The Power of Mentorship

Presentation Files: 
Presentation Category: 
California Partnership Academy
Presentation Description: 
Young people benefit tremendously from interaction with adults; especially when these interactions are structured and focused. Professionals in any field have both knowledge and wisdom to share with syoung apprentices. This presentation will illustrate practical steps to creating a mentorship program that is structured and produces clear and measurable outcomes.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
50%
Interactive Style: 
50%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Haydee Rodriguez
Title: 
SAVAPA Coordinator

Funding Opportunities

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides funding to states to replace cuts to K-12 and higher education for several purposes including teacher professional development for making progress toward rigorous college and career-ready standards.

Information links for funding professional development:

Using Recovery Funds to Drive School Reform and Improvement

AARA Title I Part A Funds

Implementing the Recovery Act

Implementation Ideas from the Field

Perkins Funding

The CCPC conference includes professional development topics for faculty, counselors, and administrators that meet requirements of the 2006 Perkins Act (Sections 122, 124, 134, and 135).

Information links for funding professional development:

Perkins IV (2006) Legislation

Perkins IV (2006) Policy Guidance