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Colleton County School District

Colleton County School District. School Volunteer Training 2013-2014 School Year. Part I: Your Role as a Volunteer Part II: Learn to be a Successful Volunteer. Volunteer Training. For parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, community members, future teachers….

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Colleton County School District

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  1. Colleton County School District School Volunteer Training 2013-2014 School Year

  2. Part I: Your Role as a Volunteer • Part II: Learn to be a Successful Volunteer Volunteer Training For parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, community members, future teachers…

  3. Part I: Your Role as a Volunteer • Why CCSD Supports Volunteering • Purpose of this training • Roles of Volunteers • Review of Eligibility Requirements

  4. Why CCSD Supports Volunteering • Volunteers provide enriched learning experiences for children due to their special skills and interests • Volunteers reduce the stress of routine duties so teachers can devote more time to high-quality instruction • Volunteers provide valuable input from the local community and help identify successes and causes for concern • Volunteers increase the individual attention each student receives

  5. School Board Policy IFCD directly addresses volunteering • Volunteers increase learning opportunities for students • This training will ensure you have a positive experience that benefits students Purpose of this Training Source: http://www.colleton.k12.sc.us/BoardPolicyManual/Policies/IFCD.pdf

  6. Roles of Volunteers In Classrooms In Other Areas Organize parents for special projects Chaperone or host field trips or school events Sort, file, distribute materials Operate equipment Assist in Inventory • Read to students • Tutor students • Mentor students • Lecture on special topics • Assist teachers • Assist students with projects

  7. Visitor, Volunteer, Chaperone… Volunteers Chaperones Can supervise CCSD Students during off-campus events Highest level of scrutiny • At school events • In classrooms • With Teacher or CCSD Staff at all times

  8. Complete Volunteer Application • SLED and Sex Offender Background Checks • Complete Volunteer Training • Enjoy your volunteer assignment! Eligibility This is a review of the steps you will complete before beginning your volunteer assignment. Acceptance of your application to volunteer is subject to review of your background check and completion of this training and approval by school administrator.

  9. Part II: Learn to be a Successful Volunteer • Following School Policies • Working with Students • Working with Teachers • Working with Parents

  10. Following School Policies • Review and abide by school and district policies on dress, electronic devices, and professional and student behavior • Appropriateness of dress or behavior is at the discretion of the principal based on School Board/District Policies and local, state, and federal law • Remember – YOU can set the BEST example for our students!

  11. Following School Policies • Professional Attire • No tank tops or exposed midriff • Skirt/Dress/Pants must fall at or below the knee • Comfortable fully-enclosed shoes are the best! • Avoid flip-flops or super high heels (3” plus) for health and safety reasons • Cellphone on silent (or vibrate) • Take emergency personal calls outside of the classroom • Keep calls to a minimum

  12. Following School Policies • Recognize Privacy Concerns • Do not make recordings (or take pictures) of students without permission from the principal • Do not share student or staff personal information (grades, test scores, medical conditions, family life, pictures, videos) with: • Other parents • Non-authorized personnel • Community Members • Online (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)

  13. Blood borne Pathogens • Each school has a copy of DVD/Video • Nurses and Custodians are trained to deal with blood and bodily fluids • Keep children/adults calm and avoid contact with fluids

  14. Blood Bourne Pathogens

  15. Following School Policies • Our District complies with state and federal law prohibiting discrimination and protecting our students and employees from discrimination at Sexual Harassment. • Facts About Sexual Harassment • Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments. It also applies to employment agencies and to labor organizations, as well as to the federal government.

  16. Following School Policies • Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual's employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

  17. Following School Policies • It is helpful for the victim to inform the harasser directly that the conduct is unwelcome and must stop. • The victim should use any employer complaint mechanism or grievance system available. • You may use the bully hotline, speak with the administrator onsite, or contact the Director of Human Resources, Dr. Franklin Foster at ffoster@colletonsd.org or Extension 40227 from any school phone

  18. Following School Policies • Prevention is the best tool to eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace. • It is the policy of the district that sexual harassment will not be tolerated. • The district will take immediate and appropriate action when an employee, student, or volunteer complains.

  19. Part II: Learn to be a Successful Volunteer • Following School Policies • Working with Students • Working with Teachers • Working with Parents

  20. Working with Students • Do what you know how to do! • Do not feel pressured to help with every assignment/activity • Avoid giving opinions or guesses when you are not sure of an answer • Model research and study skills rather than giving correct answers to students on classwork – help them learn how to find answers!

  21. Working with Students Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports • Become familiar with the high expectations we have for our students • Model appropriate behavior and language • Look for opportunities to let each child know you value him or her

  22. Working with Students Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports • Be specific when recognizing students: • Learn the child’s name • Identify the action • Encourage the child to continue to improve • “ Dante, you were so persistent that you finally succeeded in finishing the entire page! I think you will do even better the next time, and it will get easier the more that you do it…”

  23. Part II: Learn to be a Successful Volunteer • Following School Policies • Working with Students • Working with Teachers • Working with Parents

  24. Working With Teachers • Become familiar with class rules (normally posted on the wall or available in print) • Ask for the class schedule or specific activities the teacher would like you to assist with • Let teachers or administrators handle student behavior issues • Notify teacher or principal privately if you have any concerns about students

  25. Working With Teachers • Support After-School activities: • Parent-Teacher Organization • School Improvement Council • Title One Partners (TOP) Team • Get to know teachers and the programs that support what teachers do! • Learn about curriculum and instructional strategies to use in classrooms and at home

  26. Working With Teachers • Even if you can’t stay the whole day: • Volunteer to make copies or put materials together • Read to the class or have a child read to you • Volunteer to assist in the Library Media Center, Guidance, or Administrative offices

  27. Working With Teachers • Other Volunteer Opportunities: • Chaperone events (dance, field trip, class party) • Field Day Activities • Hall or Testing Monitor • Yearly Inventory • Guest Speaker

  28. Part II: Learn to be a Successful Volunteer • Following School Policies • Working with Students • Working with Teachers • Working with Parents

  29. Spread Good News about the academic programs and events at our schools: • At centers of worship • At community events • Facebook • Twitter • Avoid negative comments – share accurate information Working with Parents Your voice makes a difference in our school and in the local community.

  30. READ ALL MATERIALS that are sent home by the school or teachers: • Fill out and return surveys • Parent-Teacher Compact • Calendars • Event Notices Working with Parents Your voice makes a difference in our school and in the local community.

  31. Work together: • Join the PTO, SIC, or TOP Team • Volunteer regularly • Encourage other parents to volunteer • Organize or contribute to educational and fundraising activities Working with Parents Your voice makes a difference in our school and in the local community.

  32. THANK YOU FOR COMING! We will report your attendance and completion of training to Human Resources if you signed in & stayed for the whole session • Call HR at 782-4527 if you need to follow up on your status • Call Title I at 782-4522 for information about our programs!

  33. Websites • www.ColletonSD.org • www.CCSDTitle1.org

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