10,000 Degrees Academic Support Volunteer Orientation 2017-2018 10,000 Degrees. All Rights Reserved. © 2015

Welcome & Introductions ACADEMIC SUPPORT STAFF Melissa Marvan Sherry Manis Mariana Lopez Doug Brown Pam Franklin Monica Golden Ami Gerstein (On Leave until 1/18) 10,000 Degrees. All Rights Reserved. © 2015

Our Story/NuestraHistoria History 2017 1997 300+ Adult Volunteers 50+ Student Volunteers Serving 5,000+ students 40 Adult Volunteers 5 Schools Served 300 students JULY 2017: Merger with 10,000 Degrees Our focus continues to be on students and schools with the greatest need Our Story/NuestraHistoria

TARGETED SCHOOLS/STUDENTS Students who are economically disadvantaged Receive Free and Reduced Lunch English Language Learners Schools that do not have adequate parent volunteer support Teacher/Administrative Requests 10,000 Degrees. All Rights Reserved. © 2015

Our Target Districts

Our Vision Every student, regardless of race, ethnicity, documentation status, gender identity, & socioeconomic status, has the support and resources to earn a college degree and achieve his/her potential. © 2014 10,000 Degrees. All Rights Reserved

OUR MISSION To achieve educational equity, and support students with need to access and complete higher education to positively impact their communities and the world  10,000 Degrees. All Rights Reserved. © 2015

10,000 Degrees is a 501(c)(3) organization We receive our funding through donations and grants from individuals and foundations – all of the work we do with students, including scholarships, is made possible by the generous donations of others © 2014 10,000 Degrees. All Rights Reserved.

We Believe… Education is the foundation of a just and equitable society Every student should have equitable opportunities for a quality education and the chance to graduate from college In the potential of every student to succeed Students and their families, schools and communities each play a critical role in educating our youth and strengthening our communities’ economic and social health Educating all students to achieve their potential is an urgent moral, social and economic imperative. 10,000 Degrees. All Rights Reserved. © 2015

Screening and Training Completed OnlineApplication Individual Interview Current TB Clearance Fingerprints (Livescan) Commitment to volunteer at least two hours a week for academic year Training Requirements 10,000 Degrees. All Rights Reserved. © 2015

*Mandatory Trainings* ] *Mandatory Trainings* Tutoring Essentials Cultural Proficiency Highly Recommended Future Trainings Behavior Management Common Core State Standards 10,000 Degrees. All Rights Reserved. © 2015

alternate options **This volunteer opportunity is NOT for everyone** 10,000 Degrees Program Managers may assist in determining alternate options if this volunteer opportunity is not determined to be the best fit or your interest or schedule does not meet current academic needs 10,000 Degrees. All Rights Reserved. © 2015

(Next Training -- Required) Tutoring Essentials Training (Next Training -- Required) LOGISTICS School Calendar Record Keeping Teacher Communications SCHOOL VOLUNTEER’S ROLE Expectations: Yours and the Teacher’s Effective Mentoring TUTORING IN ACTION Tips for Tutors Effective Encouragement 10,000 Degrees. All Rights Reserved. © 2015

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with 10,000 Academic Support Questions???

10,000 Degrees Academic Support Contacts Pamela Franklin pfranklin@10000degrees.org Melissa Marvan mmarvan@10000degrees.org Mariana Lopez mlopez@10000degrees.org Monica Golden mgolden@10000degrees.org Doug Brown dbrown@10000degrees.org Sherry Manis smanis@marinschools.org Ami Gerstein agerstein@10000degrees.org Main Office email: academicsupport@10000degrees.org Current Website: www.mcsv.org