From pre-k to post-secondary education
This program will inspire, educate and motivate children to learn by instilling the belief that they can succeed
The development of P16 began as a result of the findings from the Treasure Valley Education Partnership (TVEP), a valley-wide research project commissioned by United Way of Treasure Valley in 2010.
TVEP focused on the 11 school districts and communities in the Treasure Valley which includes: Boise, Caldwell, Kuna, Melba, Meridian, Middleton, Nampa, Notus, Parma, Wilder, and Vallivue. The college-going rate for Treasure Valley students in the class of 2009 was determined to be 46% in the range of 23% to 58%. The Caldwell School District's college-going rate showed the greatest need for improvement.
For over a year, collaborative discussions took place between the Caldwell School District, United Way of Treasure Valley, Treasure Valley Family YMCA and the J.A. Kathryn Albertson Foundation. Out of these discussions came an innovative solution: P16.
P16 will prepare students to go on to post-secondary education and provide guidance toward their chosen career.