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The Akers Group North America
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(317) 643-1791

Helping Children and Families make pro-social decisions

Helping Children and Families make pro-social decisionsHelping Children and Families make pro-social decisionsHelping Children and Families make pro-social decisions
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(317) 643-1791

Helping Children and Families make pro-social decisions

Helping Children and Families make pro-social decisionsHelping Children and Families make pro-social decisionsHelping Children and Families make pro-social decisions
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BtG creates educational and social pathways to opportunities missed due to the impact of the pandemic on students and families.  

Bridging the gap Summer Program

In-person Learning

Certified Teachers Qualified Staff

Certified Teachers Qualified Staff

Helping children "catch up" educationally, emotionally and  socially.

Certified Teachers Qualified Staff

Certified Teachers Qualified Staff

Certified Teachers Qualified Staff

Full-day programming for children of all abilities with Evidenced Based Educational Compliance  

ESY and Compensatory Services.

Certified Teachers Qualified Staff

BtG is a full-day program that is divided into three (3) two-week block sessions

Qualifying funding sources to enroll students in this program include, but are not limited to, SPED Part B grant, General Fund, Medicaid, and CARES (ESSA).  

BtG is a full-day program that is divided into three (3) two-week block sessions

BtG is a full-day program that is divided into three (3) two-week block sessions

BtG is a full-day program that is divided into three (3) two-week block sessions

 

Block One (M-F, 8-4):  June 9-20

Block Two (M-F, 8-4): June 23 - July 3rd

Block Three (M-F, 8-4):  July 7-18  closed June 20th & July 4th.

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BtG is a full-day program that is divided into three (3) two-week block sessions

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We will provide

BtG is a full-day program that is divided into three (3) two-week block sessions

We will provide

Language Arts, Math, Exploration of Our World, Independent Living, Culture and Society, Art, Music and STEM.  Gross Motor experiences through recreation and leisure activities.   

What TAG offers!

Volunteer and Staff Led Recreational Opportunities

Students have opportunities to play outdoor activities led  by highly effective staff. The staff genuinely care about the children's wellbeing and physical health.  

Traditional Classroom Instruction

Students participate in scheduled educational rotations suited to their academic levels with positive instructional strategies.

Positive Social Interaction

Students have access to safe positive interactions with peers of all abilities.

Additional Services

Coaching and Training

Unified Champion City Schools

Coaching and Training

TAG provides a wide array of training. 


Training Opportunities Include:

  • Critical Moment Training
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Team Building
  • Positive Culture Shifting


TAG Diversity Resources

Family Engagement

Unified Champion City Schools

Coaching and Training

TAG offers a variety of ways to get families and the community involved in the events at your building.


Events and Programming include:

  • Family Friendly School Programming
  • Family and School Community Events
  • Events tailored to fit your needs

Unified Champion City Schools

Unified Champion City Schools

Unified Champion City Schools

The Akers Group has partnered with Special Olympics to create opportunities for all students to participate in sports in Marion County. TAG will also work with elementary and middle schools to provide additional opportunities. If you are interested in other activities that are not listed, please reach out to discuss additional opportuniti

The Akers Group has partnered with Special Olympics to create opportunities for all students to participate in sports in Marion County. TAG will also work with elementary and middle schools to provide additional opportunities. If you are interested in other activities that are not listed, please reach out to discuss additional opportunities.


Extracurricular Activities include but are not limited to:

  • Unified Track and Field
  • Unified Robotics
  • Unified Football
  • Unified Bocce 
  • Unified Bowling
  • Unified Basketball


Unified Sports Information

Meet The Team

Chris Akers is the Founder and CEO of The Akers Group North America, LLC. His passion is helping children and families make pro-social decisions. Mr. Akers is happy to meet training needs and serve students and families each and everyday!


