SRP helps students, families, and schools across the Chicago Southland navigate life after high school through clear, structured support that builds knowledge, skills, experience, and confidence for postsecondary decision-making, in partnership with the broader community.
Students and families in south suburban Chicago
Schools and educators serving marginalized communities
Community partners supporting postsecondary access and success
The SRP approach to postsecondary planning is grounded in MAAPS Coaching, a structured method designed to help students and families navigate life after high school with clarity, direction, and intention rather than guesswork. Postsecondary decisions are not solely academic, but are shaped by access, relationships, and the systems students must navigate. This approach is politically informed, recognizing how school structures, policies, and resource distribution influence both the options students see and the choices they make.
It also centers social-emotional awareness, acknowledging that confidence, belonging, and decision-making play a critical role in how students approach their future, while incorporating experiential learning to connect real-world experiences to students' interests and goals in ways that feel relevant and actionable. At the same time, the approach is culturally grounded, recognizing that student' identities, backgrounds, and communities shape how success is defined, and emphasizing that there is no single "right" path after high school, but instead a focus on helping students and families identify and navigate pathways that align with their goals, values, and circumstances.
M: Map the System: Understand stakeholders, power dynamics, and how decisions are influenced
A: Assess Your Reality: Identify your starting point, including goals, resources, and circumstances
A: Align the Plan: Clarify goals, interests, and build a personalized vision
P: Position for Access: Explore strategies, opportunities, and resources that expand options
S: Sustain Decisions: Build confidence, adaptability, and long-term follow-through