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PROJECT MALE MENTORING ORIENTATION & TRAINING

PROJECT MALE MENTORING ORIENTATION & TRAINING. Cedar Valley College February 8, 2014 www.projectmaleprogram.net. Today’s Agenda. Brief Introductions Project MALE Overview Mentor Information & Timeline Key Features of the Mentoring Program Mentor’s Profile & Agreement

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PROJECT MALE MENTORING ORIENTATION & TRAINING

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  1. PROJECT MALEMENTORING ORIENTATION & TRAINING Cedar Valley College February 8, 2014 www.projectmaleprogram.net

  2. Today’s Agenda • Brief Introductions • Project MALE Overview • Mentor Information & Timeline • Key Features of the Mentoring Program • Mentor’s Profile & Agreement • Mentor’s Questionnaire • Mentor Checklist • Ethical Issues & Behaviors • Confidential Policy

  3. Brief Introductions Please share your: • Name • Profession • Affiliation (Church, Fraternity, or School District, etc.)

  4. Project MALE Overview(“Boys Becoming Men of Distinction”) • Collaborative effort—various organizations • MALE: Making Aspiring Leaders Excel • Orientation & Training • Monthly sessions by sponsors and tied to objectives • Branding: “Boys Becoming Men of Distinction” • Project developed and presented on June 14 Website: www.projectmaleprogram.net

  5. Grade Levels (Classrooms) • Kindergarten • 1st Grade • 2nd Grade • 3rd & 4th Grades • 5th Grade

  6. Meeting Dates • Session 1: February 22, 2014 • Session 2: March 29, 2014 • Session 3: April 26, 2014 • Session 4: May 31, 2014 • Session 5: June 14, 2014 Note: All sessions are at IBOC on the above dates from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

  7. Session Agenda/Timeline • 10:30 – 11:00 Registration/Welcome/Rally Cry • 11:00 – 11:30 Group Assembly • 11:30 – 11:40 Transition to Classrooms • 11:40 – 12:30 Classroom Activity/Active Learning • 12:30 – 1:00 Wrap-Up/Rally Cry

  8. Mentoring Video “SOMEBODY Ought to Tell the Boys” http://www.projectmaleprogram.net/resources.html

  9. Mentor Information • Commitment: Minimum of six-month commitment • Areas of Involvement (Goals): • Group mentoring of young boys (Kindergarten through 5th grade or ages 5 – 11) • Involved in character education and social behavior development

  10. Mentor Qualifications • Personally involved • Able to communicate • Strong listening skills • Able to establish a relationship • Interest in the needs and concerns • Practical problem-solving skills • Sensitivity to differences

  11. Responsibilities • Minimum six-month commitment • Attend Mentor Orientation & Training • Attend mentoring support sessions as appropriate • Meet monthly with Mentees (classroom sessions) • Assist Mentees in problem-solving • Keep Progress Logs (Pre- and Post-Assessments)

  12. Mentoring Timeline • Recruiting & Screening: Jan 16 – Feb 8, 2014 • Orientation & Training: Feb 8, 2014 • Monitoring & Support: Feb 8 – June 14, 2014 • Feedback & Evaluation: June 14 – 30, 2014 Note: Mentors are encouraged to periodically post to the discussion blog included on the Project MALE website: www.projectmaleprogram.net

  13. Recruiting & Screening(January 16 – February 8) • Mentor and Mentee Expectations • Project MALE Overview • Completion of Mentor Profile & Agreement • Completion of Mentor Questionnaire • Mentor Roster • Mentor Screening

  14. Orientation & Training(February 8) • Project MALE Overview • Mentor Handbook: • Mentor Information • Qualities of Successful Mentors • Suggested Things to Do (Active Learning) • Completion of Mentor Agreement & Questionnaire • Mentor and Mentee Expectations

  15. Monitoring & Support(February 8 – June 14) • Available Resources and Assistance • Effective Closure of the Relationship • Pre- and Post-Assessment • Online Discussion Blog (and Testimonies)

  16. Feedback & Evaluation(June 14 – 30) • Review and Documentation of Lessons Learned • Completion of Feedback Form • Acknowledge Achievements and Milestones • Evaluate Measures of Success

  17. What Makes A Good Mentor • Mentors : • Listen • Guide • Are Practical • Educate • Provide Insight • Are Accessible • Mentors: • Criticize Constructively • Are Supportive • Are Specific • Care • Succeed • Are Admirable

  18. Qualities of Successful Mentors • Committed to the Program (February – June) • Respect for others • Ability to listen • Ability to empathize with Mentee’s struggles • Ability to see opportunities as well as barriers • Flexible and open (Note: See also page 22 of Mentee Handbook for Ethical Issues and Behaviors.)

  19. Other Key Documents • Mentor's Profile and Agreement (Required) • Background Check/Questionnaire (Required) • Suggested Things to Do (Active Learning) • Mentor Checklist

  20. Confidentiality Policy • Information gathered during Mentor's screening will be kept confidential • Required documents must be completed by prospective Mentors and kept on file by Mentoring Coordinator

  21. Pre- and Post-Assessments

  22. Mentor Profile

  23. Mentor At-A-Glance

  24. Mentor’s Career Journey

  25. Getting to Know All About ME!

  26. All About ME!

  27. Kids on Leadership http://www.projectmaleprogram.net/inspirational-messages.html

  28. Contact Information

  29. Break-out Groups • Kindergarten • 1st Grade • 2nd Grade • 3rd & 4th Grades • 5th Grade • To do in your groups: • Re-introduce yourselves • Exchange contact info if you don’t already have • Discuss approach to selected activities for Session 1 • Remind each other to be aware of updated postings to website and/or FAQs

  30. Questions

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