Austin ISD PALS Stewardship Initiative
PALS is a nationally recognized peer mentoring and leadership program that trains students to support their peers, foster meaningful connections, and create a more inclusive school environment. Through service and mentorship, students learn to lead by example and make a difference in the lives of others.
The Austin ISD PALS Stewardship Initiative
YouthLaunch partners with Austin ISD to strengthen and sustain the Peer Assistance, Leadership & Service (PALS) program. Since 2013, the initiative has supported program growth through research, funding, training opportunities, curriculum development, and alumni engagement.
Key Elements in This Partnership
Through the Austin ISD PALS Stewardship Initiative, YouthLaunch partners with Austin ISD to strengthen and sustain the PALS program through research, funding, curriculum support, leadership development, and expanded opportunities for students and teachers. The initiative also supports the Austin PALS Alumni Corps, the YouthLaunch Austin PALS Fund, and ongoing collaboration with Austin ISD's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) efforts to help ensure PALS remains a model program for peer mentorship, leadership, and service.
For more information on the Austin ISD PALS Program and resources for teachers and students, visit the AISD PALS website: www.austinisd.org/pals