Advancing Black Lives in Education, Inc. ABLE

Advancing Black Lives in Education – ABLE, Inc. – is an non-profit organization established by a small group of former educators, administrators, school board members, and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) parents specifically to address the needs of Black children in this new virtual learning environment made necessary because of the coronavirus. We are determined that:

• All of our children must absolutely continue to thrive while learning virtually; and
• MCPS and other school districts must continue, and intensify, the focus on addressing existing educational inequities during this time and beyond.

ABLE is committed to being a force - a listening ear, a squeaky wheel, a source of information, and a provider of resources - to Black parents, children, and teachers to ensure that we are Advancing Black Lives in Education during these new and different times. . . and thereafter.

We provide online tutoring services, mentoring, and educational supplies to Black children attending the Montgomery County Public Schools. We also provide family training, parent rap sessions, and activities that address social-emotional strategies and educational strategies that will ensure their child(ren)'s academic success.

Please visit our website - www.advancingblacklives.org/get-involved to complete the appropriate volunteer form.

 All potential student volunteers will be vetted through their school counselors and will be contacted after the vetting process has been completed.