DEFYING THE ODDS LLC
Defying the Odds LLC is an educational consulting business that provides professional development workshops in the following areas: HB 410, McKinney-Vento Act protocol, How to create positive Climate & Culture, Climate survey & data assessments. Individual & group coaching for students is also available with a focus on independent living skills curriculum, social & emotional learning and individual service plans.
CEO & Founder: Jerimie L. Acree
Educational Consulting Services
Defying the Odds LLC uses a proactive training method to
improve stakeholders awareness in the following areas :
Student/Group Coaching
Individuals or groups dealing with social & emotional stress (pandemic, peers, family) will be coached up on self awareness skills, relationship building and social/emotional learning. Individual service plans will be developed for students receiving this service.
Value Added: Students will be able to identify and cope with triggers/stressors that affect their mental state. Service plans will assist students with improving self awareness and being able to transition back from traumatic events.
Camps, Before/After School Activities
Educational camp that aligns with to academic standards by Ohio State Board of Education
Develop scholars' academic learning deficits and their experiential learning. Academic learning support will focus on developing skills in basic reading, reading comprehension, mathematics problem solving, mathematics calculation and written expression,
Build holistic learners
Parents utilize ACE saving account to pay for services.
Independent Living Skills Curriculum
After completing lessons, students will gain the ability and knowledge needed to think critically, communicate effectively & function in today’s society. Here are a few lessons students will take part in:
- Financial Literacy
- Self Care/Personal Hygiene
- Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Goal Setting
Value Added: ILS curriculum will enhance districts social & emotional learning curriculum required by ODE. Increase student self awareness, self confidence and overall mental health.
HB 410 Protocol
Staff & administrators will gain much needed training on how to adhere to ODE attendance policy & a proactive approach to motivate students/families to attend school daily.
Value Added: This training/workshop assists staff and administrators will improve student engagement which ultimately will improve a district’s graduation rate. Also will improve each school’s attendance indicator.
McKinney-Vento Act Protocol
Staff & administrators will be able to identify & help students/families experiencing homelessness. Also training will include scenario based questions to test knowledge throughout sessions.
Value Added: Training will educate staff of the causes & effects of families being homeless. By educating staff, students & families will be linked to the resources needed both prior to and after experiencing homelessness.
Climate/culture workshop
Instructional staff & administrators will take part in an interactive professional development workshop discussing the school or organizations current climate/culture, initiatives to create & maintain positive climate/culture. Climate survey and assessment also available. School/organizations top three areas of concern pertaining to climate/culture will be identified and presented along with current policies/procedures contributing to a positive climate/culture.