Phase 0: Mentee Orientation (September - mid October)          

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Phase 1: Relationship Development (Late October - November) 

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Phase 2: Career Exploration (December - February) 

 Students will carry out a set of self-reflection activities, with their mentor's support, to better understand their interests, skills and the links between their passions and career pathways. Pairs will work on a resume that the mentee can use to apply to summer opportunities of interest.    

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Phase 3: Post-Secondary Research (March -- April) 

Phase 4: Preparing for the Summer and the 12^th Grade (May - June)

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Phase

Pair Goals

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• Pairs are excited to engage in the program and able to describe program expectations
• Begin to write weekly and meet at the first iMentor pair event 
• Learn about each other's interests, backgrounds, motivation, and life stories
• Share personal experiences and begin to build trust

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• Discuss the mentee's career aspirations  
• Complete activities so the mentee better understands their interests and skills and begins to see links between their passions and career pathway
• Mentee will craft a resume with the mentor’s support
• Discuss the importance of taking advantage of summer opportunities and begin to explore what the mentee wants to do during the summer
• Continue to develop closeness by the mentor providing support and guidance to the mentee; the mentee will practice asking for and receiving support from their mentor  

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3

• Help the mentee identify their fit factors and apply them to the mentee's post-secondary research process
• Learn about the different post-secondary options (4-year colleges, 2-year colleges, certificate programs, gap year, military, and employment) 
• Begin to research post-secondary options
• Go on at least 1 virtual college visit 
• Create a list of 6-10 post-secondary options that will be entered into the iMentor Post-Secondary Progress Tool   

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• Create a plan for how to stay connected during the summer
• Complete the end of year survey  
• Make a plan for post-secondary tasks the mentee could work on during the summer
• Ask for 2 letters of recommendation 
• Reflect on what they accomplished this year and celebrate their first year of being matched

Phase 0: Mentee Orientation

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SEL Competencies 

Self-Awareness

Relationship Skills

Supporting Research

Jean Rhodes article:

Wait, what?!: Shorter, less intensive mentoring relationships can be just as effective

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Mentor Training

Welcome to iMentor (module)

Taking a Strengths Based Approach (module/facilitated)

Equity Landscape (module)

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Parent Outreach

Parent Phone-a-thon with script provided to PMs

Mentee Moment

n/a – will use videos in the curriculum

Event:

Mentee Orientation: Students will review the program expectations through an interactive game. Consent form submission will be rewarded with a raffle. Students will engage in team bonding and trust exercises to develop their sense of iMentor community. 

Pair Checklist

N/A – pair is not matched

Lesson Title 

Objective

Engagement Activity

Mentor Role

0.1 The Power and Potential of Mentoring Relationships  

SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of a formal mentoring relationship and the purpose of a mentor.

Students are introduced to the program through a pair video.

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0.2 It Takes Two: Elements of a Successful 

Mentoring

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SWBAT articulate the roles and responsibilities of a mentee and a mentor.

Students watch a pair video and reflect

N/A

0.3  What I Want in a Mentor 

SWBAT identify mentor roles and what they want in a mentor (and why).

Students match mock mentees with mock mentors in a small group activity.

N/A

0.4 Matching 

Applications

SWBAT self-reflect and complete a matching application in an honest manner.

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Students complete the matching application

N/A

0.5 My Story of Self

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SWBAT create a story of self that explains their personal motivations.

Students craft a story of self and practice sharing it out

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0.6 Beginning of

Year Survey  

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SWBAT complete their BOY survey.

Students complete the BOY survey

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0.7 Enrichment: Senior Panel

SWBAT hear from seniors currently in the iMentor program.

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Panel discussion and Q/A

N/A

Phase 1: Relationship Development

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SEL Competencies 

Self-Awareness

Relationship Skills

Supporting Research

Jean Rhodes: Effects on Closeness and Instrumental Activities in School Based Mentoring

Mentor Training

Facilitated Training:

Launching Your Relationship

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Modules:

Implicit Bias

Stereotype Threat

Parent Outreach

Mentors will write parents an introduction letter, a template will be provided.

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Parents will receive a guide to building mentor relationships.

Mentee Moment

Pair moment - First impressions

A PSP pair will discuss the first impressions they had of each other.

Event:

November: “Hi, My Name is…”

Pairs will meet for the first time. They will engage in ice breaker activities and set pair relationship norms.

Pair Checklist

• Pairs are excited to engage in the program and able to describe program expectations
• Begin to write weekly and meet at the first iMentor pair event 
• Learn about each other's interests, backgrounds, motivation, and life stories
• Share personal experiences and begin to build trust

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Lesson Title 

Objective

Engagement 

Activity

Mentor Role

1.1  Mentor 

Reveal  

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*requires a thinkific link*

SWBAT learn about their new mentor and introduce themselves on the platform.

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Students compose their first message to their mentor.

Send their first message to their mentee

1.2 Exploring the Platform

SWBAT learn how to navigate the iMentor platform.

Students complete a platform scavenger hunt.

Mentors will review how to use the platform.

