Valor Collegiate Academies

💫 We’re thrilled to announce that for the second year in a row, Valor College Prep has earned the highest possible distinction on the AP School Honor Roll as a PLATINUM school! This recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a college-going culture and expanding opportunities for students to earn college credit. 💫 We’re also proud to receive the prestigious 2024 AP Access Award, which honors schools that encourage more low-income and underrepresented students to take AP courses. 💫 Thank you to our supportive community and hardworking educators for making AP access a priority for all. Congratulations, Team VCP!

Did you know that 50% of all teachers feel lonely and isolated? Teaching can be a lonely job, but it doesn't have to be. With our Balance Over Burnout workshop, teachers find the support and community needed to thrive—together. ⏰ Only one day left to save $150 per ticket! December 11-13: https://lnkd.in/eNijmZij Feb. 26-28: https://lnkd.in/ezqsSDSq

🚨 Educators have been facing burnout at higher levels than any other industry.    Even just weeks into the new school year your colleagues are coming to you and telling you they feel tired and overwhelmed. Educators need real tools to help them navigate the persistent feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion that have unfortunately become the industry standard for their roles. 👀 PS - Our early bird discount for Balance over Burnout ends this Friday. December 11-13: https://lnkd.in/eNijmZij Feb. 26-28: https://lnkd.in/ezqsSDSq

Burnout: physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. Teachers give everything to their students, but who takes care of them? Lisa Stone and Shaymora Blanks designed the Balance Over Burnout Workshop to help educators reclaim their energy and avoid burnout with proven strategies. PS - Catch the Early Bird Discount if you register before October 18! December 11-13: https://lnkd.in/eNijmZij February 26-28: https://lnkd.in/ezqsSDSq #WellbeingForTeachers #TeacherSupport #BurnoutPrevention

⚡ Team Spotlight...! Our Compass Care Program, developed in partnership with Seneca Family of Agencies, is expanding nationally to schools in California, Washington, and Tennessee! At its core, the program reflects one of Valor's foundational beliefs: we enroll whole families, not just students. As an effort to improve attendance and student engagement, our Compass Care team provides innovative, holistic support that extends beyond the classroom, offering access to services like legal aid, food and clothing assistance, transportation, and housing support. Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education & the hard work of this incredible team, we are thrilled to be able to share this model with more schools! Scroll to learn more about the program from Sahara Evans, our Compass Care Team Director!

Because the Compass Model is an experiential approach at it's core, it has to be *experienced* to truly be understood. If you're ready for a comprehensive and relational approach to student and community development, come see us on October 28 to experience the difference of Compass. https://lnkd.in/ektUh7Hu

Kathryn M., says it best.👇 There are a few seats available specifically for Rising Leaders in the cohort launching November 6-8. Investing in the leaders who give so much of themselves to our communities has never been more important.

Last week we kicked off training with our newest cohort of Compass Camp partner schools at Valor Collegiate Academies. I ended the week so grateful for and inspired by the educators in this group. They have huge hearts and a deep commitment to caring for whole adults and whole children. A few key messages from these exceptional folks that will stay on my heart: - Our children are not broken. It is not our job to "fix" them.  - Let's create spaces of belonging in Schools that feel like home. - We don't stop needing to feel seen and validated when we grow up. Want to learn more about this amazing community? https://lnkd.in/enNHEM7e

Here's another incredible opportunity to see Compass in action. Certified partners, Success at Thurgood Marshall, are hosting NOLA educators and administrators for a regional Compass Circle Tour facilitated by two of Valor's Leadership Development Directors. If you're in the New Orleans area, come see us!

Have you been wondering if Valor's Compass Model is right for your school? Now is the time to start making plans to partner with us in 2025! ☑ First Step: Join next month's Circle Tour and Workshop https://lnkd.in/ektUh7Hu