Options In Education Foundation

07/30/2025

Nationally, 80% of teachers are spending their own money on basic student needs, and with the education sector facing renewed funding cuts, that burden is only growing.

A $75 gift sponsors one week of trauma-informed, social-emotional learning (SEL) support for a classroom, including:
- Teacher coaching
- Mental health staffing
- Group SEL session materials

💬 “I’ve been teaching for over a decade, and Options is the first school where I’ve felt like the work I do to support students, emotionally, not just academically, is actually recognized. We do a lot of that through our SEL programs, and honestly, it’s what keeps a lot of kids coming back. With everything going on with funding right now, all teachers across the country are having to do more with less. The support we get from the community really helps us keep showing up in the ways that matter” - Options Teacher

Donate to sponsor a teacher: optionsschools.org/donate

07/30/2025

Not all students take the same path, and we’re here to support every one of them.

Through the Options in Education Foundation, your support funds real-world career preparation that helps students graduate with confidence, direction, and hands-on experience.

Your donation makes possible:
- Technical training and industry- recognized certifications
- Internships and job shadowing with local businesses
- Career mentorships and work-based learning opportunities

Many of our students are the first in their families to graduate, and for them, a trade program or certification can open life-changing doors.

This pathway isn’t just about jobs. It’s about purpose, independence, and hope.

Donate today: optionsschools.org/donate
Want to sponsor a student or host a work-based learning experience? Contact [email protected]

07/28/2025

Before a student can focus on school, they need food in their stomach, warm clothes, and a safe place to sleep. At the Options in Education Foundation, we help remove those everyday barriers, so students can focus on learning, not survival.

Your gift supports:
- Food and hygiene kits
- School supplies and backpacks
- Winter coats and clothing
- Crisis support for, transportation & basic needs

“During Thanksgiving break, a student reached out to me to share that they were experiencing housing instability, living out of a hotel, and had no transportation. Their family couldn’t access the school food pantry and was running low on food. Our Safety Director volunteered to drive an hour after work to hand-deliver food to the family so they could still celebrate the holiday.” - Options Teacher

This is what your donation makes possible: moments of dignity, relief, and humanity.

Your gift restores stability and hope, one student, one family at a time.

Donate now: optionsschools.org/donate
Want to help sponsor this support long-term? Email [email protected]

07/25/2025

At the Options in Education Foundation, we believe that students need more than textbooks and tests, they need safe spaces to heal, grow, and feel whole.

Your donation supports wellness initiatives that nurture the mind, body, and heart, including:

- Equine-Assisted Therapy (in partnership with Agape Therapeutic Riding)
- Music and art therapy programs
- Enhanced recreational and regulation spaces
- Programs that promote emotional, physical, and social well-being

These programs help students build confidence, regulate
emotions, and reconnect with learning, from a place of strength and safety.

But this kind of support isn’t funded by the state, it’s funded by you.

Your donation fuels the spaces and programs that help students thrive.

Support whole-student wellness: optionsschools.org/donate
Want to learn more? Email [email protected]

07/23/2025

At Options Schools, students can’t thrive if they’re battling anxiety, trauma, or depression alone.

That’s why the Options in Education Foundation is committed to funding vital mental health resources that create real change. Your donation helps make this possible by supporting:

- School-based counseling and therapeutic services
- Social-emotional learning and trauma-informed care
- Therapy dog visits that promote calm, connection, and regulation

These services don’t come from public funding, they come from people like you who believe in every student’s right to stability, healing, and hope.

Every gift helps fund the emotional support that keeps students engaged and moving forward.

Want to learn more about what your gift supports, like our partnership with The Chris Center? Email [email protected]

Donate now: optionsschools.org/donate

Because when students feel safe, they can finally start to succeed.

07/21/2025

For many of our students, earning a diploma is just the beginning. But without financial support, even the most determined graduates can find college, trade school, or certification programs out of reach.

That’s why the Options Scholarship Program exists.

