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A successful student-coach relationship is established when there are clear expectations. Challenges can arise in areas when there is confusion about roles and responsibilities, knowing how to adjust the intensity of support, and when to adjust support. This page includes information on creating a coach/mentor agreement and tools for ongoing planning.
September 21, 2011
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Having a coach or mentor attend a course with a student with ID can be a new experience for faculty, and there will be questions. Faculty often ask “How do I work with a student who has an educational coach?” First, emphasize that the instructor should have the same academic and behavioral expectations for all the students in the course, including students who have educational coaches. In addition, the student and the coach/mentor should meet with each professor before the semester begins to discuss how the coach will support the student to participate in his or her course.
Some helpful tips to clarify the role of the coach/mentor:
Ask the instructor to direct all questions and communication to the student, rather than the coach/mentor.
Explain that in-class supports from the coach/mentor will vary, but might include note-taking, prompting, re-explaining, and encouraging participation. The coach/mentor will work with the student, instructor and program coordinator to make sure the supports are appropriate.
ALWAYS provide faculty with a name and number to contact if they have any questions.
Communicate with the faculty throughout the semester to monitor the coaching/mentoring experience in the classroom.
Some coaches/mentors have also been able to assist faculty in understanding principles of universal course design and to apply them to the specific course material. It is a win-win situation when the coach can support the student AND provide tools to help all the students in the course.
Just like faculty, campus staff also need to be educated about the program, the students, and the specific roles of coaches and mentors. Supportive staff can often be instrumental to helping the coaches/mentors fade support while increasing student independence. For example, an athletic trainer may see a coach/mentor helping a student in the gym and offer to help the next time the student comes to exercise. The best advice for program coordinators is to communicate with the campus community about the role of the coaches/mentors; the more the campus is aware about the goals of the program, the more they can help to create an inclusive community.
September 21, 2011
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Who can act as a mentor? What does a successful mentor do? What are 3 keys to working with mentors and coaches? Check your understanding of information in the Coaching and Mentoring module.
September 21, 2011
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This module covers an asset-based marketing approach to job development, following the process from talent and skill career discovery, creating a marketable script, and negotiating a job.
September 21, 2011
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How can you collect information about a student who needs a job? In the resource section, you will find resources for recording observations about a student that can be used to help inform job development.
September 21, 2011
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In this section of our module on job development, we cover how to translate information collected about a student into a marketable profile. Specifically, we cover the creation of a Positive Personal Profile.
September 21, 2011
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Part of our module on job development. Learn how to reframe what has appeared as deficits for your jobseekers as assets, with the right job placement.
September 21, 2011
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Part of our module on job development. Learn about putting together a marketing script that will support students in approaching potential employers.
September 21, 2011
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A case study from our job development module. This study reviews how to use a Positive Personal Profile and the Features to Benefits Strategy.
September 21, 2011
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Why is college a great place for job development? What are some ways you can get to know a student better? What does PPP stand for? Check Your Understanding of the Job Development module.
September 21, 2011