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91. Strong Personal Relationships

    Last Updated: 08/08/2023 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Understanding Data
    Research suggests that effective mentoring relationships depend on the strength of the interpersonal bonds pairs develop; a strong emotional connection has been found to be a crucial precursor to achieving program objectives.  Tools to measure the s...

92. Online Assessments 101

    Last Updated: 08/08/2023 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Collecting Data
    There are two types of assessments occurring in the 2019-20 program year: online unit quizzes and in-person pair assessments. This article is a detailed overview of online assessments and outlines their purpose, where and how the assessments fit int...

93. In-Person Assessments 101

    Last Updated: 08/08/2023 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Collecting Data
    There are two types of assessments occurring in the 2019-20 program year: online unit quizzes and in-person pair assessments. This article is a detailed overview of in-person assessments and outlines their purpose, how the assessment activities fit ...

94. Long Term Outcomes

    Last Updated: 08/08/2023 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Understanding Data
    College graduation is the ultimate indicator of success of the iMentor program.  In order to achieve the goal of college graduation, mentees must first graduate high school and persist in college.  In order to measure progress toward long term outco...

95. Mentee College Aspiration

    Last Updated: 08/08/2023 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Understanding Data
    A critical precursor to a student being able to graduate high school prepared for college success is to have a well-developed college aspiration. It is not enough, however, for students to simply aspire to go to college. Students must believe that ...

96. The what, how, and why behind iMentor's engagement benchmarks

    Last Updated: 08/08/2023 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Understanding Data
    Research has found that relationships characterized by more frequent contact were associated with more positive youth outcomes.  Weekly online communication and monthly in-person meetings at iMentor events are a critical component of developin...

97. Non-Cognitive Skills

    Last Updated: 08/08/2023 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Understanding Data
    Research consistently indicates that the development of non-cognitive skills is a leading indicator of success both academically and in the labor market. In addition, employers consistently report that possessing non-cognitive skills is among the mo...

98. How to administer assessments and manage completion

    Last Updated: 08/08/2023 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Collecting Data
    This article outlines the procedures for implementing assessments in classrooms and at pair events while also highlighting tools Program Managers can utilize to manage mentee or pair assessment completion. Prior to implementing assessments for the f...

99. Assessments FAQ

    Last Updated: 08/08/2023 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Collecting Data
    General Information Where can I find copies of the assessments deployed in 2018-19?  Copies of the assessments can be found on the iMentor Learning Center. You can access the online unit quizzes here . In-Person co-assessments can be found in...

100. How were in-person assessments developed?

     Last Updated: 08/08/2023 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Collecting Data
     Our highest aspiration for understanding student learning in the long-term is to utilize as many sources of information as possible, including the student, their mentor, and their Program Manager. In-person assessments are the first step toward gett...

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