1.3 Five Questions About Me, Five Questions About You  

SWBAT answer questions about themselves and pose questions to their mentors to build rapport and a shared understanding.

Students share information about themselves and ask their mentor questions

Share personal information and show excitement for mentee's share out

1.4 "I Am From" Poem 

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SWBAT creatively express their identity to their classmates and mentor.

Students craft a poem to share with their mentor

Complete and share their own "I Am" poem

1.5 Healthy 

Relationships

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SWBAT understand components of a healthy relationship and how they can use the attributes of healthy relationships to build their relationship with their mentor.

Students label different types of relationships as “healthy” or “unhealthy.”

Share which components they believe make a healthy relationship 

1.6 Advocating 

for My Needs 

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SWBAT identify the importance of self-advocacy.

Students reflect on situations that require self advocacy.

Encourage mentee to reach out for support and model how to do so

1.7 Successes and Failures

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SWBAT understand the importance of adopting a growth mindset and learning from failures. 

Students work in groups of two to imitate a challenging design

Share how they have overcome failures and grown

1.8 Goal Setting 

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SWBAT set one personal and one academic goal for the year and ask their mentor for specific support around achieving these goals.

Students create 2 SMART goals for themselves

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Model goal setting and encourage mentee to follow through with their goals

1.9 Exploring 

Similarities and Differences 

SWBAT identify similarities and differences with their mentor and how to bridge across differences. 

Students work in pairs to identify experiences they want to share with their mentor

Share personal information 

and show excitement for mentee's share out

Phase 2: Career Exploration

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SEL Competencies 

Self-Awareness

Self-Management

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Supporting Research

NCAN, Connecting College and Career Success

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Mentor Training

Facilitated Training:

Supporting your Mentee with Career Exploration

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Modules:

Power & Privilege

Microaggressions

Parent Outreach

The December event plan will allow for PMs to invite parents to meet mentors for the first time

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Parents will receive a guide to discussing career goals with their child.

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Mentee Moment

Career pathways (PSP interview)

How have your career interests changed over time?

Events

December: Communicating to Success

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January: Career Exploration

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February: Professional Skill Building/Summer Opportunity Search

Pair Checklist

• Discuss the mentee's career aspirations  
• Complete activities so the mentee better understands their interests and skills and begins to see links between their passions and career pathway
• Mentee will craft a resume with the mentor’s support
• Discuss the importance of taking advantage of summer opportunities and begin to explore what the mentee wants to do during the summer
• Continue to develop closeness by the mentor providing support and guidance to the mentee; the mentee will practice asking for and receiving support from their mentor  

Lesson Title 

Objective

Engagement 

Activity

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Mentor Role

2.1 My Life in 10 Years 

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SWBAT envision their desired lifestyle 10 years into the future. 

Students create an online vision board

Help mentee think through how their vision can connect to pathways

2.2 Financing 

Adulthood 

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SWBAT understand the cost of living as an adult.

Students review mock budget letters

Provide feedback on the mentee’s mock budget

2.3 My Top Careers 

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SWBAT identify their interests and make connections between the top career clusters that align with their interests.

Students take a career survey to identify potential fields of interest

Share their own high school career interests

2.4 Mapping My Career Options

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SWBAT connect their career interests with post-secondary pathways. 

Students research their top career interest online

Share how their career interests changed over time

2.5 High School

 to Career 

Connection 

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SWBAT connect their career aspirations to opportunities, experiences and skills they should be developing in high school. 

Students identify activities they can engage in during hs to gain experience in potential career pathways of interest

Assist mentee in brainstorming high school activities that align with career interests

2.6 My Resume 

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SWBAT identify the different components that go into creating a resume.

Students review model resumes and provide feedback

Edit the mentee’s resume description

2.7 My Resume - Work Time

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SWBAT work on crafting a resume.

Students use the iMentor resume template to draft a resume

Edit the mentee’s resume

2.8 Making the Most of My Summer 

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SWBAT research opportunities and begin planning for the summer. 

Students research potential summer opportunities online

Assist in applying to summer opportunities

2.9 Making the Most of My Summer - Work Time

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SWBAT research opportunities and begin planning for the summer. 

Students research potential summer opportunities online

Assist in applying to summer opportunities

Phase  3: Post Secondary Research

 Pairs will identify the key components of match and fit so that they can research and select post-secondary pathways that are strong options for the mentee. An emphasis will be placed on academic match to ensure that students are not under-matching. Pairs will work together to create a list of 5-10 post-secondary options.  

SEL Competencies 

Responsible Decision Making

Self-Management

Supporting Research

The Role of Colleges in Intergenerational Mobility

(discusses the myth of undermatching)

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The Persistent Grip of Social Class on College Admissions

Mentor Training

Facilitated Training:

Post Secondary Research

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Modules:

Diversity as a Fit Factor

Microtraining: Research Video

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Parent Outreach

Parents will receive a guide explaining the post secondary landscape.

Mentee Moment

Fit Factors (PSP Interview)

Which fit factors were important to you in high school? What do you wish you had known or further taken into consideration?

