PHILADELPHIA – EmpowerUCatapult Learning's mental health and resilience solution, today announced the expansion of its Tier 2 programming to further help schools support students with subclinical mental health needs. With the introduction of its new School-Led Group Support product, EmpowerU now offers a comprehensive set of Tier 2 solutions designed to help schools efficiently address non-academic barriers to learning, such as stress, anxiety and bad mood, without increasing staff. workload.
EmpowerU's flagship Level 2 resilience program supported over 30,000 students last year, helping them improve resilience with the support of their EmpowerU 1:1 coach. Building on this success, EmpowerU's new school-led group support program allows busy school counselors to use specific, ready-to-deploy tools to address each student's unique needs in a single area, such as friendships or emotional regulation. The program is easy to implement with fidelity and includes live dashboards for data collection and progress tracking, ensuring flexibility and efficiency.
“Our school partners love how our Tier 2 product, with personalized counseling, helps address the needs of students who require higher levels of support. However, they also needed a solution to support students with lower levels of need in specific areas such as building confidence and developing healthy habits,” said Katie Dorn, co-founder of EmpowerU. “Our new program provides support to specific groups that can be facilitated by the school's own staff, while eliminating the logistical and scheduling challenges of implementation.”
Key features of EmpowerU's expanded Level 2 offerings include:
- Holistic and specific support: Schools can choose between skill-building interventions for specific needs, such as emotional regulation, or more comprehensive and holistic options for students facing more complex challenges.
- Flexible delivery: Whether group support led by school staff or independent online learning, EmpowerU offers easy-to-implement solutions that reduce demands on staff time and resources.
- Track progress in real time: With pre- and post-program assessments, school leaders can track student progress and make data-driven decisions to ensure interventions are effective.
- Preventive approach: EmpowerU helps schools intervene early, giving students the support they need before problems escalate into more costly interventions.
- Seamless integration with MTSS Student Support Hub: Educators can combine EmpowerU's Level 2 products with Intellispark Pro to easily identify student needs, provide timely and targeted interventions, and collaborate with colleagues on progress and results.
EmpowerU recognizes the heavy burden it places on school mental health professionals, who are often tasked with supporting hundreds of students simultaneously. The expansion of its Tier 2 suite directly addresses this challenge. Both the Comprehensive Level 2 Programme, which offers individualized training, and the new School-led Group Support, offer schools efficient, high-impact solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing frameworks.
“More than 90% of students who complete EmpowerU programs make measurable gains in improving emotional regulation, focus and engagement,” Dorn said. “By equipping schools with holistic and targeted mental health tools, EmpowerU helps prevent the need for intensive Tier 3 interventions, improving outcomes for both students and staff.”
About EmpowerU
EmpowerU, Catapult Learning's mental health and resilience solution, is a leading provider of evidence-based programs that support students facing non-academic barriers to success. Through its comprehensive approach, EmpowerU equips schools with the tools and strategies necessary to deliver targeted interventions that empower students to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. With a commitment to data-driven decision making and a focus on delivering care coupled with evidence-based practices, EmpowerU is dedicated to transforming student outcomes. Get more information at www.catapultlearning.com/empoweru.
About learning catapult
Catapult Learning, a division of FullBloom, offers student intervention programs and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools, executed by a team of experienced coaches. Our professional development services strengthen the capacity of teachers and leaders to raise and sustain student achievement. Our intervention programs support struggling students with instruction tailored to each student's unique needs. Across the country, Catapult Learning partners with more than 500 school districts to produce positive outcomes that promote academic and professional growth. Catapult Learning is accredited by Cognia and has earned its 2022 System of Distinction honor.
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