0 Teacher Training JA of Southeastern Pennsylvania Laura Yohe direct JAphiladelphia.org
1 Getting Started Materials: Teacher Checklist Kit – Guide for Teachers JA Step to Success Resource Page: japhiladelphia.org Overview Since 1919 K Million US Students 213,000 Volunteers Southeastern PA: 26,575 Students/1,500 Volunteers
2 Training Agenda Check-In and Materials Distribution…………15 minutes JA and Program Overview……………………10 minutes Tour Overview and Agenda……………………10 minutes Session and Kit Review…………………………20 minutes Teacher Checklist…………………………………10 minutes Q&A……………………………………………………15 minutes
3 Mission To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
4 Why JA in the Classroom? Experiential Learning External Volunteer Role Model Help Students: –Develop 21 st Century Learning Skills –Become College & Career Ready –Own Their Economic Success
5 Partnership for a College-Ready Philadelphia
6 Program Components I. Two (2) Pre-Visit Sessions II. College Site Visit 10:30am-1:30pm III. One (1) Post-Visit Session
7 Teacher Role: Overview Prepares and Delivers Sessions – 2 Pre-/1 Post- Scripted/Materials Provided Prepare for Site Visit: Photo Releases Name Badges Liability waivers Chaperones Prepare Class
8 Site Tour: What to Expect 10:30am – Arrival Teacher Registration/Receive Instructions Volunteer Meet Class/Welcome Session: 6-9 Teams 11:00am – 1:00pm Rotation: Lunch (30 minutes) / 4 Observation Areas Sticker Activity / Team Cheer Development Photos and Discussion 1:00pm – 1:30pm Event Review and Departure
9 Logistics 8 Bring: Registration Envelope with signed Photo Releases and University Waivers Student Name Badges Any school required materials, emergency information, etc. 10:30am – 1:30pm on Campus; Lunch will be delivered On arrival: Teacher to get off bus and register with JA Staff. Submit Completed Registration Envelope with Photo Releases and University Waivers. You will receive instructions.
10 Agenda: LaSalle A: Team Alumni B: Team Campus C: Team Career D: Team College E: Team Diploma F: Team Education G: Team GraduateH: Team Major I: Team Scholarship 10:3010:45Host Volunteers Welcome: On Buses (10 minutes) (1-2 Host Volunteers/Class) 10:4511:00transition 11:0011:15 LUNCH 1b1a4b2a3b4a 11:1511:30 2b2a3b1a4b3a 11:3011:45transition 11:4512:00 1a1b4a LUNCH 3a2b2a 12:0012:15 2a2b3a4a1b1a 12:1512:30transition 12:3012:45 3a3b1a4b4a2b LUNCH 12:451:00 4a4b2a3b3a1b 1:001:15transition 1:151:30Cheer Presentation if time allows (10 minutes); Host Volunteers Wrapup: On Buses (5 minutes)
11 Agenda: Temple School of Engineering A: Team AlumniC: Team CareerE: Team DiplomaF: Team EducationG: Team GraduateH: Team Major 10:0010:30Volunteers Stationed for Bus Arrival 10:3010:45Host Volunteers Welcome: On Buses (10 minutes) (1-2 Host Volunteers/Class) 10:4511:00transition 11:0011:15 LUNCH :1511: :45transition 11:4512:00 14 LUNCH 32 12:0012: :30transition 12:3012: LUNCH 12:451: :15transition 1:151:30Cheer Presentation if time allows (10 minutes); Host Volunteers Wrapup: On Buses (5 minutes)
12 Site Tour: Volunteer Responsibilities Meet class/teachers Read Guide for Volunteers – Prepare Cheer & Sticker Activity Connect with Students; Ask Discussion Questions; Lead Tour Teacher Role: Classroom Management, Stickers, Engagement
13 In-Class Sessions 8
14 Teacher Checklist 8
15 Final Reminders 25 Time Management – adjust as needed. Don’t rush but watch for learners’ engagement levels and adjust your pace. It is okay to skip around if it makes sense to you! Check for understanding – Pause and review! Be a positive role model – use positive language Keep it Interactive – Involve students in their learning! Make connections – Talk about your own experiences! Encourage! Reinforce – Relate to what students see on campus. Help them to bridge to their personal plans.
16 Q & A 26
17 Next Steps Logistics Plan Session Times Follow Checklist Assignment/Partners Turn in Survey Post-Program –Prepare Sessions and Materials Additional Resources -JA Step to Success Resource Page: japhiladelphia.org - JA USA