Project Overview:
The African American Mentoring Program Umoja Mentoring is a school-based, social
emotional learning and academic support program that focuses on helping African
American youth from the West Contra Costa School District. The program will be
developed and implemented using research based best practices in youth mentoring.
Goals of AAMP include:
- Improve interpersonal skills,
- Enhance self-esteem and confidence,
- Boost academic performance,
- Increase attendance,
- Decrease the number of behavioral referrals, and;
- Improve graduation rates.
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