Thank you again for supporting your mentee. It takes a village to raise a child. The following information will hopefully answer questions you may still have about the program. 
Q: Why do I need to take two students?
	A: Research has shown that developing a rapport and basing instruction on a student’s strengths is proven more effective in academic achievement and improved behavior. With everyone targeting two students in our low performing cells and working closely on specific goals, the students targeted will show growth as well as academic and behavioral success at a faster rate. (Our own data from the past 8 years’ implementation demonstrates this fact.)

Q: How do I select two students?
	A: A list of targeted students will be available as early as September 11. You will have the opportunity to work with your student from last year. You may also select a new student. Please email your selections to Christina James (christina.james@christina.k12.de.us) prior to Sept. 30.

Q: What do I do once I have two students?
	A: Get to know your students. Spend some time with your students whether in class, lunch, or another time you two are able to set up. You will also be asked to complete a data template on your child, using iReady/SBAC/Elementary Testing, iTracker and IEP plus. This task will help you in identifying appropriate goals for your students. You will also be asked to work with your student to set up a short term goal for either behavior or academics. Other activities are listed separately. (Page 2)

Q: What is progress monitoring and how often do my students do it?
	A: I have progress monitoring templates if you wish. A note in itracker once a week is sufficient as well. Your choice. The point is to meet and talk with your student more than filling out paperwork.  

Q: When do I meet with my student?
	A: The time you choose to meet is up to you and your student. Most of you will only meet with your students for 10 minutes here and there. Some suggestions are as follows: lunch, enrichment, beginning or end of a class, etc. For those of you with time constraints, we can be very creative about the schedule. Please see Christina James and the RTI task group will work with you.

Q: What if mentor relationship does not work out for whatever reason?
	A: Please report scheduling conflicts and incompatibility issues to Christina James. The RTI team will then help you to creatively solve the situation or possibly exchange students. We do have some various options available.

Thank you again for taking a little extra time out of your life to help two students make significant strides in theirs!

Suggested Things to Do with Your Two Students

Initial goal setting
Lunch
Snack
Ball-inside or outside
Conferencing about recent events
Inviting parents in for lunch
Organizing binder
Study skills
Review for upcoming assessments
Board games
Computer time together
Tutoring
Interest inventory
iTracker/Home Access

Suggested Incentives for Meeting Small Benchmarks towards Goals

Positive Postcards
Phone Calls Home
Reward Certificates
Trinkets 
Time with Teacher or Friends
Lunch with teacher