Socio-Emotional Development
Many of ourBRIDGE kids have struggled with complex issues such as poverty, family separation, life in refugee in camps, cultural shock and learning English as an additional language, while, at the same time, understanding a new culture and coping with new social expectations.
ourBRIDGE for KIDS provides a loving, nurturing environment where children’s cultures, beliefs, experiences, fears, dreams and opinions are heard, valued, and embraced. At our center, children learn to feel proud of who they are and where they come from. Our culturally relevant curriculum builds children’s self esteem and confidence, which in turn helps improve their overall school performance.
One-On-One Tutoring
Students receive help with homework and supportive tutoring in various school subjects. English Language Learners (ELLs) also receive over 20 hours of personalized one-on-one English language tutoring in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
CMS teachers have reported that the academic support offered by the program plays a critical role in the success of at-risk students in their classes.
Our Literacy Facilitator assesses students’ reading ability and coordinates both small group and individual instruction – often resulting in our students surpassing their peers in reading level growth.
