About the Intervention
Twelve Together is a one-year peer support and mentoring program for middle and early high school students. The program offers weekly after-school discussion groups led by two trained volunteer adult facilitators. Each peer discussion group consists of about 12 participants, who are a mix of students at high risk of academic failure and others at lower academic risk. Group discussions are based on student interest, usually focusing on personal, family, and social issues. The program also offers homework assistance, trips to college campuses, and an annual weekend retreat. To promote group cohesion and develop teamwork skills, the program begins with a weekend camping outing. Facilitators are usually college students who volunteer their time.
Statistical Findings
Positive effect: on staying in school
No effect: on progressing in school
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Focus Areas
Drop-Outs, Social-Emotional LearningPrograms & Services
Student retention / Dropout PreventionDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Student(s)Citation
U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, What Works Clearinghouse. (2007). Twelve Together. Retrieved from https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/WWC/intervention/319.
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