Volunteer Training Module 1 - Crossover Mission

Online Mentor Training

Online Mentor Training Content and Quiz Required Volunteer Training

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Crossover Academic Mentoring Program Introduction

The Crossover Academic Mentoring Program is aimed at literacy and mathematics development and academic empowerment of students in Indian River County ages eight and above who are at-risk of falling below their grade level and reaching their highest potential. Experience has shown that “students who scored in the highest percentile read the most and had encountered the most words. Likewise, the lowest-performing students in the class not only read the very least but also encountered a minimal amount of words” (The Daily 5: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades, Boushey & Moser). Crossover Mission is developed and designed in cooperation with principals and educators from the School District of Indian River County, and in particular, those schools and personnel which directly impact the Crossover student population.

What is Academic Mentoring?

Which of the following is NOT a positive benefit of mentoring?(Required)

Lower high school dropout rate

Better attitude about school

Enhanced self-esteem and confidence

Decreased high school graduation rates

Goals of Academic Mentoring

Which of the following is NOT a goal of academic mentoring?(Required)

Time management and skills development

To influence students towards specific political or religious beliefs

Helping Crossover student players achieve academic eligibility to participate in school athletics

Building a bridge or enhanced relationship between students, parents and the school (teachers, administrators)

Roles and Expectations of Academic Mentors

Qualities of successful mentors (check all that apply):(Required)

Willingness to listen

Making definitive comments about a student’s basketball ability based on size/height and/or a student’s academic ability based on first look at grades

Personally committed

Inflicting personal beliefs on to students

Code of Conduct with Youth and Children (Youth)

No form of abuse will be tolerated. All reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior with youth or any allegation of abuse will be taken seriously. Crossover will fully cooperate with authorities if allegations of abuse are made that require investigation. Crossover reserves the right to dismiss any person from any event setting for any reason. Check all of the forms of abuse that apply:(Required)

Physical

Verbal

Mental

Neglect

Policies for Working with Youth

Generally what is the expected adult to child ratio that Crossover maintains for basketball and academic mentoring?(Required)

1:30

1:15

1:70

1:2

Which of the following comments is an example of a fixed mindset as opposed to a growth mindset?(Required)

“ If you read that paragraph, you will understand it better.”

“You should consider other sports because you’re not tall enough to play professional basketball.”

“The effort you put in will reflect in your work. Smart is not something you are born with, but something you become with effort and focus.”

Which of the following is an appropriate physical contact with a student?(Required)

Fist bump and high five

Touching of the face, neck, head, or hair

Any hugging or affection unwanted by the youth, staff, or volunteer

Compliments relating to physique or body development

Which of the following is NOT accepted in one-on-one outside interactions?(Required)

Meeting one-on-one with a youth in a public place in view of others

Meeting behind closed doors one-on-one

Meeting one-on-one without parent/Crossover knowledge

Giving high fives and creating special handshakes

Is the following statement true or false: It is sufficient to text a student and parent jointly to schedule an off-site study session at your home.(Required)

True

False

As a volunteer chaperone at an overnight retreat or event, which of the following is NOT acceptable:(Required)

Escorting three youth to the restroom at one time and waiting outside for all three students

Ensuring that there are no group showers unless in an approved locker room, standing in the locker room and periodically checking to ensure no inappropriate behavior is taking place

Once all students are asleep, all staff and volunteers will go to sleep as well

Which of the following are appropriate examples of electronic communication:(Required)

Posting pictures of organization participants on social media sites without staff and parent approval

“Private” profiles for employees and volunteers which youth cannot access if adult conversation or content is involved

A joint text or email between a volunteer, student, and parent as long as the parent is included in the message

Posting or sharing online content that may be discriminatory

True or false: Under certain circumstances, when a volunteer or staff has established a deeper mentoring relationship sanctioned by the parent, gifts for birthday or holidays may be given with parent permission.(Required)

True

False

Program Guidelines and Rules

The ideal academic mentor would strive to:(Required)

Attend weekly mentoring sessions

Be on time

Attend training sessions

Have students address them as Mr./Miss/Mrs. With their first or last name

Academic mentoring must achieve results. Stay on task.

Communicate any observed life-threatening circumstances to Crossover staff or management but will not handle that situation personally

Mentor will comment on the students shortcomings in a way which may discourage them

Mentor will walk off premise with student or go somewhere unaccompanied

Safety and Evacuation Procedures

Which of the following are Crossover Mission safety and evacuation procedures?(Required)

At the event of a emergency, the mentor may escape to safety and leave premises

The mentor will move together with the student, to evacuate and move away from the building to the designated meeting location

Mentors will communicate any incidents of safety violations

Mentors and volunteers will sign in daily at the point of entry without exception because the sign in sheets will be used to count students and volunteers in the event of an emergency

A mentor will write and file an incident report

Thank you for your attention to the material in this guide. We appreciate your time and adherence to these important guidelines. Most of all, we appreciate your willingness to help mold precious lives. Please fill out and sign the acknowledgement below and submit.

Academic Mentor Acknowledgement and Agreement

I have read the Crossover Academic Mentoring Program Training Guide and understand the guidelines as outlined. I agree, to the best of my abilities, to serve as a volunteer for the Crossover Mission, Inc. academic mentoring program and will abide by the rules as stated in the Guide.

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