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September 16, 2015United Way of Greater Cincinnati

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Mentor Training!

What, How, & WHY

Why I mentor…

Mentoring helps children have a caring adult in their life.

Mentoring during the school day improves attitudes about school and contributes to the development of academic success and

higher graduation rates.

Mentoring improves self-esteem.

Mentoring can help set young people on their career path.

Shout Outs!Let’s brag.

Introduction of Keynote Speaker, by Julie Shifman,Executive Director

Keynote Address by The Honorable Fanon Rucker,

Hamilton County Municipal Court

Introduction of Craig Heldmanby Madelyn Heldman,

Summer Intern and Daughter

CEO’s Report by Craig Heldman,CEO of Hobsons

& AAC Foundation Board of Directors Member

Introduction of Kimberly Rotundoby Jonathan Hogue,

AAC Foundation Staff Support

Child Development: Promoting Learning in Children

from Diverse Environments by Kimberly Rotunda,

M.Ed., Diagnostic Educator

Child Development: Promoting Learning in Children from Diverse

Environments

Kimberly Rotundo, MEdDiagnostic Educator

Adopt A Class FoundationMentor Training

American Children Live in Families<10th Grade Education

Annie E. Casey FoundationFamily of 4 <$22,000/yr.

2012 Children Defense Fund

CHILDREN LEARN WHAT

THEY LIVE

US Dept of Commerce/US Census Bureau

52 million households run by single parent

(49% are women)

800,000 unmarried grandparents provide full time care to grandchild/children

1 in 6 Americans rely on public assistance (food stamps/Medicare)

Family of 4 <$22,000/yr.

3 of 5 Ohio Cities =Highest Rates Child Poverty

Detroit 59.4%CINCINNATI 53.1%Cleveland 52.6%Miami (FL)48.0%Toledo 46.0%

2012 Children Defense Fund: 76 major US CitiesFamily of 4 <$22,000/yr.

• Provide general information on childhood development

• Review factors that influence learning and school engagement

• Discuss suggestions to create a positive experience for mentors and students

Childhood Development and Learning

Childhood Development and Learning

Gaps in Skill Development

4 YearsChildren Living <Poverty Line = 18 months behind Age Group

10 yearsChildren Living <Poverty Line Score 2.5 Years Age Group

Teachers College RecordFamily of 4 <$22,000/yr.

Gaps in Skill Development

3rd Grade Vocabulary

Children of Middle-Income Families ~12,000 Words

Children from Low-Income Families <4,000 Words

Teachers College Record

Early Grade School(K-2nd)

Body ControlDeveloping RoutinesFocusing Attention

Cooperative Learning (Sharing)

Early Grade School(K-2nd)

Cut it up in lots of slices, Mom. I am really hungry!

Early Grade School(K-2nd)

Body ControlDeveloping RoutinesFocusing Attention

Cooperative Learning (Sharing)

Poor Nutrition Affects Motor Skills & Activity Levels

Limited Experiences Structured Setting

Authoritarian Parenting Style

Lack Stability/Attachment

Middle Grade School(3rd – 5th)

Values SocializationJokes:

Aware of Social NormsIncreased Vocabulary

Experimentation

Middle Grade School(3rd – 5th)

Middle Grade School(3rd – 5th)

Values SocializationJokes: Aware of Social

NormsIncreased Vocabulary

Experimentation

Judged (food/clothing)

Limited Support for Academics/Vocabulary

Safety Risks: Limited Opportunity

Explore/Experiment

Upper Grades(6th – 8th)

Analyze/ResearchFitting In

Increased Organization and Efficiency

Challenged Learning

Upper Grades(6th – 8th)

Analyze/ResearchFitting In

Increased Organization and Efficiency

Challenged to Learn

Preoccupied with Basic Needs No Space to Learn

Transition Limited Skill Development

Interpret Academic Challenges = Self-Worth

Teachers College Record

Positive Community Involvement

Connect all of the dots with four straight lines. DO NOT lift your pencil off the page. DO NOT retrace any lines.

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2

3

4

Suggestions

Be Accepting and Respectful (even when testing limits)

Avoid NEGATIVE Directives and Sarcasm

Be Reliable

Stay Calm

Model How to “Blow Off Steam”

Suggestions

Shared Decision MakingBe Inclusive

OUR Neighborhood OUR School

Suggestions

SuggestionsDescribe Non-Verbal Messages

(eye contact, posture)

Suggestions

Reframe and Shift Expectations Celebrate Effort Over Result

Maintaining Boundaries

UNDER - INVOLVEMENTOVER - INVOLVEMENT

Spending More TimeCalls/Visits to/from Home

Giving/Receiving GiftsDual-Relationships

Initiating Physical ContactSharing Personal Information

DisinterestedDistanced

Do Not Appreciate Cultural NormsWithhold Information

Zone of

Helpfulness

Maintaining Boundaries

Ask Yourself?

Would I respond this way with EVERY child?

Is this response in the best interest of this child and the class?

Does this response meet a personal need in ME?

Is this action beyond the role of a volunteer?

Margaret Mead

Learning Never Stopsby Sydney Prochazka,Director of Programs

Inspiration alone does not create change.

CITI’s Sponsor A Class Initiative

By January, if 50% of the class increases their

reading level by 2, I will donate ____________, however, if 75% of the class increases by 2 levels I

will donate _______________.

I will be notified in January of the percentage of class achieving this goal and I will donate the

specified amount by February 15th 2016.

If 50% of the class increases by

2 reading levels, CITI will raise

$1225.00 for their school.

If 75% of the class increases by

2 reading levels, CITI will have raised $2287.00

for their school.

You can find it on our website• Handbook•Activities • Mentor Resources

•Blog•Mentor Enrollment forms

September – September: Hi, my name is... October – Health & WellnessNovember – Civic and Community Engagement December – Giving BackJanuary – New Year, New You February – Looking Inward, Projecting OutwardMarch – Financial LiteracyApril – Learning About Our Planet May – It Doesn’t Stop Here

AAC Monthly Themes

PLUS:• College and Career• Gratitude• Reading• Etiquette

We now have over 100 turnkey lessons on our website!

AAC Monthly Themes

Mentor Enrollment

Holiday Gift Giving Ideas:Spirit Wear, Books, Backpacks,

Experiences, Field Trips, Ask your Teacher or Resource Coordinator

THANK YOU!

What is a Resource Coordinator?Who are they?

AAC is a beneficiary of the Piggest Raffle Ever. When the Flying Pig Marathon comes to town, please

consider buying a $5 raffle to support us.

Why the Pigs?

Any winners?

Email Sydney at sydney.p@aacfoundation.com if you’d like to host or speak at a

Coffee & Conversations, Cocktails & Conversations, or next year’s

Mentor Training.

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Closing Remarksby Julie Shifman, Executive Director

It’s time to announce the winner of 50 new books for their school

or classroom!

Get out your Raffle Ticket!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!