THE DBG WAY by Racheal Allen

The"Hook":DBG'sHolistic ApproachtoEducation

Ourwrap-aroundprogrammingprovidesaholisticapproachtoeducation.

Weofferopportunitiesforeverystudenttoconnectwithourmission.

StudentImpact

StigmaRemoval

Promotesself-improvement, self-discovery,andpersonal investment.

CareerExploration

Annualactivitiestoexplore careers,hobbies,andpersonal strengths.

Commitment

Development

Studentsattendweekly sessions,developing commitment.

PurposeFinding

Studentsfindasenseof purposefortheirtimeatDBG.

StaffImpact

IdentifyStudent's"Why"

HelpstudentsdiscovertheirpurposeatDBG.

Leveragestudents'uniqueinterestsacrossdifferentspaces.

Continuouslyadaptbasedonchangingstudent needs/interests.

Uphold"trainingkidsforlife"throughoutadaptiveservices.

Measurement:Part1

StudentFeedback

NetPromoterScoretogaugestudent satisfaction.

PartnerEvaluations

Programpartnerevaluations(in development).

SenseofPurpose

Annualevaluationmetricsforsenseof purpose.

Measurement:Part2

RelationshipQuality

Annualevaluationmetricsfor relationshipquality.

SalesforceData

Tracktotalservicedeliveriesand uniqueservicescount.

AcademicGrowth

Measurethroughreportcardsand literacy/mathassessments.

DBGUniqueness

ThehookisattheessenceofwhatmakesDBGunique.Wedon't prescribestudents'futures,wecreateaspacewherestudentscan definewhattheywantandneed.

ThePowerofChoice

Student-DrivenApproach

DBGempowersstudentstomakechoicesabouttheir educationandfuture.

PersonalizedPathways

Eachstudentcancreateauniquejourneybasedontheir interestsandgoals.

The Net: Holistic Student Support

The Net module provides comprehensive socio-emotional support for each student. It aims to create a nurturing environment that fosters personal growth and academic success.

Student Impact

Emotional Resilience

Students develop coping skills for life's challenges.

Social Skills

Enhanced relationships and interpersonal abilities.

Empowerment

Academic and personal growth opportunities.

Sense of Belonging

Students feel connected and develop strong identities.

Staff Contributions

ISP Evaluations

Regular discussions and assessments of Individual Success Plans.

Program Development

Creating and executing impactful educational programs.

Community Engagement

Building strong connections with families and local community.

Mentorship

Providing guidance and serving as positive role models.

Measuring Success

DBG Uniqueness

Personalized Attention

Tailored support for each student's unique needs and goals.

Long-Term Focus

Emphasis on preparing students for future success beyond academics.

Safe Haven

Creating a family atmosphere where students feel secure and supported.

DBG Uniqueness

Athletics and Education

Seamless integration of sports and academics for holistic development.

Community Connections

Strong ties with local organizations and businesses for enhanced opportunities.

Empowering Staff Culture

Encouraging staff to innovate and contribute to program development.

Results-Driven Approach

Focused on achieving measurable outcomes for student success.

Future Readiness

Engagement and Retention

100%

Student Commitment

Aiming for full student engagement in

The Net program.

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Year-Round Support

Continuous assistance throughout the year.

Years of Impact

Long-term involvement from middle school through high school.

DrivingSuccessThrough Transportation

DowntownBoxingGym(DBG)providesdoor-to-door,dailytransportation forstudents.Thisserviceremovesbarriersforfamilieswithlimited resources,reflectingDBG'scommitmenttoequityandaccess.

TheTransportationModule

StructuredSystem

Designedforreliable,daily transportationforallenrolled students.

SafeandTimely

Ensuressafe,timely,and consistenttransportationto andfromDBG.

FullParticipation

Allowsstudentstofullyparticipateinallprogramactivities.

ImpactonStudents

EliminatesBarriers

Ensuresstudentswithoutreliable transportationcanattenddaily.

ImprovedAttendance

Consistenttransportationleadsto regularattendanceandprogress.

SafetyandStability

Door-to-doorserviceprovidesasafe environmentforstudents.

StudentExperience

Punctuality

Studentsarriveontimeeveryday,ready tolearnandtrain.

FamilyStability

Familiesfacelessstressabout transportation.

StrongRoutines

Studentsdevelopaccountabilityand engagementwiththeprogram.

ImpactonStaff

1 ConsistencyinProgramming

Staffcanplanactivitiesconfidently,knowingstudentswillbe present.

StrongerRelationships

Staff,includingdrivers,buildtrustandconnectionswith families.

3 OperationalEfficiency

Stafffocusonsupportinsteadofaddressingattendance gaps.

MeasuringSuccess

AttendanceRates

Dailymeasurementsensure transportationsupportsconsistent participation.

Feedback

Surveysgaugesatisfactionand identifyneededimprovements.

ProgramOutcomes

Trackacademicprogress,fitness, andemotionalgrowth.

DBG'sUniqueApproach

UnderstandingDBG'sTransportationProgram

Accessistheheartofeverythingwedo.

