About Our Program

What is SuperSeeds?

SuperSeeds is a positive youth intervention program that provides alternative approaches to discipline with a strong focus on youth development. The program serves schools and community organizations throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, with the goal of helping students improve academic success, social skills, emotional intelligence and overall behavior.

Who should participate in SuperSeeds?

Super Seeds is designed for students who may benefit from additional support, including those who:

• Are at risk of suspension or disciplinary action

• Need support with behavior, decision-making or conflict resolution

• Would benefit from leadership development and mentorship

Parents, schools and educators are also supported through the program.

What is the goal of the SuperSeeds program?

The overall goal of SuperSeeds is to positively modify student behavior while helping youth build the skills they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. The program emphasizes personal accountability, growth and long-term success rather than punishment.

What topics and skills does SuperSeeds focus on?

SuperSeeds supports youth development through education and skill-building in areas such as:

• De-escalation and conflict resolution

• Anger management

• Leadership development

• Social and emotional intelligence

• Financial literacy and entrepreneurship

How does SuperSeeds support parents and schools?

• SuperSeeds works with parents to:

  • Help them understand school policies and student civil liberties

  • Provide guidance on navigating disciplinary processes

• The program also supports educators by:

  • Offering alternative discipline resources

  • Helping teachers better understand the diverse needs of their students

  • Supporting positive behavior interventions in the classroom

How does SuperSeeds work to build relationships with law enforcement?

Super Seeds helps bridge relationships between students and law enforcement by creating structured, educational interactions that promote understanding, accountability and trust.

What is the SuperSeeds Options Day Program?

The Options Day Program is an alternative to suspension that provides students with a full-day, real-world learning experience focused on consequences, accountability and future opportunities.

What happens during Options Day?

During Options Day, students participate in a series of guided experiences, including:

• For the justice system experience, students visit the Hamilton County Justice Center, where they:

  • Sit in the arraignment court

  • Speak with judges

  • Observe booking and intake processes

  • Tour the jail and learn what life is like while incarcerated

  • Speak directly with inmates about their life choices and consequences

• At the medical and trauma awareness experience, students visit the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for a guided hospital tour, including areas such as the ICU and Emergency Department. Trauma prevention and outreach coordinators discuss the medical consequences of youth violence and students hear from violence prevention professionals and victim advocates who share lived experiences and personal reflections.

• Students gain education and career exposure as they visit the University of Cincinnati, where they engage with college students who share:

  • Their high school experiences

  • How they stayed focused academically

  • Scholarship opportunities

  • Career paths and future goals

  • Post-high school options available to students with strong academic and behavioral records

Where is SuperSeeds offered?

SuperSeeds operates in schools and community settings throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, with select program components hosted at partner locations.

Is SuperSeeds an alternative to suspension?

Yes. Through the Options Day Program, Super Seeds offers schools an alternative to suspension that focuses on education, accountability and positive behavioral change.

What are the benefits of participating in SuperSeeds?

Students who participate in SuperSeeds may:

• Develop stronger decision-making and conflict resolution skills

• Gain insight into real-life consequences of behavior

• Build leadership abilities and self-confidence

• Explore educational and career opportunities

• Strengthen relationships with family, educators and community partners

Will SuperSeeds help students make better choices?

Yes. By combining real-world experiences, mentorship, education and community partnerships, SuperSeeds empowers students to reflect on their choices, understand consequences aand develop the skills needed to make positive changes for their future.