Twelve Together
An Effective Practice
Description
Twelve Together is a one-year peer support and mentoring program for early high school students. The groups are led by trained volunteer adult facilitators. The group is a diverse mix of students who are at high risk of academic failures and others who are at lower risk. Each peer discussion group consists of about 12 participants. The group discussions are based on student interest and focus on a variety of topics including personal, family, and social issues. In addition to the group discussions, the program also offers other activities including homework assistance, trips to college campuses, and an annual weekend retreat. Twelve Together has been endorsed and supported by the State of California Department of Education and the San Diego Community Foundation.
Goal / Mission
The Twelve Together program seeks to help students stay in school and make academic progress.
Results / Accomplishments
A randomized controlled trial was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the Twelve Together program. There were 500 eighth grade students in nine middle schools. At the end of the three year follow-up period, it was found that the program had positive effects on staying in school.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
The June Burnett Institute
Primary Contact
The June Burnett Institute
6310 Alvarado Court
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 594-4756
http://nces.ed.gov/PUBSEARCH/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=WW...
6310 Alvarado Court
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 594-4756
http://nces.ed.gov/PUBSEARCH/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=WW...
Topics
Education / Student Performance K-12
Organization(s)
The June Burnett Institute
Source
National Center for Education Statistics
Date of publication
1998
Location
San Diego
Target Audience
Children, Teens