Trainings

Orientations and Training Fall 2008

Service-Learning / Peer-Mentoring

***Service-Learning Orientations***
*Service-Learning students are required to attend an orientation* *session or* *meet individually with their Project Sponsor/Classroom instructor. The OMSL Orientation provides an overview to service-learning and distributes the required paperwork for students to complete.* Students participating in Project SHINE should attend the SHINE Orientation/Training in place of the OMSL Orientation. Please contact the Project SHINE office for more information: (415) 239-3405 or shine@ccsf.edu.

Workshop	Time and Place	Activity
Orientation to Service-Learning	Option 1: Sat, Sept. 6, 10-11am SCI 113 Option 2: Thurs, Sept. 11, 3:00-4:00 pm SCI 111 Option 3: Wed, Sept. 17, 2:00-3:00 pm SCI 111 Option 4: Thurs, Sept 18, 1:00-2:00 pm SCI 215	Introduction to CCSF Service-Learning program Complete necessary forms: Student Information Form Service-Learning Agreement Form Volunteer Form (should be submitted once a placement has been arranged) Contract for working with Youth (signed by instructor and site supervisor) Note Course Instructor’s deadline for submission of forms

End of Semester Final Reflection Reception: Recognition of service, food and acknowledgements	T BA 3:00-5:30 Pierre Coste Room	Peer-Mentor and SL Student reflection on successes and challenges. Recognition and acknowledgement. Food and drinks.

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Peer-Mentor Training

New Mentors are required to attend all of the mentor training sessions. There are make-up assignments in the event a mentor cannot attend a session.

[LERN 10-1 unit of credit][OMSL Orientation][Introduction to Mentoring][Saturday Workshop][Effective Peer-Support techniues-1][Effective Peer-Support techniques-2][Learning Styles and Strategies][Multicultural Awareness]Final Reflection and Celebration][Contact Information]

Workshop	Time and Place	Make-Up: If you cannot attend session.
Orientation to Peer-Mentoring	Required for all New Mentors Option 1: Thurs Aug. 28, 3:00-4:00 pm SCI 111 Option 2: Fri. Aug. 29, 3:00-4:00 pm SCI 111	Read Orientation Packet Submit Completed Forms: Student Expectations Signed Student Contract Information Form Volunteer forms or Student Personnel Hire forms
Introduction to Mentoring ; Overview of the program; General discussion of challenges and successes, Issues of confidentiality and harassment, Nuts and Bolts of paperwork. (Choose to attend one of the two options.)
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Introduction to Mentoring	Friday, Sept 5, 2 :10 - 4:00 pm Room: SCI 111	Read Mentor Training Manual, Pages 1-13 Submit completed forms: Page 1 Page 4 Page 13, Barriers Peer--Mentor Inventory From-Appendix Write a brief paragraph reflecting on your answers to the Inventory Form Write a 2 page summary and reflection of pages 1-13, in which you discuss areas that were of most interest to you.
Mentor Roles, responsibilities, and processes: Goal setting with your mentee; negotiating contracts and agreements on what is to be accomplished during the semester, mentoring "do's and don'ts" and CCSF Resources.
OR First Two Workshops Combined
Orientation to Mentoring and Service Learning; Introduction to Mentoring	Saturday, Sept 6 10:00 am -1:00 pm Room: SCI 113	See make-up assignments above
Combination of the Orientation (from 10-11) and Introduction to Mentoring (11-1).
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Effective Peer-support techniques	Friday, Sept 12 2:10 - 4:00 pm CLOUD 232	Read Tutor Manual Pgs. 19-27 Complete Reflective Paper, pg 27. Submit to Chris Francisco View DVD materials for reinforcement
Positive reinforcement and Questioning skills.
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Effective Peer-support techniques	Friday, Sept 19 2:10 - 4:00 pm CLOUD 232	Read Tutor Manual Pgs. 29-38 Complete Reflective Paper, pg 38. Submit to Chris Francisco View DVD materials for reinforcement
Listening skills and Independent Learning.
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Multicultural Awareness	Friday, Sept 26 2:10 - 4:00 pm CL 232	Read Tutor Manual Pgs. 39-44 Complete Reflective Paper, pg 44. Submit to Chris Francisco View DVD materials for reinforcement
Discussion of multicultural awareness.
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Learning Styles and Strategies	Friday, Sept 10 2:10 - 4:00 pm CL 232	Read Tutor Manual Pgs. 45-49 Complete Reflective Paper, pg 49. Submit to Chris Francisco View DVD materials for reinforcement
Learning Styles and Strategies, Problem-solving techniques. General reflection.
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Final Reflection/Celebration	Wednesday, TBA 3:00-5:30pm Pierre Coste Dining Room	No Make-up. You won't want to miss it!
Mentor and SL Student reflection on successes and challenges. Awarding of certificates. Food and drinks for all!

LERN 10: Mentors may take the trainings for 1 unit credit by enrolling in LERN 10, Introduction to Tutoring and Mentoring: CRN 75511, Sec. 592 . Class will meet on several Fridays or as arranged. Mentors must be able to attend all of the scheduled meetings to receive the 1 unit of credit. See Chris Francisco in S134 to add. Most of the Mentor Training will be shared with the LAC Tutor Training.

Please contact Chris Francisco, Coordinator, the Office of Mentoring and Service-Learning with any questions: (415) 239-3771 cfrancis@ccsf.edu

Last updated July 2008

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