With donor support, we help students cross the finish line, and launch their next chapter with confidence. Whether it’s a few hundred dollars for textbooks or a larger award for tuition or certification fees, your gift removes barriers and unlocks opportunity.

Our scholarships support:
- Two- or four-year college degrees
- Trade and technical programs
- Certification pathways in fields like healthcare, IT, construction, and more
- Apprenticeships and career training

But this is about more than money.

It’s about showing students that someone believes in them and giving them permission to believe in themselves.

You’re not just funding education. You’re fueling hope, purpose, and possibility.

Launch a future: https://optionsschools.org/donate

07/18/2025

At Options Schools, student success goes beyond the classroom. Our Student Wellness Program provides vital support in mental health, nutrition, and emotional well-being, ensuring every student has what they need to thrive.

From counseling and wellness check-ins to access to our student pantry, we’re here to meet students where they are, with compassion and care.

Because when students feel supported, they’re empowered to succeed.

07/16/2025

At Options Schools, we know students can't focus on learning when they're worried about basic needs. That’s why our Beyond the Classroom program offers a fully stocked resource pantry, providing essentials like snacks, hygiene products, clothing, school supplies, and more.

Every item is made possible by generous donor support, and every donation helps remove barriers to success.

💬 One student arrived without winter clothing and left with a warm coat, clean socks, and the confidence to return to class the next day.

You make this possible.

Your support helps us meet students with care, dignity, and exactly what they need to stay engaged and hopeful.

🧼✏️🥪 Want to help? Go to https://optionsschools.org/donate/
Thank you for turning compassion into action.

07/14/2025

At the Options in Education Foundation, our impact is only possible because of the incredible program partners who stand with us in supporting students across Indiana. Our program partners help us meet students where they are and walk with them toward a brighter future.

The Chris Center: Bringing comfort and connection through our Dog Therapy Program, offering students emotional support and stress relief from certified therapy dogs. 🐾

Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources: Helping students build trust and resilience through the Equine Therapy Program, using horse-assisted therapy to support emotional healing. 🐴

Ivy Tech Community College: Empowering students through our Dual Credit Program and Career & Technical Education, giving students the chance to earn college credit and certifications while still in high school. 🎓

Teach One to Lead One(T1L1): Providing life-changing mentorship to students who need a trusted adult in their corner, helping them build leadership skills, confidence, and direction. 🤝

Behavior Analysis Center for Autism (BACA) and Indiana Behavior Analysis Academy (IBAA): Supporting students on the autism spectrum with personalized ABA therapy that helps them grow both academically and emotionally. 💡

To all of our program partners, thank you for believing in our students and helping us build a community where every student can belong, believe, and achieve.

07/14/2025

Did you know Options Schools now serves students in all 92 Indiana counties?

Because of donors like you, more students than ever are finding flexible, supportive education that meets them where they are, whether online or in person.

Your support helps make this kind of impact possible.
Learn more: https://optionsschools.org/donate/

07/11/2025

We’re incredibly grateful to Indy Eleven for their ongoing generosity!
Experiences like these create more than just fun weekends, they build:
- Lasting memories
- A sense of community
- School pride and connection
This is what impact beyond the classroom looks like, and we couldn’t do it without community partners like Indy Eleven.
Thank you for helping us fuel joy, connection, and opportunity!

⚽💙 Huge thanks to Indy Eleven for their continued partnership and generosity in providing our Options students and families with tickets to this weekend’s match — and throughout the season!

Opportunities like these help build memories, school pride, and community connections. We’ll see you at the Mike this weekend! 🙌

07/11/2025

At Options, our teachers do far more than teach, they lead with compassion, creativity, and care that truly transforms lives.

Whether it’s delivering meals during the holidays, helping students navigate emotional challenges, or building trust through personalized support plans, our educators are the reason students don’t just get by, they thrive.

These stories are just a glimpse into the heart of our mission. We’re beyond grateful for every teacher who shows up with dignity, empathy, and unwavering commitment.

Thank you to our amazing Options educators, your impact is powerful, lasting, and deeply appreciated.