PEP Students to Compete in “Stop the Hate” Essay Contest This year students from PEP Hopewell are participating in a contest through the Maltz Museum called “Stop the Hate.” The program is for 6th – 12th graders in Northeast Ohio and has two options for participating: an essay contest known as “Youth Speak Out” or
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In the School and Classroom Contributed by Julie Lanigan, Educational Services Coordinator In classrooms across Ohio and at PEP, teachers are working hard to prepare all students for what is to come. Their work includes ensuring not only that young people meet grade-level and content standards, but also that they can demonstrate that knowledge on
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At Positive Education Program, where we serve young people who have experienced complex developmental trauma, the work can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our successes are what sustain us. Recently, PEP received a note from the parent of a child who attended PEP Greenview a few years ago. Knowing that we are able to make this type
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It’s More than Just Music Class at PEP At PEP music class is more than just part of a well-rounded educational curriculum. It’s part of a strategic, therapeutic approach to help young people who struggle with emotional regulation and whose social emotional skills are lagging. A Typical Lesson in Music Class at PEP Kathlene Cramer
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