1. A.I.M. Adolescents in Motion Mentoring Program Tameka D. Gaddy, M.Ed. Intervention Resource Facilitator General Smallwood Middle School Indian Head, Maryland

2. A.I.M. Overview Fourth Year of Implementation Focus on academic, behavioral, social areas Core, focus group of students Primarily serves students at the Secondary Prevention Level under the PBIS 3 Tier Model

3. Creation of A.I.M. Check and Connect New Administration Graduate School Evaluation Class Creation of A.I.M. Team –Check and Connect Coordinator –School Psychologist Creation of Program Components Logo Creation

4. Mission Statement –To provide students with the necessary tools to achieve academic, social, and personal success through the commitment of parents, teachers, mentors, and students in order for the students to reach their full potential and become productive members of society

5. Goals –To increase academic achievement –To increase social skill competency –To increase self-efficacy

6. Objectives –To decrease the number of behavioral referrals obtained by the students by 20% over the course of the school year –To increase academic achievement based on quarterly report cards and interims by 20% over the course of the school year

7. Activities –Mentor/Mentee Meetings –Workshops –Fieldtrips –Guest Speakers –Fundraisers –Portfolio Development (mirrors Charles County High School guidelines)

8. A.I.M. Key Focus Statement –Together, parents, staff, and mentors can make a difference in the lives of the most important part of our program….our students! Slogan –“Bringing School, Home, & Community A Little Closer”

9. Sites –Core: General Smallwood Middle School –Feeder Schools: Indian Head ES, Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy ES, and Gale-Bailey ES –Consultant for other County Programs

10. Who are the Students? Student Selection –3 areas of concern: academic, behavioral, attendance progress –Check and Connect Model used as a guide Check: daily and weekly monitoring following up with communication with families……. Connect: communication with families and students regarding relationships, school progress, and problem-solving strategies –SST Referral or Administrative Referral Once selected, mentees will complete the Mentee Orientation and fill out a Mentee Profile Sheet

11. Who are the Students? Academic: GPA at least a 1.00 Behavior: Not in imminent danger of Expulsion Attendance: Must be in fair standing Per student interview, open to change and willingness to learn techniques/strategies in order to become a better student in all areas

12. Who are the Mentors? Community Members Staff High School Students Older Peers

13. Selection Process for Mentors Application Reference Check Interview with the Coordinator and Principal Fingerprinted If selected, ALL mentors MUST complete the Mentor Orientation and fill out a Mentor Profile Sheet In cases of minors who apply to be mentors, a parent permission slip is necessary

14. Mentor/Mentee Sessions 45 minutes to 1 hour per week or 3 hours a month On school property, during the school day, during the mentee’s elective period Use student data portfolio to review mentee progress Session activities Outside of school, it is up to the parent/guardian to give permission for mentor/mentee outings…this is discussed during the sign-up period with the parent and mentor!

15. Peer-to-Peer, Relating to Adults, Self- Management Social Skills –Conflict Resolution –Anger Management –Responsible Behavior –Etiquette Portfolio Development Financial Education Time Management Note Taking workshops

16. Anger Management Unit –“Anger Thermometer” Activity 4 Volunteers Example Workshop Activities

17. Student Report Rankings (Likert Scale) Student Classroom Checks Student Interim Reports/Report Cards Student Feedback Reports Mentor Feedback Reports Mentor Log Sheets Student Data Portfolios Student Created Portfolios Data collection

18. KEY~KEY~KEY -Build a good rapport with the students -Build a good rapport with the parents -Build a good rapport with the mentors -Build a good rapport with the community Relationship Building

19. Be Firm and Fair with the students Think outside of the box Student Advocate Parent Liaison Face to the community LISTEN!!! Make good phone calls Praise students for success no matter how small! Correct misguided behaviors no matter how small! Relationship Building

20. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau –School Based Therapist –Selected Students from A.I.M. that meet TCYSB criteria Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW) Hiatus Coordinator Juvenile Resource Officer Network of Support on Campus

21. Where to Start? Evaluate the needs of your school Create a “team” Name your program Design your program Select students Select mentors Match up mentee/mentors via Profile Sheets Set up mentee and mentor orientation dates –permission slips, set mentor date as the start date Meet and Greet

22. Recap Stage 1 – Evaluate the needs of your schools Create your team -Stage 2 Stage 3 – Create program components; Collaborate with District if need be for regulations Create a student list and recruit mentors -Stage 4 Stage 5 – Set up Mentee Orientation and Mentor Orientation Permission Slips; Match Up Mentees/Mentors- Stage 6 Stage 7 – Meet & Greet Monitor the Program -Stage 8

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