Wisconsin ROX Program: ROX gives girls a space to be themselves
A Story About: A Wisconsin ROX Program
Submitted By: Sam Dusek, Licensed School Counselor, ROX Facilitator
Key ROX Program Outcomes: Enhanced send of belonging, increased confidence
Did You Know? 78% of girls have improved school attendance or feel an increased connection to school
Sam’s ROX Story
Last year I had the opportunity to run the ROX Program as a quarter long course. As a busy school counselor, I was nervous to take on teaching an additional course, but I am so glad I did! I had a cohort of 8th grade girls everyday. I watched this group learn, grow and become confident ROX Girls. The girls often told me ROX was their favorite part of their day. One day a girl came in and told me she had a really rough day, but knowing that she got to end her day with ROX made it okay.
ROX Gives girls space to be themselves
My administrator stopped in another day and asked the girls what they liked most about ROX. Many of the girls said they loved ROX because it is a place where they can talk openly about what it is like to be a girl in middle school without feeling judged. ROX is a place where they can be themselves and be supported by other girls.
Over the course of the quarter the girls and I laughed, cried and learned so much about ourselves. This group of girls was so special. They all bonded no matter what friend group they were in outside of ROX. They included each other and cheered each other on. I learned as much from them as they learned from me. I will forever be grateful that I was able to spend that time with them!
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What is ROX?
Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) is the nonprofit authority on girls. We conduct large-scale national research with girls, deliver evidence-based programs in schools nationwide and equip adults to better support and empower girls.
What is The ROX Program for Girls?
The ROX Program for Girls is an evidence-based program that 5th - 12th grade girls can opt into with parental consent, delivered in schools by trained and licensed female professionals. The ROX Program gives girls the skills they need to succeed in relationships, academics, career and life and has been validated with over 55,000 girls.
The ROX Program covers topics including: communication, relationships, body image, social media, stress and pressure, self-defense, college and career, leadership.
Who can run ROX?
Female licensed school counselors, social workers, educators and psychologists are eligible to facilitate The ROX Program for Girls.
How can someone become a ROX Facilitator?
Eligible candidates must submit an application to complete the 3-day training that prepares and certifies Facilitators to run The ROX Program for Girls. There are virtual and in-person training options available. Learn more and apply here. Scholarships are available to get trained and start a ROX Program at your school.
No girl pays to participate in The ROX Program
Want to give and support a ROX Program? $100 sends one girl through The ROX Program.
$1,000 sponsors an entire cohort of 10 girls!