We strengthen communities by helping students discover their potential, develop real-world skills, and connect with opportunities that change lives.
WHAT WE DO
Our programs focus on key areas that help students achieve their goals and strengthen communities.
We teach organization, responsibility, accountability, and confidence through hands-on real-world experiences.
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We help students feel connected to their community and build bridges from school to real-world opportunities.
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We meet students where they are, focusing on their strengths and providing personalized support for success.
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Ice Cream Productions was founded by Edward Joseph Sattelberger, a dedicated educator who recognized that traditional education systems often fail students who learn differently. With firsthand experience working with at-risk youth, Edward Joseph Sattelberger built this program to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline.
Our approach is simple but revolutionary: meet students where they're at, focus on their strengths, and give them real-world experiences that build confidence and skills.
OUR APPROACH
We recognize that "different learners" come in many forms. These aren't problem students—they're students facing challenges that traditional education wasn't designed to address.
"A student who talks a lot but says nothing... is still trying to communicate something."
See How We HelpOUR IMPACT
Each year, we strive to transform lives and strengthen our community.
Success rate at program start (Sept 2022)
Success rate by December 2022
Improvement in just 4 months
Commitment to every student
Positive reinforcement decreased students receiving lunch detentions
Accountability combined with positive reinforcement outperforms punitive measures
Our techniques are transferable to traditional classroom settings
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Real-world skills that prepare students for success in life and career.
Students learn to follow processes and stay organized through real-world tasks that build confidence.
When students lead, they discover skills they didn't know they had. Completing tasks builds accomplishment.
Double-checking work and taking pride in tasks teaches students to be accountable for their outcomes.
True confidence comes from real accomplishments. Students learn business skills while building self-belief.
WATCH OUR STORY
See how Ice Cream Productions is making a real difference in students' lives through alternative learning approaches.
"Every student deserves someone who believes in them. That's what we do—we believe in them until they believe in themselves." — Edward Joseph Sattelberger, Founder
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Non-Negotiable
"Life is like a roller coaster. It has its ups and downs... but it's your choice to either scream or enjoy the ride."
GET INVOLVED
There are many ways to support students and strengthen our community.
Purchase merchandise created by our students. Every purchase supports the program.
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SUPPORT THE MISSION
When you support Ice Cream Productions, you give students a chance at a better future. Your donation helps fund programs, purchase supplies, and expand our reach to more schools.
Ice Cream Productions is a program committed to alternative learning success.