The Challenge
Greenville's middle schoolers face major challenges due to high poverty and low economic mobility. They often lack the necessary support to succeed academically and personally. OnTrack Greenville recognized the need for a sustainable and effective solution to address these challenges and help students thrive. By investing in holistic well-being, early intervention, and robust support systems, OnTrack Greenville is working to get students to graduation and launching them towards fulfilling futures, ready to contribute and reach their full potential.
The Solution
OnTrack Greenville partners with Arly, a youth development program management solution designed to support afterschool and summer enrichment programs. Powered by Arly's comprehensive integration of professional development, curriculum resources, and assessment tools, OnTrack Greenville is able to provide the necessary resources and support to improve students' educational outcomes and overall development.
Key Benefits
- Professional development courses designed to help staff immediately make a positive impact.
- World-class math and english language arts curriculum from Scholastic give kids an extra boost.
- Life skills enrichment curriculum supports whole-child development with easy-to-lead activities.
- Registration and attendance functionality are used to track and access this critical success indicator.
- Assessments & surveys gauge progress and help OnTrack Greenville continuously improve their program.
- Reporting & evidence tracking prove their impact to funders and the community.
The Results
OnTrack Greenville has partnered with United Way to secure evidence-based funding by showcasing their significant impact through measurable outcomes and data. Powered by Arly, OnTrack Greenville effectively demonstrates their outstanding influence on the students they assist.
The program receives high satisfaction ratings from staff, students, and families, with 90% of students completing the entire program and 92% of families reporting improvements in their child's problem-solving and communication skills. These statistics are reinforced by qualitative feedback, as Dr. Anderson emphasizes the positive effects on students' lives.
Additionally, students exhibited increased academic self-confidence, fewer behavioral issues, and better attendance, confirming Arly's success in tackling the challenges faced by middle schoolers in Greenville who are in high-need and high-poverty situations.
