Mentoring 101 Facilitator: Peggy Fuller Panelists: Heather Lillard, Miami, OK Angie Lawson and Teresa Howard, Clinton, MO

Types Of Mentoring Programs Building Level Classroom Level Targeted Small Groups Targeted Individuals Specific Events/Programs

Building Level Programs Bright Futures Building Partners Focus is on meeting needs of the students and staff in a particular school building Larger community businesses “adopt a school”

What Do Building Partners Do? Sponsor assemblies Present awards Welcome students on 1st day Provide incentives Decorate Help when volunteers are needed Provide holiday goodies/treats Become a part of the school family

Building Partners

Building Partners

Classroom Level Mentors Classroom Partners Smaller businesses, organizations, Sunday School classes, individuals and families Mentor students at classroom level Give time, talent and treasure to meet needs of classroom

What Do Classroom Partners Do? Provide projects , crafts, games Bring holiday or birthday treats Share about their organization Join in parties, celebrations, etc. Help with service learning Encourage the students Teach a new skill/Supplement classroom lesson Read to the students

Classroom Partners

Classroom Partners

Small Group Level Programs Work with students in small group setting Build relationships with students in the group

Targeted Small Groups Reading Pals Building Partners volunteer to come in on a monthly/bi-weekly basis to read books to their assigned class _Oftentimes these books supplement a current unit of study.

Classroom Reading Pals

Small Group Mentoring

Targeted Small Groups, cont. Character Ed Basketball Camp -Anyone can volunteer, including building sponsors and classroom partners -Work with specific small groups on basic basketball skills while promoting positive character

Character Ed Basketball Camp

Small Group Mentoring

Individual Mentoring Volunteers/Mentors can be anyone, including building sponsors and classroom partners Give time to work with specific students on specific needs Build relationships with specific students

Individual Mentoring Programs Lunch Buddies/Lunch Pals Come have lunch with your student on a monthly basis Support and encourage your student Be a positive adult role model Be a listener

Example- Mark Fowler in Joplin

Mark Fowler

Individual Programs, cont. Study Buddies/Book Buddies Come work with/ read with a student on a weekly basis (or as often as possible) Support and encourage the student Be a positive adult role model Be a listener

Individual Mentoring- Study Buddies

Study Buddies

Lunch Pals/Lunch Buddies

Individual Mentoring

Book Buddies

Specific Events and Programs Volunteers/mentors can be anyone, including your building sponsors, classroom partners, and mentors from other programs. Give time , talents and or/treasure to mentor students as needed for specific activities/events Be a positive adult role model

Specific Events/Programs for Mentors: Donuts with Dads/ Muffins with Moms Family Fun Day Attendance Reward Celebrations Positive Behavior Incentive Parties

Special Activities Mentoring

Donuts w/Dad & Muffins w/Mom

Attendance Celebrations

Special Activities Mentoring

So…. How do we get one started?

Starting a mentoring program Base on Needs... Community ambassadors conduct needs assessments Base programs on determined needs

Where To Find Mentors/Volunteers How to seek volunteers? Social Media- Facebook, Twitter School publications Church bulletins Chamber of Commerce Visit civic groups

Training Mentors/Volunteers Formal Training Sit-down meeting Informal Training: Distribute literature or information Train on the spot

Training, continued Confidentiality Forms Background Checks Volunteer Agreements Background Checks

Bright Futures Clinton Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement   Volunteer Agreement I understand that in the course of my volunteer time with Bright Futures Clinton, I may become aware of confidential information about specific students, which may include such information as students’ academic performance, behavior, health, disabilities and related matters. I understand and agree that I will not disclose such confidential information except to school employees who have a need to know. I have read, understand, and agree to the information presented above:  Signature: __________________________Date: _________

Adapt as Needed Monitor Progress Be flexible Keep focus on desired outcome

Evaluate Your Results Survey mentors/ volunteers Survey students involved Survey school staff Online surveys Informal discussion

Thank your Mentors/Volunteers Students make cards Send pics or videos Write letter of appreciation Formal presentation

Thank-you Mentors/Volunteers

Thank You Mentors/Volunteers Thank You Video #1 Thank You Video #2 Thank You Video #3

Questions?