Career Month Contest – 2013 Entries
Congratulations to the winners of our Career Month Contest! A special thanks to all students who participated. Above are some of the entries for 2013.
The Importance of Building Resiliency
Resiliency has been defined as “the ability to overcome challenges of all kinds–trauma, tragedy, personal crises, plain ‘ole’ life problems–and bounce back stronger, wiser, and more personally powerful.” (Resiliency in …
Guinness World Record 2013
School on Wheels beat the world record for the longest line of backpacks. With help from volunteers, military personnel, and Pepperdine Students we lined up over 2,700 backpacks.
City of Malibu Commendation 2013
In 2013, The Malibu City Council congratulated School on Wheels on its twentieth anniversary and thanked their volunteers for continuing to offer homeless children in Southern California the support and …
Service Provider of the Year 2013
Villages at Cabrillo recognized School on Wheels as the Service Provider of the Year 2013 for the educational services we provide homeless children each year.
Tutoring Solutions: Advice and Tips to Suit your Student’s Needs #2
This workshop served as a question and answer session for tutors seeking assistance in helping their student. We shared ideas, strategies, methods and accommodations for students in varying grades and …
Tools for Success: Lesson Planning and Session Management
Getting and keeping a student’s attention is a critical factor in maintaining a successful session. This workshop discusses the timing, structure and content that maximizes attention and learning. Sample lessons, …
County of Los Angeles Award of Excellence 2013
On May 21, 2013, School on Wheels was presented with an Award of Excellence by YWCA San Gabriel Valley based on our impact in the field of education.
California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition 2013
This Certificate of Recognition from the California Legislature Assembly was presented to Catherine Meek, Executive Director of School on Wheels, for her dedication to over 500 hours of volunteer service.
College Planning: A Positive Future Within Reach
This workshop helped tutors with strategies on encouraging students to pursue college, and covered topics such as steps to take at any age, the benefits of community college, and how …