Event(s)

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March – Virtual Campus Scavenger Hunt/Relationship Check in

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April – Post Secondary Research

Pair Checklist

• Help the mentee identify their fit factors and apply them to the mentee's post-secondary research process
• Learn about the different post-secondary options (4-year colleges, 2-year colleges, certificate programs, gap year, military, and employment) 
• Begin to research post-secondary options
• Go on at least 1 virtual college visit 
• Create a list of 5-10 post-secondary options that will be entered into the iMentor Post-Secondary Progress Tool   

Lesson Title 

Objective

Engagement 

Activity

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Mentor Role

3.1 Introduction to the Post-Secondary Landscape 

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SWBAT identify the different post-secondary pathways that they could choose to follow.

Students list pros/cons of each pathway through a gallery walk or pair work.

Share why they chose their specific post secondary pathway

3.2 My Fit Factors - Part 1

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SWBAT understand the different fit factors they should consider before pursuing a post-secondary program.

Students complete their fit factor guide

Share their own fit factors

3.3 My Fit Factors - Part 2

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SWBAT understand the different fit factors they should consider before pursuing a post-secondary program.

Students complete their fit factor guide

Share their own fit factors

3.4 Considering 

Diversity at as Fit Factor 

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SWBAT identify the importance of considering diversity as a fit factor when researching and applying to post-secondary options.

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Student listen to a PSP student's experience at an HBCU and reflect

Reflect on the importance of diversity as a fit factor

3.5 Academic

Match 

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SWBAT define the terms "safety," "target," "reach," and "undermatching" in relation to post-secondary programs.

Students identify safety/target/match by playing a trash-ball game

Share their own safety, target and reach schools

3.6 Post-Secondary Research Set Up   

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SWBAT understand the process of utilizing resources for post-secondary research and begin to craft a post-secondary list.

Students practice how to research post-secondary options

Research post-secondary options for their mentee

3.7 Post-Secondary 

Research 1 

SWBAT research safety, target, and reach colleges.

Students engage in online research

Research post-secondary options for their mentee

3.8 Post-Secondary 

Research 2 

SWBAT research safety, target, and reach colleges alongside pro pathways based on their fit factors.

Students engage in online research

Research post-secondary options for their mentee

3.9 My Virtual Tours

SWBAT explore colleges via virtual tours.

Students use YouVisit to conduct a virtual college tour.

Find 1-2 virtual tours they would like to go on with their mentee.

Phase 4: Preparing for the Summer and 12th Grade

This phase acts as a jump start for students on the college application process. Pairs will (1) finalize their preliminary college list (2) learn the importance and steps to acquire letters of recommendation and (3) learn the importance and basics of applying for financial aid. They will plan summer tasks to complete in order to stay on track with the post-secondary application process and draft a pair summer communication plan.  

SEL Competencies 

Self Management

Relationship Skills

Supporting Research

Barriers to Applying for Financial Aid

Mentor Training

Modules:

Summer Engagement/Staying Connected

Creating Equity in the Post-Secondary Process

Parent Outreach

Parents will receive a guide explaining how to support their child during the summer before senior year.

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Financial Aid Guide for Parents

Mentee Moment

Interviewing high school seniors on advice for preparing for senior year

Event(s)

May – Post-Secondary Research/Introduction to PSP

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June - Preparing for Senior Year/Program Celebration

Pair Checklist

• Create a plan for how to stay connected during the summer
• Complete the end of year survey  
• Make a plan for post-secondary tasks the mentee could work on during the summer
• Ask for 2 letters of recommendation 
• Reflect on what they accomplished this year and celebrate their first year of being matched

Lesson Title 

Objective

Engagement 

Activity

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Mentor Role

4.1 Financial Aid 

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SWBAT identify and define the various forms of financial aid available to them i.e., loans, grants, scholarships. 

Students complete a scavenger hunt of an award letter

Check in on mentee’s thoughts regarding the post secondary processes

4.2 The 

Personal 

Statement 

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SWBAT learn how the college admissions essay can help admissions counselors see them as more than their grades and scores.

Students brainstorm potential personal statement topics

Help mentees brainstorm potential essay topics

4.3 Letters of 

Recommendation 

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SWBAT learn why letters of rec are important and how to acquire them. 

Students draft 2 emails asking for letters of recommendation

Edit mentee’s emails

4.4 End of Year Survey 

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SWBAT complete the EOY survey.

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Students complete the EOY survey and write a thank you note to their mentor

Complete the EOY survey

4.5 My Post-Secondary 

Prep Work Time

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SWBAT work on their post-secondary prep task of choice. 

Students choose to finish working on their post-secondary list, emails for letters of recs or college essay

Help edit mentee’s work

4.6 Preparing for My Summer

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SWBAT create a mentor/mentee summer communication plan and identify summer tasks to accomplish.

Students create a summer plan for themselves

Craft a summer communication plan with their mentee

Flex: Getting Ready for the SAT

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SWBAT articulate the value of the SAT in relation to their post-secondary goals.

Access their Khan Academy account/Practice test taking

Encourage the mentee to create a study schedule for the SAT