About Horizon education alliance
Horizon Education Alliance: Unlocking Potential through Education
Horizon Education Alliance (HEA) is a non-profit organization that works with educators, businesses, and community leaders to provide innovative educational solutions to students in Elkhart and LaGrange counties. HEA believes that education is the key to unlocking potential and creating a brighter future for individuals, families, and communities.
HEA was founded in 2012 as a result of the collaboration between local school districts, businesses, and community leaders who recognized the need for a more comprehensive approach to education. The organization's mission is to create opportunities for all students by providing them with access to high-quality education that prepares them for success in college or career.
One of HEA's primary goals is to increase student achievement by improving teaching practices. To achieve this goal, HEA provides professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators through workshops, conferences, coaching sessions, and other resources. These programs are designed to help educators stay up-to-date on the latest research-based teaching strategies so they can better meet the needs of their students.
Another important aspect of HEA's work is its focus on career readiness. The organization partners with local businesses to provide students with real-world experiences that prepare them for success in their chosen careers. Through internships, job shadowing programs, and other initiatives, HEA helps students develop essential skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving abilities that are critical for success in any profession.
In addition to its work with educators and businesses alike; Horizon Education Alliance also collaborates closely with community leaders across Elkhart County & LaGrange County Indiana; working together towards common goals such as reducing poverty rates or increasing access healthcare services within these regions.
HEA also recognizes the importance of early childhood education in setting children up for long-term academic success. To this end; it has developed several initiatives aimed at improving early childhood education outcomes throughout Elkhart & LaGrange Counties including Pre-K Counts program which provides free preschool services low-income families who may not otherwise have access quality early learning experiences.
Overall; Horizon Education Alliance has made significant strides towards achieving its mission over past few years since inception - helping thousands of young people unlock their full potential through innovative educational solutions tailored specifically towards meeting individual needs while preparing them well-rounded citizens capable thriving within today’s ever-changing global economy!