Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre: Evaluation Report Year 1

The Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre partnered with the Students’ Commission of Canada (SCC) to evaluate R.I.S.E Academy. The goal of this program is to deliver an innovative, virtual, experiential curriculum. R.I.S.E wants to be remembered as a safe place for youth to find themselves, become aware and confident in their brilliance and to network and leave feeling like they can accomplish anything. The program was evaluated through qualitative (focus groups) and quantitative (surveys) methods. Results indicated that the program successfully created a safe learning space where youth find themselves and be confident in their abilities. They were able to create strong bonds with their participants, which enhanced the quality of their learning and their growth.