusting relationship.

 

At first, Micah said little to no words and hardly showed emotion. After a few one-on-one interactions with his SSC, teachers, and paraprofessionals, Micah improved his communication, social skills, and academics.

 

He started to open up more and was able to have conversations with adults. The SSC also engaged with this student’s family to build a trusting relationship with them.

 

Micah is now much more excited to come to school. 

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*Name has been changed and a stock photo used to protect the student's identity.

Learn More!

Contact our Program Operations Department for more information on how we help Ignite Student Success! Or click one of the icons below to learn about another support.

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