Education Programs

Hosted 7,091 SPI Visits in 2023

Coaching Boys Into Men (CBIM) is an evidence-based program guiding high school coaches to teach male athletes about healthy relationships and the true meaning of strength. Adaptable for non-athletes, it addresses masculinity, aggression, consent, and digital disrespect. Aimed at Knox County's middle and high school boys, CBIM promotes environments where healthy peer relationships flourish, focusing on respect and understanding across all groups.

1,418 fourth and fifth graders enrolled in Knox County elementary schools were provided with essential hygiene and puberty products

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, key segments of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), serve youth across a broad age range, focusing on character, citizenship, and fitness. Cub Scouts welcomes boys and girls from 7 to 11½ years, promoting family involvement and foundational skills. Boy Scouts extends the mission to older youths, emphasizing personal values, heritage, and skills for adulthood.

KCHS delivers early intervention with Head Start and Early Head Start, aiding over 300 children and pregnant mothers. Offering home, center, and family care, it focuses on education, health, and nutrition. Its dual-generational approach involves parents in promoting child development and self-sufficiency, meeting diverse family needs for better health and school readiness.

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72 students received tutoring or homework assistance. 72 students received character building and social and emotional development support

191 Knox County girls, ages 5-17 were given the opportunity to participate in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. 78 Adult Volunteers supported the GSLE program

SPI Discovery Space, at 400 S. Main Street, offers an engaging environment for families, featuring educational and scientific toys. It aims to enhance community and scientific understanding among adults while supporting children's play and development. SPI targets lower-income and PK-12 children with hands-on science activities in summer parks, camps, after-school programs, and other venues. Actively participating in county-wide community events and libraries, SPI leads playful science activities for all ages, promoting learning and fun.

287 children and pregnant moms were enrolled in Head Start programs. 167 families made progress and achieved goals in the family partnership process

The Salvation Army's Learning Zone in Knox County provides after-school tutoring, homework help, and a summer day camp for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Aiming to enhance social, emotional, spiritual, and academic growth, the program includes snacks, academic support, dinner, and project work, all under trained childcare staff supervision. This initiative ensures a nurturing environment for comprehensive student development.

Girl Scouts in troops engage in activities that foster self-discovery, connection, and community service, tailored to their developmental and educational needs across six levels from Kindergarten through Grade 12. They enjoy meetings, camps, events, field trips, leadership training, and service projects in diverse venues like homes, schools, and churches in Knox County. Emphasizing a girl-centered approach, these programs empower participants to set and pursue their goals with the support of caring adults, ensuring a nurturing environment for exploring various topics and implementing their ideas.