Mentoring is a Verb

Strategies for Improving College and Career Readiness

Gebonden Engels 2016 9781138930162
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This accessible guide offers school leaders a wealth of strategies to foster a culture where educators engage with young people to encourage college readiness and career success. Based in research and best practices, Mentoring is a Verb explains how to build effective mentoring programs as well as encourage educators to individually mentor students. Olwell breaks down the key elements it takes to forge lasting relationships with students and addresses ways to connect to at-risk students. Packed with actionable steps, this book gives you the tools to help your students set high expectations and goals, recognize and address barriers to success, plan for the future, and reach their post-graduation aspirations.

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ISBN13:9781138930162
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Gebonden
Aantal pagina's:174
Uitgever:Taylor & Francis Ltd

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Chapter 1: Introduction: Mentoring young people toward post-secondary success

Part 1: What is Mentoring?

Chapter 2: What does it mean to be a mentor?

Chapter 3: What mentoring can and cannot do

Chapter 4: Setting up programs and relationships the right way

Section 2: What are mentors up against?

Chapter 5: Barriers and limits to mentoring

Chapter 6: Starting at "Ground Zero:" The issues young men face

Chapter 7: "You Gotta Push:" Mentoring young women to success

Part 2: Becoming a Mentor

Chapter 8: Setting and keeping high expectations

Chapter 9: Asking questions to clarify goals

Chapter 10: Connecting to parents and families

Part 3: Nuts and Bolts of Post-Secondary Success

Chapter 11: Mapping out a plan with a mentee

Chapter 12: Exposure to college options and choices

Chapter 13: Nuts and bolts of college application

Chapter 14: Running the Hurdles: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Chapter 15: When College is not the Right Choice Right Now

Part 4: Mentoring over the Long Haul

Chapter 16: Hang in there! Mentoring Through Crises in Young Peoples’ Lives

Chapter 17: When Mentoring Relationships Change

Part 5: Building Sustainable Programs

Chapter 18: How to Know You are Making a Difference

Chapter 19: Get the word out! Marketing Mentoring Programs

Chapter 20: Finding Resources To Sustain Mentoring Programs

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