A weekly Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program serving youth in Austin-area elementary, middle, and high schools.
Help Support Circle Up!
We are able to expand to new schools as we receive more funding. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Questions? Please call us at 512.476.8884 or email programs@amalafoundation.org.
Effective learning happens when youth have a support system to help them cope with the challenges of adolescence, including: peer pressure, low self-esteem, bullying, anxiety associated with academic and social pressures, and lack of connection. Circle Up provides that support system.
Research shows that 12% of Austin ISD students continue to miss school because they feel too sad or depressed to attend. 17% percent of students in AISD also reported that their ability to cope with stress or negative emotions was poor or very poor, an increased from previous years. Nearly 1 in 10 students reports being bullied DAILY (all citations: Ready By 21 Texas).
Through mindfulness, sharing circles and engaging interactive processes, Circle Up builds connections and community in schools, develops resilience and healthy coping skills, and helps youth find their leadership voice.