BELL pursues its mission by providing educational programs, after school and
during the summer, to the children who need them most. The
BELL After School and BELL Accelerated Learning Summer Programs
(BELL Summer)
feature small-group tutoring in literacy and math; mentoring from adult role
models to foster self-respect and social skills; experiential learning through
field trips, guest speakers and community service; support for parents to more
deeply engage in their children's education; and rigorous evaluation to ensure
continual improvement and success for children.
Program Goals
"BELL sets high expectations for scholars and parents." BELL has three major goals for scholars to achieve: improve academic
performance, improve self-concept, and develop positive social skills.
Expected short-term outcomes of BELL's educational programs are:
Increased Academic Performance
Scholars will demonstrate proficiency in literacy. Scholars will demonstrate
proficiency in math.
Improved Self-Concept
Scholars will
report higher self-concept relating to reading and math.
Scholars
will demonstrate improved effort and motivation to learn.
Development of Social Skills
Scholars will demonstrate more
positive interaction with peers and better self-management skills.
Parent Engagement
Parents will
participate in BELL activities.
Parents will
advocate for their children in the schools.
