• 2008-2009 dates and locations TBD

University credit for this institute is pending (additional University fee required) and will be made available to individuals who participate fully in all three days of the institute.

All inquiries and requests for enrollment forms should be directed to Lisa Manning at 310.825.2488 or via

Discover the Power of Advisories! is a three-day institute designed for secondary-level educators exploring the use of Advisory programs in Small Learning Communities (SLCs) or looking for strategies that support student retention and outreach at their school sites.

Developed by the Educational Alliance at Brown University, Advisory programs are based on the idea that secondary-level students are more successful when they have at least one adult in the school community who knows them well. Research shows that students who feel supported by school leaders are less likely to have poor attendance or to drop out of school.

Advisory programs strengthen a student’s connections with the school, facilitate both academic achievement and personal growth, and provide the opportunity for students and teachers to create a strong sense of community. Whether your school is thinking of starting an Advisory program or already has one in place, the strategies learned in this institute will guide your school community in addressing these issues and creating a sustainable infrastructure that supports your student population.

Download our Discover the Power of Advisories! brochure and application to learn more.

Read participant testimonials from past Discover the Power of Advisories! institutes . . .

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