Overcoming Obstacles is recognized for effectiveness.

  • The Community Development Department of Los Angeles
    Overcoming Obstacles curriculum is recognized as an effective tool for helping high-risk students reach higher self-sufficiency stages.

  • The New York City Board of Education
    Overcoming Obstacles curriculum is recognized as a leading substance abuse prevention program and a leading school-to-career program.

  • New York City
    Overcoming Obstacles was the 2003 recipient of the Superintendent's Conflict Resolution Award for helping Brooklyn and Staten Island high school students succeed academically.

  • State of New Jersey
    Overcoming Obstacles is a recommended Character Education Resource.

  • Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
    Overcoming Obstacles is one of 80 recommended school-based social and emotional learning programs.