Workshop Descriptions
Mentoring Strategies I: Volunteers are provided useful information about being a mentor, a role model who offers encouragement. Participants will learn effective listening skills, goal setting, communication skills and relationship building. Attendance is required for all new Pinellas County Schools mentors.
Mentoring Strategies II: Experienced mentors are provided the opportunity to expand their relationship building skills. Participants should have prior experience working with students as a tutor or mentor.
Elementary Tutoring Workshop: This workshop is designed for volunteers who assist elementary students with reading and comprehension in small groups or one-on-one.
Family Involvement Workshop: This workshop is designed to inform parents how to assist their children in succeeding academically. Topics include: * Dealing with school discipline issues * Discussing ESE placement * Understanding parent/teacher conferences |