How it Works - Four Program Areas
Colorado UpLift provides full-time, salaried teacher/mentors, who begin building relationships with kids in 2nd and 3rd grade.
Staff follow students from grade to grade until they graduate from high school and go on to pursue post-secondary education.
Along the way, staff members teach classes (In School), mentor kids (After School), build resiliency (Adventure) and prepare kids for college (Post Secondary). In more detail....
UpLift staff track those students as they travel to middle and high school and enroll them at those levels (Middle Lift, Fresh Lift and Lift Leaders). We call this our “pipeline” model. Other students can join along the way as seats become available.
Staff follow students from grade to grade until they graduate from high school and go on to pursue post-secondary education.
Along the way, staff members teach classes (In School), mentor kids (After School), build resiliency (Adventure) and prepare kids for college (Post Secondary). In more detail....
In SchoolWe teach character education and life skill classes in 28 Denver Public schools from second grade through twelfth grade.Our curriculum includes thirteen key principles: Seven character qualities:
After SchoolOur full-time staff mentor students using bonding activities and skill sessions. 
AdventureStudents develop resiliency through outdoor, physical activities.
Post SecondaryWe prepare students for post-secondary education and encourage them to achieve their dreams!Click here to see the results of our program! |
Schools we serve in Denver (Spring 2013): Elementary:
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The Pipeline Model
One of the main questions many people have is, “How do students get into the program?” This diagram shows a rough sketch of how the program operates.
UpLift staff track those students as they travel to middle and high school and enroll them at those levels (Middle Lift, Fresh Lift and Lift Leaders). We call this our “pipeline” model. Other students can join along the way as seats become available.