1. 10,000 Degrees Academic Support Volunteer Orientation
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2. Welcome & Introductions
ACADEMIC SUPPORT STAFF
Melissa Marvan
Sherry Manis
Mariana Lopez
Doug Brown
Pam Franklin
Monica Golden
Ami Gerstein (On Leave until 1/18)
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3. Our Story/NuestraHistoria
History
2017
1997
300+ Adult Volunteers
50+ Student Volunteers
Serving 5,000+ students
40 Adult Volunteers
5 Schools
Served 300 students
JULY 2017: Merger with 10,000 Degrees
Our focus continues to be on students and schools
with the greatest need
Our Story/NuestraHistoria

4. TARGETED SCHOOLS/STUDENTS
Students who are economically disadvantaged
Receive Free and Reduced Lunch
English Language Learners
Schools that do not have adequate parent volunteer support
Teacher/Administrative Requests
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5. Our Target Districts

6. Our Vision
Every student, regardless of race, ethnicity, documentation status, gender identity, & socioeconomic status, has the support and resources to earn a college degree and achieve his/her potential.
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7. OUR MISSION
To achieve educational equity, and support students with need to access and complete higher education to positively impact their communities and the world 
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8. 10,000 Degrees is a 501(c)(3) organization
We receive our funding through donations and grants from individuals and foundations – all of the work we do with students, including scholarships, is made possible by the generous donations of others
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10. We Believe…
Education is the foundation of a just and equitable society
Every student should have equitable opportunities for a quality education and the chance to graduate from college
In the potential of every student to succeed
Students and their families, schools and communities each play a critical role in educating our youth and strengthening our communities’ economic and social health
Educating all students to achieve their potential is an urgent moral, social and economic imperative.
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11. Screening and Training
Completed OnlineApplication
Individual Interview
Current TB Clearance
Fingerprints (Livescan)
Commitment to volunteer at least two hours a week for academic year
Training Requirements
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12. *Mandatory Trainings*]
*Mandatory Trainings*
Tutoring Essentials
Cultural Proficiency
Highly Recommended
Future Trainings
Behavior Management Common Core State Standards
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13. alternate options **This volunteer opportunity is NOT for everyone**
10,000 Degrees Program Managers may assist
in determining
alternate options
if this volunteer opportunity is not determined to be the best fit or
your interest or schedule does not meet current
academic needs
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14. (Next Training -- Required)
Tutoring Essentials Training
(Next Training -- Required)
LOGISTICS
School Calendar
Record Keeping
Teacher Communications
SCHOOL VOLUNTEER’S ROLE
Expectations: Yours and the Teacher’s
Effective Mentoring
TUTORING IN ACTION
Tips for Tutors
Effective Encouragement
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15. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with 10,000 Academic Support
Questions???

16. 10,000 Degrees Academic Support Contacts
Pamela Franklin
Melissa Marvan
Mariana Lopez
Monica Golden Doug Brown
Sherry Manis
Ami Gerstein
Main Office
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