- “The program takes very little time to participate in throughout the week. And the time that is spent is well worth the academic time that is available in the day. The children feel better about themselves because they know how to deal with social emotional things that arise. Academics prosper and kids are better ready to learn.”
- - Tom Eichenberg
- Elementary Principal
- Spotsylvania, Virginia
- A letter to an Al’s Pals preschool teacher from a parent:
- “Thank you for making my daughter Alexa feel welcomed and loved every day. We have seen our daughter come out of her shyness state in just a matter of months. Most of all, she loves Al’s Pals and I think this is a big part of why Alexa is coming out more. Thank you to everyone who makes Alexa feel safe and wanted.”
- - Mrs. Sousa
- Parent
- Somerville, Massachusetts
- “The Al’s Pals curriculum, with Al, Keisha and Ty, gives children what they need so they can listen and can incorporate the ability to be part of a group. Without that, there is no learning.”
- - Kathy Bankston
- Kindergarten teacher
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Getting Started With Al's Pals
- Wingspan Technical Assistance and Support
- Wide Range of Funding Resources
- Schedule Al's Pals Training
Wingspan Technical Assistance and Support
Outreach Specialists offer free consultation services to educators, administrators, prevention specialists, grant writers, and other school and community professionals who are interested in Al's Pals. Wingspan staff are prepared to help you:
- Identify community partners
- Educate others about Wingspan programs and impact
- Identify potential funding
- Develop an implementation plan that fits your setting
- Strengthen grant proposals
- Coordinate training logistics
- Conduct local evaluation
Wide Range of Funding Resources
Al's Pals qualifies for funding in a variety of categories for both public and private grants including:
- Substance abuse prevention
- Violence prevention
- School readiness
- Head Start
- Social and emotional learning
- Life skills development
- Character education
- Quality enhancement/teacher training
Examples of specific sources that have funded Al's Pals include:
- Title IV Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
- Title I
- Substance Abuse Prevention Block Grant
- Tobacco Settlement
- State Incentive Grants
- Communities in Schools
- Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grants
- 21st Century Learning Grants
- Success by Six through United Way
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Title V Maternal and Child Health
Contact an Outreach Specialist to discuss budget considerations, explore funding options for your setting, and obtain assistance in navigating the grant-writing process.
Click here to schedule Al's Pals training.