https://www.empoweredbh.org/home daily 1.0 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/7201e387-3df0-4de2-aefe-a6c6840b531b/field+trip+to+SURF.jpg EmpowerED | Creative Learning Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/b59df451-218d-4086-83ae-7e6ec0aad39e/cooking+crew.jpg EmpowerED | Creative Learning Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/15540151-c688-4ff8-a47f-8fd13b73b997/in+the+field+at+dry+creek+farm.jpg EmpowerED | Creative Learning Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/72fd0d1b-ee9f-4def-80f2-a53ab4d3cfab/hand+puzzle.JPG EmpowerED | Creative Learning Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/2228030a-7da6-4fe5-b202-e9fa467394fc/binder+cleanout.jpg EmpowerED | Creative Learning Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/afea83cb-97c4-4cc4-af1c-9c30c905a4ed/Pride+Heart.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/ddd36f82-b10e-44d0-9a84-209a0b1ab195/Kids%27+Summer+Program+2026.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1651849120773-06TD8GFV93VLUJOYHF54/15c361c03aa70e85e8c076a1f8faa29fbb43b03b-14+%281%29.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/5e1d9603-7dcd-462d-9753-27a8e1d9b2fe/big%2Bkids.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1629937431709-DNJ08T9YVHPG6EOR8RAV/acp1083.jpg EmpowerED | Creative Learning Community Holistic We nurture a holistic environment where social and emotional well being, mental health, physical growth, and intellectual progress are all equally important. Kids learn best when their physical, emotional, and intellectual needs are met. Kids learn more deeply when they are intrinsically (self) motivated. Kids become intrinsically motivated when they have a vote and a voice in what they are learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1633576929856-QPWLDYF7X57VWZKRXJPF/EMPOWERED-LOGO_C.jpg EmpowerED | Creative Learning Community Get Involved! Enroll Volunteer Our Nondiscrimination Policy It is the policy of EmpowerEd to ensure equal opportunity to all persons served by or serving the organization, or having any relationship with the organization without discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, native language, citizenship, marital status, veteran’s status, political service or affiliation, or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1629942573534-V9CGALL9W9U7MB48T1RJ/acp1058-2.jpg EmpowerED | Creative Learning Community COVID-19 Update EmpowerEd will follow CDC guidance regarding Covid-19 and other health safety measures. (Access CDC guidelines here.) We encourage those who are sick to please stay home. If you think you might be sick, or were exposed to a sick person (not just covid), we encourage you to wear a mask. Please remember, there are people in our extended community who may not be eligible for the covid vaccine or who may have fragile health. We ask that you continue to be careful and considerate of others. 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I am delighted that you are joining us this year. Throughout your time with us, I hope you find more than a safe space for your child to learn the 3Rs (Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic). I hope you find an exciting, engaging, and empowering learning community where your kid can grow as a whole person: intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. As a mother, I want the best for my kid, just as you do. I dreamed of an environment in which my daughter and all kids could thrive. Where every kid is valued and challenged. A community where we encourage kids' curiosity, their respect for others, and their responsibility to the world. I want our kids to be healthy in body and strong in character; to find a balance between critical thinking and compassionate action; and to be generous of spirit and kind in their words and deeds. I want a safe and supportive educational environment that sees who they are and helps them to grow. As a teacher, I understand how important it is to have a high quality education, and that it can take many different forms. At EmpowerEd we go beyond intellectual success and integrate social, emotional, and physical learning as well. First, we built our foundation on research about child development and how the brain and body work. Then we created a curriculum based on best practices and integrated state and national standards. Finally, as we welcome children into our program, we incorporate their personal interests and goals to develop real-world projects. EmpowerEd was created by passionate parents, experienced teachers, and caring community members and we are excited to share it with you. Welcome to the EmpowerEd community! 