Teachers and staff from YESS and STEP (Safe Schools) joined together for two professional development training sessions on Motivational Interviewing (MI), learning to use a communicative skill set to motivate change in students. Johnizan Bowers, educational trainer for the Administrative Office of the Courts, led the sessions and discussions. YESS is exploring ways to implement […]
Fort Douglas
Students in Jodie’s class at Salt Lake County Youth Services recently took a field trip to Fort Douglas, up by the University of Utah. They toured the old army base, took a closeup look at the helicopters, and saw all of the equipment required by a paratrooper! Their tour guide had also made some chocolate […]
Genesis Students get a Dose of “Reality”
The students at Genesis Youth Center got to experience a bit of reality with Reality Town, a simulation of the complexities of finances in real life. Students are assigned a job with a fixed salary, familial circumstances, and strive to figure out how to handle all of the typical expenses of life as they face […]
Love Bugs for Soldiers
“My class loves soldiers, so for our service project this month we made love bugs for them so they wouldn’t feel alone and to thank them for fighting for us so we can be free.” Sharon Hall, Teacher, Christmas Box House
Action!
Students in Jodie’s classroom at Salt Lake Youth Services are using their time at SpyHop to create a video for the “I Can Make a Difference” contest. We are excited to see the final project!
A Colleague Returns
Jim, who retired after 30+ years of teaching, is returning with his expertise as an English teacher, to join us as a tutor in our reading program. We are thrilled to have him back and to share his talents and make a difference with students. Welcome back, Jimbo!
WYC at the Academic Bowl
The Academic Team at Wasatch Youth Center studied hard to make a good showing at the Academic Bowl on March 12 at Slate Canyon. Wasatch placed 3rd overall, only losing one round to Farmington Bay. In the individual competition we had one student place 2nd. The boys did a great job and walked away knowing […]
Cool Science at Youth Services
Students in Mrs. Horgan’s class at Youth Services broke open some geodes and talked about how the crystals were formed inside. Then they tried their hands at making crystals. Mrs. Horgan said, “you can’t beat nature!”
ARTEC Is Now AIM
ARTEC (Adolescent Residential Treatment Education Center) moved in January to the Parkview campus of Valley Behavioral Health. It is now solely a day treatment program, so the name has been changed to AIM (Adolescents in Motion). Granite School District provides the educational services through YESS, Special Education, and the Home Hospital programs.
Math Using Technology
Students in David’s math class at Genesis integrated technology in their math assignment, creating isometric drawings. Euclid would be in awe!
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