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Seminole schools report lower absences, referrals after ‘Finding Your Voice’ girls summit
Summary
District staff told the school board the third annual Finding Your Voice summit expanded to 23 schools and 302 students this year and cited declines in referrals, absences and failing grades for participating cohorts; the program remains free to students and is supported by district departments and local sponsors.
The Seminole County School Board on April 8 heard a presentation on the district’s Finding Your Voice girls summit, which administrators said reached 23 schools and about 302 students this year and produced measurable declines in disciplinary referrals, absences and failing grades for many participating cohorts.
District staff said the program began three years ago and expanded from 12 schools and about 120 students in year one to 23 schools and roughly 302 students in year three, with the culminating summit held at the University of Central Florida. Superintendent Beaman introduced the presentation; Dr. Cummings and program lead Ms. Faizon walked the board through the curriculum and outcomes.
Program leaders said the initiative combines an annual large-day summit with ongoing small-group counseling in schools. Organizers reported that 65% of participating…
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