DADS FOR EDUCATION
DADS ARE DOING SOMETHING
DADS FOR EDUCATION: Transforming Schools Through Male Involvement
Founded in 1995, the DADS ARE DOING SOMETHING program helps school districts recruit and activate positive male role models to create lasting educational impact. Through a relaunch of this successful program, we're building stronger schools and brighter futures for all students.
Our Mission
Connect
Bringing positive male role models directly into school environments where they can make the greatest difference.
Improve
Enhancing educational outcomes through consistent, quality male engagement across all student activities.
Strengthen
Building robust community support systems that empower students to reach their full potential.
Who We Are
National Network
A growing coalition of volunteer male mentors spanning schools across the country.
Diverse Representation
Fathers, uncles, grandfathers, and community leaders from all walks of life.
Committed Advocates
Dedicated men united by a shared commitment to student achievement and well-being.
Increasing Male Involvement to Improve Student Outcomes
Extensive educational research demonstrates that active male involvement creates transformative impacts on student achievement across all demographic groups. When dedicated male role models consistently engage in educational environments, students experience measurable benefits including heightened academic motivation, significantly narrowed achievement gaps, and demonstrably stronger college readiness and career outcomes. These positive effects extend beyond academics to improved social-emotional development and school climate.
DADS Making an Impact Across America
Our program has successfully transformed schools in communities nationwide. Here are some of our past chapter locations:
North Chicago, Illinois
Trenton, New Jersey
Pasadena, California
The DADS Are Doing Something program was founded to address the need for male engagement in education, particularly in school districts with predominantly female representation. We have launched DADS programs in cities including, North Chicago, Illinois, Trenton, New Jersey, and Pasadena, California.
Helping Districts Recruit Volunteers
Marketing and Outreach
DADS FOR EDUCATION works with a single point of contact at the district level. We help market the DADS ARE DOING SOMETHING program, attracting volunteers and onboarding them into the program.
Consistent Development
Volunteers receive specialized training in mentorship strategies and classroom support techniques.
Program sustainability
DADS FOR EDUCATION helps districts form DADS organizations that are designed to become self-sufficient for years.
Ways DADS Can Help
Classroom Support
Assist teachers with daily activities, provide one-on-one tutoring, and offer additional academic support to struggling students.
Reading Programs
Participate in literacy initiatives by reading to children, listening to students read, and helping develop crucial language skills.
Event Attendance
Create supportive environments at sporting events, performances, and competitions, celebrating student achievements.
After-School Engagement
Lead or assist with clubs, homework help sessions, and special interest activities that extend learning beyond regular hours.
School District Partnerships
Connected Communities
Building partnerships with people in the community
Customized Strategies
Tailored to district needs
Collaborative Approach
Working together with schools
We partner directly with school districts to develop customized male engagement programs that align with existing educational initiatives. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless integration with district goals while engaging the community in the education of its children.
DADS Help Schools
Foster Supportive Environment
Having men from our community invest time shows these kids someone believes in them.
Boost Engagement
Men compliment female-dominated schools helping all students see themselves in the people who are investing in them.
Attendance Impact
DADS volunteers build relationships that make students want to come to school
Start Your DADS ARE DOING SOMETHING Chapter
Contact Us
Email: Info@DADSFOREDUCATION.com
to express interest.
Schedule a Presentation
Discover the amazing impact of the DADS ARE DOING SOMETHING program on school districts.
Train
Participate in our comprehensive orientation program to prepare for effective school engagement.
Launch
Transform your school district with the DADS Program and watch the children thrive.