Transportationisn'tjustlogistics;it'sacriticalpartofDBG'smission.Itensureseverystudenthasachancetoparticipatefullyand achievesuccess,regardlessoftheirresources.

CulinaryArtsProgram: NourishingBodiesandMinds

Ourculinaryartsprogramservesmultiplepurposes:removingbarriers, educatingstudents,andfosteringculturalconnections.It'saunique approachtonourishingbothbodiesandminds.

BarrierRemoval

NutritiousMeals

Accesstohealthy,cooked-fromscratchmeals

FuelingBodies

Providinghighlynutritiousfoodfor students

SupportingMinds

Nourishingstudents'mental capabilitiesthroughpropernutrition

EducationalImpact

CulturalConnection

Family-StyleDinners

Fosteringconnectionsandconversationsoverwarmmeals

MeaningfulInteractions

Creatingaspacefordeeperrelationshipsandunderstanding

StaffInvolvement

SharedMeals

Staffwelcometoeatsnacksand dinnerwithstudents

UniqueConnections

Cookingclassesallowstaffto connectwithstudentsdifferently

HourofPlay

Alignswithourphilosophyofplayful learning

MeasuringSuccess

1K

100 MealsServed

Trackingthenumberofnutritious mealsprovidedtostudents

ClassParticipation Monitoringengagementincooking classes

DBGUniqueness

MeaningfulBarrier Removal

DBGremovesbarriersin impactfulways

HolisticApproach

Combiningnutrition,education, andculturalconnection

Long-termImpact

Fosteringskillsandhabitsthatbenefitstudentsbeyondtheprogram

CulinaryArts:NourishingFutureSuccess

HolisticYouthDevelopment

DBGoffersaunique,student-centeredapproachforages8-18,withsupport upto25.Wefocusonacademic,physical,andemotionalgrowthtohelp studentsreachtheirfullpotential.

OurStructuredFramework

AcademicSupport

Personalizedtutoringand educationalassistance

AthleticTraining

Boxingandfitnessprograms tailoredtoeachstudent

Social-Emotional Growth

Mentorshipandemotional supportservices

FamilyEngagement

Involvingfamiliesinthe student'sdevelopmentjourney

ImpactonStudents

IndividualizedSupport

Studentsreceivepersonalizedtoolsand resourcesforsuccess.

HolisticDevelopment

Beyondacademicsandsports,weoffer nutritioneducationandemotional support.

Long-TermCommitment

Consistencybuildslifeskills, confidence,andresilienceovertime.

StudentExperience

ValuedIndividuals

Studentsfeelseenandsupported asuniquepersons.

MonitoredProgress

Academicandphysicalgrowthare closelytrackedandadjusted.

StrongRelationships

Studentsbuildbondswithmentors andpeersinasafeenvironment.

ImpactonStaff

IntentionalProgramDelivery

Staffcollaborateacrossdisciplinestoaddressstudentneeds effectively.

2 Adaptability Strategiesarecontinuallyadjustedbasedonstudent progress.

3 AccountabilityandCare

Staffserveaseducators,coaches,mentors,andadvocates.

MeasuringOurImpact

AcademicProgress

Trackedthroughgrades,test scores,andteacherfeedback.

AthleticGrowth

Evaluatedviafitness assessmentsandskill progression.

Social-Emotional Development

Measuredthrough observations,surveys,and mentoringfeedback.

FamilyEngagement

Assessedbyparticipationin meetingsandevents.

WhatMakesUsUnique

UnderstandingOurApproach

DBGismorethanaboxinggymortutoringcenter.We'reaholisticyouth developmentprogramtreatingeachstudentasunique.Ourfocusison commitment,quality,andimpact,notnumbers. Webelievethatwiththerightsupport,everychildcansucceedandthrive.

CurriculumDesign:A Student-CenteredApproach

Thispresentationoutlinesourinnovativecurriculumdesign,focusingon studentexperience,impact,andmeasurement.We'llexplorehowour uniqueapproachcentersonstudentvoiceandchoice.

ModuleComponents

StudentExperience Roadmap

Guidestheoveralljourney throughourprogram.

ProgramGoals

Clearobjectivesforstudent achievementandgrowth.

StudentClassCycles

Structuredlearningperiodsto optimizeengagement.

YearlyThematic Calendar

Organizedcurriculumaround keythemesandconcepts.

Student-CenteredMethodology

StudentImpact

ChoiceandVariety

Studentshaveaccesstodiverseactivities,cateringtodifferent learningstylesandinterests.

ConsistentSupport

Dedicatedcoachesprovideongoingguidanceandmentorship throughoutthelearningjourney.

StaffImpactand Contributions

AlignedImplementation

Consistentpracticesacrossallstaffmembers.

Student

VoiceIntegration

Incorporatingstudentinputindecision-making.

NeedsAssessment

Identifyingandaddressingindividualstudentrequirements.

MeasuringSuccess

AnnualEvaluation

Trackingprogressionthroughyearly assessments.

IndividualGrowth

MonitoringprogressinstudentISPs.

