Portable Practical Educational Preparation, Inc. (PPEP, Inc.)

For several years we have endeavored to create a culture that develops the teacher-as-mentor within our schools. The pandemic of 2020 and '21 demonstrated the need for that mentor model to take a central role. As an alternative school our at risk students represent a singularly vulnerable population, frequently with the most tenuous connection to their educations. The kinds of strong student/teacher relationships the develop when a teacher adopts the role of advocate, guide and trusted adult in a student's education have a profound impact on educational outcomes.

Our goal is to retain staff that are key roles towards our student achievement and prevent further learning loss by supporting our families academically and social emotionally. Our Student Success Coaches will support attendance, engagement, and social emotional support for all students including students from low-income families, students of color, English Leaners, children with disabilities, students experiencing homelessness, children in foster care, and migratory students.