MINI REBELS
A transformative
in-school program
for ages 9-15
Delivered
For youth, by youth
Rebels for Peace in Schools
CHANGING MINDS AND UNCOVERING RESILIENCE IN SCHOOLS.
The Mini Rebels Program is an interactive, engaging, and evidence-based Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program taught by the Rebels for Peace youth leaders to 4th-8th grade students in south side Chicago public schools.
Our Program decreases conflict, violence, and behavioral issues by increasing mental health, resilience, and problem-solving capacity.
Our children need people they can identify with, connecto to, and see themselves in. That’s who the Rebels for Peace are. It’s not just a program that is done TO our students, it is done WITH our students, and that’s what our youth need.
Sherri A. Walker - former Principal Harold Washington
The Rebels in Schools Process
Our program has up to 3 phases, depending on needs of t
The program has 3 key features and the following timeline.
01
12 Sessions:
Spark Curriculum
We begin by using a 12-week Evidence-Based Curriculum called S.P.A.R.K, teaching them the fundamentals of how the mind works, how to access their resilience, how to deal with emotions, reactions, and destructive thoughts, and more. This is NOT your typical SEL training. It is done BY youth, in a new, engaging, and interactive way.
02
13 Lessons:
How to become a Rebel for Peace Curriculum
We then continue with 13 weeks of follow-up learning experiences where we interact with youth and continue lessons, responding to the needs of each student. Their mind, wellbeing and resilience are the keys to not only working well in school, but also helps them in life in general.
03
Long term support
Lastly, we highly prioritize schools that see the value in long-term support - helping youth through different grades and experiences and having their back on the long term. This is not a ‘come and go’-program, we want to ensure the students get a solid foundation and that we can help the school deal with SEL challenges throughout their school experience. This can be anything from quarterly check-ins to monthly, to weekly - and is tailored to each school.
Hear from our Mini-Rebels
“The Rebels for Peace have truly made me a believer in their vision! The implementation of this school-based, social and emotional curriculum for our 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade boys has been amazing. The facilitators have exceeded our expectations and proven themselves, time and time again, with their commitment to executing the curriculum and building the rapport with our students. They are supporting our kids in learning, reflecting, enhancing their behavior management, improving self-control and conflict resolution. I am so thankful that we are in alignment and partnering to answer the desperate call to pour into the mental health of our youth. Truly, Thank You for your service, Rebels!” – Counselor, Chicago Public School
– Counselor, Chicago Public School