APIE_BasicTraining2011-12

BASIC TRAINING: 

BASIC TRAINING

What you WILL LEARN:: 

What you WILL LEARN : Overview: APIE Programs and our History APIE’s Mission How we serve the schools and volunteers Volunteer responsibilities General School Protocols Resources to make your experience and results as a volunteer successful

APIE History: 

APIE History 1983 : Started as Adopt-a-School and Mentor Program 2004: Secured non-profit status through partnership between AISD and Chamber of Commerce 2005: Added Classroom Coaching model in Math, Reading (includes Step Up coaching) 2011-2012: APIE facilitates community involvement in the schools APIE processes over 5,000 volunteers in AISD each year for campuses and any agency that does not have a background check system Within our APIE managed programs, we have close to 2,000 weekly volunteers impacting over 1900 students. The need for volunteers continues to grow. YOU ARE ONE OF OUR VALUED VOLUNTEERS! THANK YOU!

WHAT WE LOOK LIKE: 

WHAT WE LOOK LIKE

Austin Partners in Education Goals: 

Austin Partners in Education Goals With your help we can: Improve student academic outcomes Improve student confidence and attitudes towards school Working on a scale that makes a difference

Classroom Coaching Model- real and measureable impact because of you!: 

Classroom Coaching Model- real and measureable impact because of you!

HoW mentors make a DIFFERENCE: 

HoW mentors make a DIFFERENCE Mentors make a positive impact on their mentees through their relationships. These are long term changes that evolve over time. Your mentoring a student can translate into their academic, social and future successes.

Volunteer Logistics: 

Volunteer Logistics Parking Sign-in and out (Raptor System) Set an example for students by being on time and meeting consistently Weekly Communication

CONFIDENTIALITY AND BEST PRACTICES: 

CONFIDENTIALITY AND BEST PRACTICES FERPA … ABOVE SUSPICION

When in rome….: 

When in rome …. Emergency Drills Dress Code Gifts Food

…Do AS THE ROMANS DO…: 

… Do AS THE ROMANS DO… When your volunteering is over…. Continued Communication

Administrative Items: 

The following are guidelines to protect students AND our valued volunteers Administrative Items

HOW APIE WORKS WITH YOU: 

HOW APIE WORKS WITH YOU APIE trains and supports volunteers Please avail yourself of our training, resources and support Specific coordinator for your program to support you In the schools and in the APIE offices APIE salutes and appreciates your work Come celebrate at our end of year Volunteer Appreciation APIE has insurance coverage volunteers Your responsibilities to be sure you are properly covered You must be approved and on the current year’s list of registered volunteers Register for each opportunity and for each year This coverage is void if the volunteer is intoxicated or under the influence of any drugs If you are using any prescription drugs that may impair your judgment or your ability to volunteer safely, please notify the coordinator and arrange for a substitute

VOLUNTEERING : 

VOLUNTEERING Consider volunteering to have the guidelines that you would have at a place of business. You will be working with both children and other adults. Please be sensitive to others always

Thank you!: 

Thank you !