Long-TermSuccess

Highschoolandpostsecondarygraduation rates.

DBGUniqueness

Relationship-Centered

Prioritizingconnectionswith studentsandfamilies.

StudentEmpowerment

Emphasizingstudentvoiceand choiceinlearning.

CareerReadiness

Aligningcurriculumwithfuture careerpaths.

NeutralApproach

Maintainingcontentfreefrom political,social,andreligious biases.

OurCommitmentto Excellence

Ifwedon'thaveithere,wewillgoandfindit.

Thisphilosophyunderscoresourdedicationtoprovidingcomprehensive resourcesandsupportforourstudents'success.

College&CareerReadiness Program

Preparingstudentsforsuccessbeyondhighschoolthroughcomprehensive support,mentorship,andskilldevelopment.

ProgramComponents

Partnerships

Privatehighschool collaborationsenhance educationalopportunities.

FinancialSupport

Financialliteracyeducation andscholarshipassistance provided.

Leadership Development

JuniorCoachProgramfosters leadershipskills.

ContinuedSupport

Post-secondaryeducationand alumnisupportensurelongtermsuccess.

StudentImpact

Mentoring

Regularcheck-insandguidance conversations.

ProfessionalPortfolio

Resumeandwritingsamples development.

CareerExploration

Researchandexposuretopostsecondaryoptions.

SkillDevelopment

Professionaldevelopment opportunitiesprovided.

StaffContributions

1 ISPManagement Regularupdates,reviews,andactionableplansforIndividual SuccessPlans.

2 StudentAdvocacy Reportstudentinterests,skills,andachievementstofellow staffmembers.

3 ResponsiveApproach Adapttostudentvoiceandchoiceinprogramdirection.

MeasuringSuccess

1 AnnualEvaluations

Trackstudentgrowthfromprogramstarttosenioryear.

2 Post-SecondaryApplications

Monitorcollegeapplicationratesandacceptances.

3 DegreeCompletion

Followuponcollegegraduationrates.

4 AlumniISP

Continuesupportandtrackingbeyondhighschool.

DBGUniqueness

Student-CenteredApproach

Ourprogramprioritizesindividualstudentneedsandfamily relationships.Thispersonalizedfocussetsusapartfrom traditionalprograms.

TailoredTrajectories

IndividualSuccessPlans(ISPs)guideeachstudent'sunique path.Weadaptoursupporttomatchtheirevolvinggoalsand interests.

JoinOurProgram

EmpowerYourFuture

Takethefirststeptowardsa successfulcollegeandcareer journey.

PersonalizedGuidance

Benefitfromtailoredsupport andmentorshipthroughoutyour education.

LifelongNetwork

Joinacommunityofpeersandprofessionalsdedicatedtoyour success.

S.T.E.A.M.Lab

DBG'sSTEAMLabisasafespaceforyouthtoexplorecuriosity.Itembodies the"BooksBeforeBoxing"philosophy,creatingcurriculumwithyouth voicesinmind.

OurMissionandGoals

EmpowerThrough Education

Closethegapforblackand brownstudentswithunique learningopportunities.

PrepareforSTEM Careers

Equipstudentsforhighdemandfieldsinscienceand technology.

FosterCriticalThinking

Encouragecreativeproblemsolvingforreal-world challenges.

ExpandOurReach

DoubleDBG'senrollment capacitytoservemore families.

STEAMLab:ANaturalExtension

IntegratingSTEMandArts

TheSTEAMLabseamlesslyblendsscience,technology,and artseducationintoDBG'sprogramming.

Hands-OnLearning

Ourinquiry-basedapproachengagesstudentsinmeaningful, real-worldexperiences.

ProvidingEssentialTools

TechnologyAccess

Equippingstudentswithmoderntech toolsforlearningandexploration.

KnowledgeBuilding

OfferingcomprehensiveSTEAM educationtobuildastrongknowledge foundation.

FutureReadiness

Preparingyouthwithskillstothrivein today'srapidlyevolvingworld.

StudentImpact

StaffImpact

ProfessionalDevelopment

StaffgainnewskillsinSTEAM educationandmentoring.

InnovativeTeaching

Educatorsexplorecreativewaysto engagestudentsinlearning.

CommunityBuilding

Stafffosterstrongerconnectionswith studentsandfamilies.

MeasuringOurSuccess

StudentParticipation

Trackingthenumberofstudents engaginginSTEAMprograms.

AlumniinSTEAM

MonitoringDBGgraduatespursuing STEAMcareers.

DBG'sUniqueApproach

Youth-CenteredCurriculum

Designingprogramswithstudentinputandinterestsinmind.

HolisticDevelopment

Combiningacademicsupportwithpersonalgrowth opportunities.

3 CommunityIntegration ConnectingSTEAMeducationtoreal-worldcommunity needs.

StudentVoiceandChoice

AtDBG,studentsdriveeverydecision.Throughinterviews,focusgroups, andleadershipopportunities,theyshapeourprograms.Thisstudent-led approachfostersownership,advocacy,andmeaningfulengagement.