Education
and Youth Development
Empowering Communities. Changing Lives.
Supporting Youth to Become Ready for “College, Work, and Life” While Supporting Family Engagement
It takes the collective effort of many to ensure a child’s success into adulthood. At times, it requires going above and beyond to give young people a real chance at a successful future. The Houston Area Urban League’s Education and Youth Development (EYD) services are designed to meet that need—offering urban youth, regardless of their background, meaningful opportunities to thrive.
Through our core programs, which are grounded in an educational support model and evidence-based practices, HAUL/EYD prepares students for college, careers, and life. Our work is shaping the next generation of leaders, innovators, and community advocates for the 21st century. Preparing students for the future is not just our mission; it is a life-changing opportunity for the youth we serve.
Services
- ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
students acquire academic skills which lead to high school graduation and college admissions
- SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
students acquire social and emotional skills which help them contribute positively to society now and as adults
- COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
students are prepared to succeed in college and their career
Your support can change lives.
Help us provide young people in our communities with the resources, guidance, and opportunities they need to grow into confident, capable individuals who will shape and uplift the future.
Core Programs
Project Ready 2.0 is a Post-Secondary Success College Access Curriculum, offering a comprehensive approach to meeting both the academic and personal needs of youth in the Urban League Movement. Unlike traditional college access programs that primarily focus on academic preparation, this curriculum also prioritizes students’ personal and social readiness for college.
UW Early Childhood/Youth Development
HAUL’s Project Ready Education & Youth Development focuses on sustained literacy development and college and career readiness. Through Family and Community Engagement (FACE) programming, families, communities, and schools work together to support student success, resulting in stronger communities. These services amplify the voice of families and advance literacy by addressing students’ needs, helping every student reach their full potential.
NUL Project Ready
The program provides students with mentoring, tutoring and service learning on campus. Students receive additional instruction using curriculums such as the Search Institutes 40 Developmental Assets, STEM, Adolescent Literacy Tool Box, Prepared 4 Life, and Four Dimensions of College Readiness.
SHELL Power Through Partnership
The Program will ensure students graduating from High Schools are prepared for College culture and success, by strengthening our partnerships with HBCU institutions. The Program will provide services to develop parents’/caregivers’ knowledge and skills to implement the dimension of college/career readiness, college admissions process, college and financial aid processes, and understanding of NCAA Eligibility Requirements. The program will integrate academic, life skill-building career exploration through three major components: 1) Academic Development, 2) Social Development, and 3) College-Career Culture and Awareness.
Texas School Ready
Texas School Ready (TSR) is a comprehensive, research-based model serving children from birth to age five. It ensures that high-need, at-risk children receive targeted instruction in critical school readiness skills. Since its launch in 2003, thousands of early childhood programs across Texas have implemented the TSR model. As the program has expanded, researchers at the Children’s Learning Institute at the University of Texas Health Science Center have collected extensive data to monitor changes in teachers’ instructional practices and improvements in students’ school readiness. The results speak to the program’s innovation and effectiveness.
For more information about Texas School Ready, visit: texasschoolready.org
HISD School Year Project Ready
G.E.N.L.I.T.E.S. (Birth to 10 years)
A Formidable Foundation To Acquire Essential Skills in Multiple Developmental Domains
GENLITES (Gaining Early Needed Literacy Information To Excel & Succeed) focuses on enhancing adult knowledge to:
GENLITES is designed to support early learners in developing essential skills across key developmental areas, including social-emotional growth, language and literacy, cognitive development, and motor skills. The program focuses on promoting reading proficiency by third grade and strengthening academic foundations in the elementary years. Through engaging, age-appropriate training in literacy, math, and science, GENLITES helps children build a strong educational foundation. Participants also gain tools and strategies that can be applied in both home and classroom settings to support positive social development and academic success.
Making the Transition from Childhood to Adolescence A Little Easier
M.I.D.L.I.T.E.S. (11-14 years)
Making the Transition from Childhood to Adolescence A Little Easier
MIDLITES (Managing Individual Development Leading Into Transitional Education Skills)
The program is designed to increase college readiness among middle school students while helping them develop essential life skills for a successful transition into high school and beyond. Each participant will create a personalized high school and college plan that can guide them throughout their academic journey. By the end of the program, MIDLITES participants will be prepared to transition into NULITES, where they will refine their college plans and begin developing strategies to explore and pursue future career paths.
N.U.L.I.T.E.S. (15-18 years)
Encouraging The Youth To Take The Path Towards Lifelong Success After High School
NULITES is (National Urban League Incentives To Excel & Succeed)
The program is intended to highlight the strengths and potential of today’s youth while offering meaningful opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. By the end of the program, each participant will have developed a college plan, career plan, and a personal portfolio to help guide them toward achieving their long-term goals. Participants are also expected to uphold the seven NULITES Principles, which were designed to instill the core values and attributes that lead to lifelong success.
HILITES (19-25 years)
Ensuring Young Adults Finalize Their College Education Successfully
HILITES is designed to support students who have obtained a high school diploma and enrolled in college. College students will obtain supportive resources key for college completion. College and career achievement will be highlighted to inspire children and youth who are GENLITES, MIDLITES, and NULITES.
Second Century Vision
It’s True: It Takes a Community to Raise The Next Generation
This program is focused on ensuring everyone has the opportunity to attain a sustainable quality of living by increasing their financial stability, supported by early education and youth development, and healthcare, and our continued commitment to the safety net.
Summer Programs
Providing Interactive Activities To Promote Educational Development
One of the ongoing challenges faced by parents and educators is the summer learning loss that often occurs when students are out of school. To help reduce this loss, it’s important to provide students with engaging experiences that support both educational and cultural growth. Our summer programs offer interactive activities and field trips designed to strengthen students’ competence, boost their confidence, and build character.
EYD events empower the youth from various communities throughout the Houston area. These events are possible through your support and your attendance. Spread the word about what HAUL is doing to empower the youth of today by coming to an event that will hopefully provide you with the opportunity to understand the vision that we have for our youth. We hope you will join us.
Partner with Us
Our programs are designed to give young people the opportunity and support they need to succeed. It’s that simple. Your involvement can provide hope and open the door to a brighter future.
There are many ways to partner with us. Whether you’re making a financial contribution or offering your expertise and resources as an organization, your support strengthens our education and youth development efforts. You can also make a meaningful impact by volunteering as a mentor, sharing your guidance and wisdom with the next generation as they navigate their personal and professional journeys.
To learn more about how you can partner with the Houston Area Urban League and support our Education and Youth Development initiatives, contact us today.
