About AC LEAP
Mission
At Allendale Columbia Summer LEAP, we believe that education can transform lives and promote equity in the Rochester community.
Our mission is to unite families, teachers, and community leaders with innovative models of immersive learning. We join together to develop socially responsible leaders and emboldened lifelong learners committed to inspiring positive change.
Our program blends a high-quality academic model with a focus on social-emotional learning, wellness, and bilingual enrichment for the Spanish-speaking students we serve. Instead of losing academic ground throughout the summer, our students maintain their math skills and show, on average, six weeks of reading gains.
Core Principles
- Trust: Cultivating relationships that break down barriers and build trust.
- Quality: Providing second-to-none preparation for real-world student success.
- Community: Bringing our best selves to the community we serve.
- Impact: Fostering effective support and enrichment that addresses targeted community needs.
Welcoming 2021 with open arms (as in a standard air hug from 6 feet away)
Powerful thoughts lead to powerful action #SEL
Thank you to our wonderful parents and caregivers! We appreciate you so much! Keep rockin 💪
What could you add to the circle? #Socialemotionallearning #SEL #teamwork #healthy
The skills we learn today will help us pave the way! Have a great week leapers :)
Which is the superior pie? 🧐🧐🧐
A reminder from Dr. Suess to be your wonderful self. Have a great weekend Leapers!
If you're feeling overwhelmed or stressed, try taking a mindful minute! #SEL #Socialemotionallearning #Mindfulminute @caselorg for SEL tip credit
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” -Dr.Suess
☀️💧We must take care of ourselves and the world around us in order to grow and create positive change #mondaymotivation #ACLeap #weloveourleapers
A message to our courageous leapers, we know you are growing and learning so much, and we support you on your journey! #ACSummerleap
Anger is a normal emotion to have but it isn't the most productive at times. Use these helpful practices to help you recenter. #SEL #Socialemotionallearning
Core values coming through for the school year! You got this! Ft. Some amazing Leaper art
What is something that can light up a room with no electricity? A Smile!! 😊😄🌟have a great weekend Leapers
Emotions are like road signs on the journey to where you want to be. It's important to observe them & stay true to your goal #SEL #socialemotionallearning
As students kick off their remote learning, AC LEAP wants you to know that we're all in this together! Enjoy this message from one of our student leaders this summer, relevant as ever :)
Young scholars at work using creativity and innovation! 📚🎨
#creativity #innovation #acleap #summerleaning
Mr. Kennedy is one of our dedicated and passionate teachers at Leap!
"My favorite thing about Summer LEAP is maintaining connections with students year after year and seeing their smiling faces. LEAP has helped me integrate project-based learning and restorative justice into my teaching practices".
#teacher #education #dedicated #learning
Ms. Burke's 1st graders are learning about active listening. This is such an important skill. Students participated in a debate on who likes insects and who doesn't. 🐝🐛🦋🐞
#education #learning #acleap
Meet Mrs.Rush, our Restorative Coordinator. She implements restorative practices for students to understand and manage their emotions. She also involves parents and caregivers in the process. AC Leap curriculum includes Social Emotional Learning (SEL) support for our students, families, staff, and community.
"What I enjoy most about being a Restorative Coordinator at AC Summer Leap is helping to assist students and staff with the challenges of their day to day life. I love helping students find solutions during troubling times while growing and learning along side them." -Mrs. Rush
#restorativepractice #education #acleap #makingadifference #summerlearning