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GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN
Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success
Presented by
Terry A. Pittman & Julia HillengasGraduation Coach CampaignMayor’s Office Of Education
October 13, 2011
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGNHelping Adults Support Young People on the Road to Educational Success
Faith Based Student Educational Attainment Challenges
Challenges
• How do we encourage young people to go to school ?
• How can we educate parents/guardians to successfully
coach their young person?
• What resources are available?
• What strategies can caring adults use to talk to young people about high
school graduation and college attendance?
The Vision• All Philadelphia youth will have a supportive,
knowledgeable adult who can coach them to succeed in high school, college and careers.
The Mission • Equip and empower Philadelphia’s adults to help
youth earn a high school diploma and succeed in college and careers.
GCC Vision & Mission
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN
Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN
Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success
GCC OverviewCampaign Components: Graduation Coach Workshops Website with educational resources Guide to 5 Key Conversations to have with young people
about achieving their education goals StudentNet Overview Ongoing activities for Coaches and youth Bridge to PhillyGoes2College
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN
Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success
Mayor Nutter, Lisa Nutter, Dr. Lori Shorr and parents from Phila School District at GCC workshop
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN
Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success
6th & 7th Grade: Succeeding in Middle School 8th & 9th Grade: Transitioning to High School 10th-12 Grade & GED prep programs: Preparing for
College High School Graduates & GED recipients: Transitioning
to and Succeeding in College All Grade & Age Levels: Who’s on Your Team?
GCC Conversations
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Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success
Coaches discussing Key Conversations during workshop
Students access attendance & grades
Credit Tracking Tool
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN
Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success
GCC Faith Based PartneringGraduation Coach Campaign Posters & flyers to market workshops Trainer to conduct workshops PowerPoint presentation GCC Website to stay connected Networking Events for resource sharing
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN
Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success
Next Steps: Faith Based Organization Commit to Hosting GCC trainings at your locationShare GCC program information with congregation Coordinate training logistics & schedulingHelp more youth succeed in education
GCC Faith Based Partnering
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN
Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success
Become A Graduation Coach
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN
Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success
Contact :[email protected]
215-686-2165
GCC Contact Information