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Here at EmpowerEd, our mission is to provide an exceptional educational environment where all are encouraged to be responsible, resilient, compassionate, and connected. Here is how our teacher visions our mission in a creative learning community: EmpowerEd fosters growth in every kid's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical capacities. Not only is this important for growth as human beings, it also aligns with research-based best practices for teaching and learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1630902153390-WKEAKWVCC3YV28PUKXJK/acp1035.jpg Learners Personalized learning is one daily component of EmpowerEd. Kids and their families work with the teacher to build a personalized learning plan. Based on the kids' interests and content standards, we create learning goals together and assess progress toward these goals. Personalized learning and daily lessons are organized in each student’s learning portfolio. Kids work individually or in small groups each day while teachers provide one-on-one support strategically to move student learning forward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1630901677145-KVP6Z3B14DIPD8C8N3OF/acp1079.jpg Learners Curiosity and wonder drive learning. Kids at EmpowerEd learn about the world we live in through a combination of the inquiry process and direct instruction. Phenomena and experiences spark curiosity and drive us to explore, experiment, and research the structure of our world. We will welcome guest speakers, take field trips to explore our world, and complete class projects. Through inquiry, students build upon prior learning, strengthen connections across concepts, and deepen conceptual understanding. This process works especially well for mathematics, science, and social studies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1630902493256-ZR7F0WWSPWHO82XJ4684/acp1025.jpg Learners Everyone has insight to share and we learn from one another. Literacy is essential for both self-expression and professional communication. Kids write to express, inform, and persuade. Kids read, analyze, and interpret a variety of texts connected to their interests and our shared learning topics. We engage in large group, small group, and teacher-kid discourse, both verbally and in writing. Finally, we have quiet time to read for pleasure daily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1630902588631-HZKV8IJH9IRW0W7QXIUM/acp1005.jpg Learners Now more than ever, the importance of social and emotional learning in the classroom is clear. Another essential part of our curriculum includes building skills in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. Lessons will include information on neuroscience and psychology that relates to learning, wellness, and social interaction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1630902703597-E5VSQLGMUQC6KWKQQYII/acp1056.jpg Learners Whole-class, mixed age collaboration is an exciting opportunity at EmpowerEd. Students bring diverse strengths and needs to the classroom and represent a developmental spectrum. Developmentally appropriate learning is incredibly powerful: the learning needs of a young child and an older adolescent are quite different and meeting each person’s needs is essential to our community. We will meet each learner where they are and move forward together. We care for the needs of ourselves and others. 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Contributions are welcome! https://www.empoweredbh.org/contact daily 0.75 2025-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/9e1264a3-915e-4294-9103-fc54e28e8c61/crafting.jpg Contact - Volunteer! Do you have a passion, skill, or idea you want to share with kids? Do you like being around amazing people? Do you have a little time you’d like to share with kids? Come volunteer at EmpowerEd! We welcome volunteers of many kinds! Here are just a few ideas: mentors/tutors cooking drop off and pick up times specific skills to share with the kids: gardening, carpentry, sewing, music, robotics, etc. Fill out our volunteer form and tell us how you would like to help empower kids! https://www.empoweredbh.org/why-empowered daily 0.75 2024-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1640549662741-A0M25SNSL98ZQ4QHPHXY/Whole+person.jpg Why EmpowerEd https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1640549769414-P5OKSLAN7CGP2R5NRBN7/IMG_0287.jpg Why EmpowerEd https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1640549849770-2XUF3BQH4XD0BXZQFI05/acp1037.jpg Why EmpowerEd https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1640549957394-LR8204GLDJ013QQ92GLU/20211103_145012.jpg Why EmpowerEd https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1640550116579-9YQMXI1MADW73Y1AXMVU/big%2Bkids.jpg Why EmpowerEd https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/1633579016557-3XQJ6DV0U2S98LNT9UPO/EMPOWERED-LOGO_C.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/e874bdd4-2071-4723-a147-0a5341e174f8/5+areas+of+focus.jpg Why EmpowerEd - Learning Environment A kid’s learning environment should be as diverse and adaptive as kids themselves. To create that environment, EmpowerEd focuses on 5 areas: Holistic: Embracing the whole person. Kid centered: Following the interests of the kid. Personalized: Acknowledging a kid’s abilities in addition to their interests. Applied life skills: Incorporating skills that are truly essential to life. Collaborative: One of the single most important keys to success in life is learning how to work with others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61200bdc1474a74e38fdad51/aeea2a5e-67a3-4d64-98fe-a9df86a92df0/Process.jpg Why EmpowerEd - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.empoweredbh.org/covid19-policy daily 0.75 2022-04-12 https://www.empoweredbh.org/employment daily 0.75 2026-03-10