Twitter: @AkersGroup

Instagram: @the_akers_group

TikTok: @the_akers_group

LinkedIn: Chris Akers, The Akers Group North America, LLC

Cherard Boyd is Director of Programming for The Akers Group. Mr. Boyd has a passion for serving students and a knack for building positive relationships. 


Twitter: @MrBoyd_TAG

Instagram: @cherardboyd

April Bryant serves The Akers Group as the Director of Operations. Ms. April plans the exciting topics and activities during our camps and before and after school program. Ms. April is someone who is eager to ensure the students are engaged!


Twitter: @MsApril_TAG

Instagram: @on_bryant_time

TAG Staff

Our staff for camps and before and after school is a diverse and passionate team. They work each day to serve our students and create a fun, safe, and engaging environment that matches the values of The Akers Group.

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    POSITIVE CHOICE

    POSITIVE ATTITUDE

    B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Program

    Behavioral

     Address family Challenges 

    • Meet and Greet 
    • Build Rapport  
    • Establish Times for contact (Consistent but be flexible) 
    • Assess family’s needs 
    • Assess Students Needs 
    • Determine roadblocks to academic success 

    Response

     In person 

    • Safe and Effective 
      • In the home with precautions (Mask, Shield with Timed exposure limits) 
      • Alternative locations i.e. Library, School or Park 
      • Positive social interaction
    • Measurable 
      • Establish baseline 
      • Determine identified assistance opportunities 
      • Develop strategies for success    
    • Facilitate a communication pathway with the Family, Teacher, Administration rep and Therapist 
    • Emergency Situations 
      • Manage behavioral response 
      • Coach proper response techniques 

      Virtual

    • Rapid response 
      • Scheduled Zoom meeting 
      • Self-awareness assistance with YouTube practice (Virtual Office)
      • Emergent situations (Phone Calls or possibly in person when capable) 
        • Law enforcement involvement and safe school practice 


    Efficacy

    • Improved attendance 
    • Improved grades 
    • Less frequent negative behaviors             
    • Improved Self-motivation 
    • Improved Higher Achievement on testing

    Attentive

    • Mindful of fluid behavioral changes  
    • Observant of attitude, perception and affect 
    • Understanding of environmental restraints

    Therapy

    • No Cost or low cost
    • 1 on 1 therapy with a Master’s Level Clinician 
    • school and home based therapy 
    • Family therapy 

    Helping

    • Social emotional engagement    
    • Coaching and Positive practice 
    • Positive role modeling

    Education

    • In person homework help           
    • Connections to community based homework assistance 
    • Virtual assistance from a licensed teacher 

    PROGRAMS

    School and Student support services

    TAG offers mentors and behavioral coaches to serve children and staff in the class room .  

    Our Mission

     The Akers Group is rooted in helping children and families through difficult situations by providing positive choices and fostering positive attitudes.    

    Our Principles

    Education

     We believe that our children should have as many learning opportunities as possible. Children need extra practice and the chance to explore in a stimulating environment that encourages pro-active communication with care and concern that is socially acceptable in their chosen community. 

    Recreation

     We believe that children should have physical activity every day. This activity should be focused on maintaining positive health while  encouraging growth both physically and mentally. Recreation should be fun, challenging  and physically appropriate.  Most activities should be transferable to the children's natural environment.  

    Vocational

     We believe that children should have a discernible skill at the level that they can participate independently in a home or  work environment.  Our vocational practice promotes choice and a sense of pride on task completion with an understanding of skill building and pro social function.     

    Leisure Skills

     We believe that proper leisure skills are important for children to learn and practice often. We teach children to have suitable leisure skills that transfer to the home or living environment. Proper leisure skills can also be utilized for pro – social behavioral training and maintaining ones emotions through coping mechanisms and identifying what makes a child angry.      

    Forms

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    UCS Transitions Visual (2022) (1) (pdf)

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    UCS Roadmap with QR Code 23-24 (pdf)

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    Unified City Champions School Assembly Flyer 2022-23 (PNG)

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