Current & Former Projects
Omaha Early Learning Centers: A program serving about 200 birth to three year old children in North and South Omaha each year. Evaluation funded through the Buffett Early Childhood Fund.
Nelson Mandela Elementary School: A private school providing a high quality free education to children in poverty living near 30th and Curtis Streets (by Miller Park). Evaluation funded through the Lozier Foundation.
Nelson Mandela Early Childhood Development Center: A private center providing a high quality free education to children in poverty living near 30th and Curtis Streets (by Miller Park). Evaluation funded through the Lozier Foundation.
Jesuit Academy: An all boys, Catholic school in Omaha, NE serving young men in grades 4-8. Evaluation funded through the Jesuit Academy.
Methodist Hospital Community Counseling Program: A barrier-free counseling program provided at no cost to children and families in targeted schools and community centers across Omaha. Evaluation funded through the Sherwood Foundation.
Phoenix Academy: A school for students with learning and other disabilities. Evaluation funded through the Lozier Foundation and others.
Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands--Late Night Teen Program: A program designed for teens attending BGC at the North and South Clubs. Evaluation funded through the Daugherty Foundation.
Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands--Readers to Leaders Program: A program designed to improve the reading skills of elementary school children in schools across Omaha. Evaluation funded through the Lozier Foundation.
Common Fund: A program providing utility assistance to those in need in order to reduce homelessness; a collaborative partnership of local utilities and agencies. Evaluation funded through the Sherwood Foundation and others.
Youth Frontiers: A program providing inspiration and support workshops for teachers and students in Minnesota, Nebraska, and Iowa. Evaluation funded through Youth Frontiers.
Justice for Our Neighbors: A program providing legal services to immigrants in Nebraska and Council Bluffs, IA. Evaluation funded through JFON.
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Past projects led by Dr. Lisa StClair at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE:
Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties
Educare of Omaha
Educare of Winnebago
Nebraska 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Randomized Control Trial of Educare
Nebraska Parent Information & Resources Center