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Urban Ventures

Explore the impactful work of Urban Ventures' Learning Lab in Minneapolis, helping students from poverty-stricken neighborhoods excel academically and grow personally. Witness success through volunteers and staff, valuable resources, and structured programs. Join the mission of building hope and bright futures for these deserving youth.

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Urban Ventures

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  1. Urban Ventures “I’m proud of…” Abigail Horsager

  2. Volunteer Orientation Success: • Increased Retention • Increase Engagement • Clear Expectations • Numbers Speak • 29 Volunteers Recruited • 19 Volunteers Trained • 10 Volunteers Managed Areas to Improve: • Conversation • Break up presentation • Tour • Paperwork • Anecdotes • Reporting Successes

  3. The Learning Lab 2013-2014 Orientation Learning Lab, is a year-round, academic enrichment program for students in first through twelfth grades.

  4. Who are our students? Our students, are from the Central and Phillips Neighborhoods of South Minneapolis. They come from families living in poverty.

  5. Types of Poverty Economic Poverty 31% of residents living within a one mile circumference of our campus, live at or below the federal poverty level. 91% of our students qualify for the free or reduced lunch programs. Academic Poverty 34%of the youth in our neighborhood will graduate from high school. Parental Poverty 50%of our students live in homes headed by a single parent. Spiritual Poverty A lack of economic, academic, and parental resources leave students searching for belonging and hope for the future.

  6. Why does the Learning Lab Exist? Our purpose is to provide a safe environment for students to get the help they need to excel in school. Performance Levels from 2011-2012 • On average, Elementary Students are: • 1 or more grade level behind in reading • 1 or more levels behind in math • On average, Middle School Students are: • 2 grade levels behind in reading • 2 grade levels behind in math • On average, High School Students have: • 34% graduation rate Our goal is to help students do better in school: 1 – academically 2 - through character development

  7. Learning Lab Staff Licensed Teachers: Every teacher is an accredited professional Ms. Elissa Mr. Michael Ms. Ryane Ms. Felecia Tutors – We have volunteers ranging from high school and college students, to working professionals and retirees. We focus on retaining tutors to build continuity for each student. Ms. Joni Mr. Pete

  8. How do we connect with the public schools? School Visits Our teachers visit schools throughout the week to build relationships with teachers and to help individual students. Report Cards Working collaboratively with school teachers, we are able to get a clearer picture of each student. Report cards are collected at the end of each quarter and semester. Parent Teacher Conferences We meet with students, parents, and teacher to establish learning goals and plans for support. Student Portal We utilize the Minneapolis Public Schools Data Portal to monitor real time attendance, grades and test scores of our students.

  9. What does a day look like? Transition Time (Gym Time and Nutritious Meal) Homework and Academic Enrichment Workshops

  10. Fridays – Experiential Learning Elementary Lab Students are able to earn points throughout the week based on their behavior and choices. These points earn them a chance to shop at our healthy snacks store supported by Incentive Services. Learning Lab Store Electives – skill-based classes

  11. Learning Lab Procedures & Rules • No outside food, candy or gum allowed • Personal technology is not allowed in the Lab • No running or yelling • Bathroom and water fountain only during transition time • Not during small group • Only one student at a time • Students need to follow the volunteer and be behind them as they enter into a room, onto the 2nd floor or go to and from the garage • Interact appropriately with kids • No sitting on your lap or riding on your shoulders • Dress is casual and comfortable • English is to be spoken in the Lab

  12. Behavior Management at the Lab

  13. Learning Lab Expectations • Work Hard – • Come prepared with homework • Have a willing and cooperative attitude • Listen to and follow instructions • Be Kind – • Use kind words • Be kind to peers, volunteers, and staff • Take care of the Lab space and materials • Attendance - • Arrive by 3pm • Attend a minimum of 3 days a week • If you miss school you cannot attend Lab that day • You must participate in order to attend field trips

  14. The Hub Staff Youth Workers: Mentor 6-12th graders Ms. Shanna Mr. Marquise Mr. Eric Ms. Jessica Mr. Collin Ms. Abby Ms. Amy Mr. Gary Tutors – We have volunteers ranging from high school and college students, to working professionals and retirees. We focus on retaining tutors to build continuity for each student.

  15. High School Hub Lab Location: The Hub - 3016 4th Ave. S. Mpls, 55408 Students: 9th – 12th graders When: Monday – Thursday, 3pm – 5pm Wednesday, additional hour from 6 – 7pm • Homework Help sessions in the HS Hub Lab are a resource for students to use for completing homework, studying, or other academic activities (such as typing, reading, college & career research).

  16. High School Hub Lab - Resources Additional Lab Resources • Tutoring Support & Homework Help • Additional Individual Tutoring by appointment • MCA Test Prep • Graduation Counseling & Credit Recovery Support • ACT / SAT Prep Courses and Resources Additional Hub Resources • Mentoring • Boys and Girls Support Group • Evening Programming • Summer Programming

  17. Others who have helped make a difference!

  18. Thank you for your time! • “In my classroom, I can really see how much the Learning Lab kids have grown this year! • 6th Grade Teacher, Minneapolis Public Schools

  19. Current Volunteer Needs • K-8 Learning Lab • 2:30 – 5:30 pm • Located at Colin Powell Center • Hub Lab • 3:30 – 5:00 during homework help daily • By schedule with student (evening hours)

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