Welcome to The Village Place's Client Portal—your hub for turning powerful ideas into programs that work. Here you’ll find step-by-step tools for program creation, practical templates for smooth implementation, and clear dashboards for ongoing evaluation. Our team and partners are on call to troubleshoot, co-design, and refine with you at every stage. Explore trainings, resources, and data guides tailored to your goals and community. Let’s build, launch, and measure impact—together.
OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
We utilize nationally recognized clearinghouses—including What Works Clearinghouse, Evidence for ESSA, Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development, CASEL, and EdReports—to identify evidence-based practices. These resources guide the design and implementation of our curriculum and activities, ensuring that our programs are grounded in research and aligned with established standards
All Village Place programs are evidence-based and aligned with Arkansas Academic Standards. Each lab integrates research-backed practices, meets ESSA requirements for evidence-based programming, and supports measurable student outcomes in literacy, math, and social-emotional development. Our curriculum is continuously evaluated and refined to ensure it is responsive to the needs of students, families, and schools.
To schedule a call and learn more about our approach, please send us an email and include any pertinent information about your organization, goals, or areas of interest. This will help us prepare for a productive conversation tailored to your needs.
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EVIDENCE BASED
Researched Backed: In creating programming, we utilize research conducted by leading education and youth development organizations to design programs that meet Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) criteria for evidence-based practices.
STANDARDS ALIGNED
Standards Aligned: We utilize state and national academic standards to ensure every lesson connects with grade-level expectations in English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and STEM, reinforcing and extending classroom instruction.
MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
Measurable Outcomes: We utilize proven evaluation tools, assessments, and feedback systems to track student progress and demonstrate measurable growth in skills, knowledge, and engagement.
Our Process
Assess Client's Needs
Begin with student, family, and community input to identify needs, strengths, and priorities.
Review district/state standards (Arkansas ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science) to ensure alignment.
Examine gaps in existing school-day instruction where enrichment and support are most needed.
Research & Evidence Review
Use national clearinghouses (e.g., Evidence for ESSA, What Works Clearinghouse, Blueprints, CASEL, EdReports) to identify proven strategies and interventions.
Draw from peer-reviewed research and best practices in culturally relevant pedagogy, project-based learning, and social-emotional learning.
Design & Customization
Customize/adapt our current program offerings and/or develop hands-on labs and activities (e.g., business, theatre, STEM, wellness, trades) that apply evidence-based practices in creative, engaging ways.
Adapt lessons to be age-appropriate (K–5 vs. middle/high school) and community-centered (integrating local history, culture, and voices).
Ensure that activities are standards-aligned, measurable, and flexible for different learning styles.
Implementation Planning
Create pacing guides, sample schedules, and teacher training modules.
Build in evaluation tools (e.g., student work samples, focus groups, surveys, observation notes).
Provide professional development so facilitators understand both the content and the teaching methods.
Pilot & Feedback
Test lessons in classrooms or after-school labs .
Gather feedback from teachers, students, and families through student diaries/journals, weekly updates, and focus groups.
Adjust activities for clarity, engagement, and accessibility.
Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Track outcomes (academic progress, SEL growth, engagement levels) using both qualitative and quantitative measures.
Compare results against program goals and clearinghouse criteria for evidence-based practices.
Update curriculum annually to reflect new research, community feedback, and policy changes.