Wings for Kids | WhatWorksSC

Equip at-risk kids with the skills they need to succeed in school, stay in school, and thrive in life. Wings for Kids is dedicated to helping at-risk K-5th grade children succeed in school and life by providing high-quality social emotional out of school programming.

Counties Served: Dorchester (3 schools in North Charleston)

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Carolina TIP What Works SC Camp iRock (2017) WhatWorksSC

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Camp iRock (2017) WhatWorksSC
Camp iRock (Pickens County), a partnership of the United Way, YMCA and the School District of Pickens County, which is a free summer camp for rising 2nd-4th below grade-level readers with the goal of...
Camp iRock WhatWorksSC

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Camp iRock WhatWorksSC
2024 Finalist A partnership between United Way of Pickens County, the School District of Pickens County, the YMCA of Easley, Pickens and Powdersville, and Call Me MiSTER, Camp iRock is an innovative...
Upstate Schools Consortium | WhatWorksSC Carolina TIP What Works SC

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Carolina TIP What Works SC
The Carolina Teacher Induction Program (CarolinaTIP) supports the schools and students of South Carolina by putting teachers first. CarolinaTIP is designed to be a bridge for new teachers as they...
Clemson University Teacher Residency Program | WhatWorksSC

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Clemson University Teacher Residency Program | WhatWorksSC
Clemson University Teacher Residency Program prepares individuals enrolled in Clemson’s bachelor’s-to-master’s teaching program with strong content knowledge, a full year of student teaching, and...
Communities In Schools of South Carolina | WhatWorksSC

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Communities In Schools of South Carolina | WhatWorksSC
Communities In Schools of South Carolina surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Using the Integrated Student Supports model, the program...
Carolina TIP What Works SC Farm to Belly (2018) | WhatWorksSC

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Farm to Belly (2018) | WhatWorksSC
Farm to Belly is a 28-week fresh-produce program at SHARE Head Start Centers in Greenville, SC. Head Start Centers are federally-funded preschools for low-income children ages 3-5. Farm to Belly is a...
Carolina TIP What Works SC Healing Species (2016) | WhatWorksSC

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Healing Species (2016) | WhatWorksSC
With the help of rescued dogs nobody else wanted, Healing Species’ trained instructors provide twelve classroom lessons in compassion/humane education and violence prevention to elementary, middle...
Carolina TIP What Works SC Kids On Point | WhatWorksSC

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Kids On Point | WhatWorksSC
Kids On Point, located in Charleston, works in direct partnership with institutions of public education to extend, support, and enhance classroom learning by addressing 3rd-12th grade students’...
Carolina TIP What Works SC Make Summer Count (2017) | WhatWorksSC

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Make Summer Count (2017) | WhatWorksSC
As the top award recipient, Public Education Partners' Make Summer Count (Greenville County), received $5000 to support its ability to share its story and continue to expand throughout South Carolina...
Carolina TIP What Works SC Monaview MAGIC Initiative | WhatWorksSC

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Monaview MAGIC Initiative | WhatWorksSC
The Monaview MAGIC Initiative is designed to serve as an example of how a 21st CCLC program can foster social, emotional and educational growth in students and empower families through resources and...
Carolina TIP What Works SC Parents As Teachers SC (2013) | WhatWorksSC

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Parents As Teachers SC (2013) | WhatWorksSC
The Parents as Teachers (PAT) evidence-based home visiting model is designed to ensure young children are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. The model has demonstrated successful results in increasing...
Carolina TIP What Works SC Reach Out and Read (2014) | WhatWorksSC

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Reach Out and Read (2014) | WhatWorksSC
Reach Out and Read, a program that promotes early literacy by partnering with pediatric providers to supply these providers with books free of change for young children, was a finalist for the 2015...
Carolina TIP What Works SC Reach Out and Read (2015) | WhatWorksSC

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Reach Out and Read (2015) | WhatWorksSC
Reach Out and Read, a program that promotes early literacy by partnering with pediatric providers to supply these providers with books free of change for young children, was a finalist for the 2015...
SmartARTS WhatWorksSC

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SmartARTS WhatWorksSC
SmartARTS is Metropolitan Arts Council’s successful arts education/STEAM initiative. Founded in 2002, it provides Greenville County Schools with teaching artists, art supplies, professional...
Student DREAMers Alliance WhatWorksSC

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Student DREAMers Alliance WhatWorksSC
2024 Finalist The Student DREAMers Alliance (SDA) is a leadership accelerator that equips students to succeed in college and beyond, creating a pipeline of future Hispanic leaders. An initiative of...
Carolina TIP What Works SC Teacher Cadet (2012) | WhatWorksSC

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Teacher Cadet (2012) | WhatWorksSC
The Teacher Cadet Program is a secondary recruitment program aimed at attracting the “best and brightest” students to the teaching profession. The Program provides a curriculum-based, hands-on...
Carolina TIP What Works SC Teacher Cadet (2013) | WhatWorksSC

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Teacher Cadet (2013) | WhatWorksSC
The Teacher Cadet Program is a secondary recruitment program aimed at attracting the “best and brightest” students to the teaching profession. The Program provides a curriculum-based, hands-on...
Carolina TIP What Works SC Teacher Cadet (2015) | WhatWorksSC

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Teacher Cadet (2015) | WhatWorksSC
The Teacher Cadet Program, administered by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA), is a highly effective high school recruitment program aimed at attracting the state...
Carolina TIP What Works SC The Parenting Partnerships | WhatWorksSC

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The Parenting Partnerships | WhatWorksSC
The Parenting Partnerships mission is to support parents by providing education, information, and resources that parents can use in their role as their child's first and most important teacher...
Triple P | WhatWorksSC

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Triple P | WhatWorksSC
Triple P, the Positive Parenting Program, is a high quality, universally available, evidenced-based intervention with more than 20 years of peer-reviewed research. Triple P Greenville, launched in...
Upstate Schools Consortium | WhatWorksSC

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Upstate Schools Consortium | WhatWorksSC
The Upstate Schools Consortium offers professional development opportunities throughout the school year related to a wide range of topics, from literacy and math to college and career readiness to...