The Collaboration Education® approach provides expert tutoring, mentoring and enrichment to economically disadvantaged, academically struggling K-12 students. These services are provided by retired and other professional educator volunteers engaged through our not-for-profit, registered 501(c)(3) organization.

While schools work hard to provide support and resources to students, and families aspire to provide help and resources at home that contribute to student success, some children still need additional learning help. The reasons can include, for example, interrupted education, family economic challenges, homelessness and newcomer status. The Collaboration Education approach is to work in coordination with schools, families and community organizations to help these children succeed. Activities take place outside of the school day and in a variety of community settings.

With retired educators among its founding members, our organization is specifically structured to recognize, honor and draw on the special skills of its professional educator volunteers to support maximum impact on the struggling children these caring adults serve. The Collaboration Education process also provides an easily accessible and clearly identified way for retired and other experienced educator volunteers, seeking such opportunities, to fully utilize their experience, knowledge and skills.