HELP KEEP P.L.A.Y., INC. ALIVE!
Announcing “I’m Just A Man”—a collaboration of writings to demonstrate our outcomes, results and measures as a non-profit organization. Planned Learning Achievement for Youth is a program with a 20-year history of success in preparing youngsters of all walks of life to overcome adversity and take responsibility for their future.
“I’m Just A Man” provides an opportunity to hear from the participants themselves – who they are, where they’ve come from, what they’ve learned, and where they are heading. We believe, that their stories can and will inspire others, especially today’s youth, to succeed as well.
Who Can Benefit from the “I’m Just A Man” book?: - youngsters (14-19 years old)
- teachers
- graduate interns
- school administrators
- deans of students
- guidance counselors
- adjustment counselors
- school psychologists
- school workers (DSS/DCF)
- parents and guardians
- psychiatrists
- legal aid associates
- paraprofessionals
- youth facilitators/coordinators
- school nurses, medical assistants and athletic trainers
- truant officers
- coaches
These Writings will also help:
Youngsters/Students - to know that others feel like you do and you are not alone
- to improve your reading and writing skills – developing an appreciation for education
- to motivate individuals to work harder at everything they undertake
- to assist readers in open response questions on state-wide examinations
- to significantly improve communication skills with family members and people in and out of school
- to reinforce one’s ability to make a clear, educated decision regarding joining a gang
- to learn how to deal with females in and out of school
Professionals, Teachers, Counselors, etc. - to improve your relationship with students in the classroom
- to bridge the cultural and gender barrier of communications with youngsters
- to create a level of trust with your client
- to be able to reach a client in difficult circumstances
- to assist when a student shuts down
- to get students to reach their full potential in and out of school
- to assist professionals with student/clients during bereavement issue
- to understand what youngsters are going through
*MOTIVATION IS WHEN YOUR DREAMS PUT ON WORK CLOTHES* |
