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Overall, iMentor's goal is to recruit and retain school partners that can maximize the impact of iMentor's model. To accomplish this we have identified general criteria and related measurements that - more often than not - lead us to "good fit" part...
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The process of navigating the college process is incredibly complicated, especially for first-generation, college-bound students who may not have an understanding of the college landscape and the myriad steps necessary to apply and enroll in college...
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Below are talking points for an introductory call to a mentor in a new match. If you are looking for talking points for an introductory phone call with a mentor in a continuing match, see the Talking points for introduction calls with returning ment...
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The following template is an example of an email that can be sent to school leaders and staff inviting them to complete the school partner survey. This email also sets the stage for scheduling a mid-year or end-of-year meeting. School partner surve...
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This article is designed specifically for program staff at iMentor partner program organizations seeking to create materials for teacher orientations. The cooperating teacher in the mentor2.0 classroom plays a critical role in assisting the Program...
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Last Updated: 10/16/2023
Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring - Matching and Initiating Excerpt This excerpt is from the premier resource in the field for mentoring with regards to implementation best-practices. While iMentor's approach to matching is rooted i...
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Last Updated: 01/27/2017
What is a flexible unit?
In most units, all lessons within that unit should be scheduled in order to achieve the unit objectives and create the desired pair experience. In a flexible unit , the unit is designed to complete a specific project, ...
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Curriculum History gives pairs a sense of where they are in the curriculum, and opens up opportunities to both revisit content and complete missed lessons retroactively. This article outlines how to maximize the Portfolio function of the platform in...
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This article provides an overview of iMentor’s protocol for managing situations in which mentors or mentees are not meeting programmatic expectations, are non-responsive to Program Manager (PM)/not attending school or can no longer participate for n...
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Below is a description of the Volunteer Manager role at iMentor. Feel free to customize this for your program.
The Volunteer Manager (VM) ensures that the mentoring program provides quality, well-trained mentors for high impact mentoring...
