RISE - Read, Inspire, Support, Educate - places Seattle University students in early learning classrooms to facilitate social emotional development and kindergarten readiness.
RISE works with students at five locations in Central Seattle:
Bailey Gatzert Elementary
CISC at Yesler Community Center
LAUNCH at Madrona Elementary
Denise Louis Education Center at Yesler Terrace
RISE teachers participate in a five-week training series during the fall of each academic year, prior to entering the classroom, with classroom participation beginning each January. Training is ongoing throughout the year.
Teachers spend a minimum of four hours each week in the classroom (two sessions per week for two hours each).
Classroom sessions with scholars focus on literacy, language, and social-emotional learning.
Classroom sessions last around 18 weeks, January through June.
