Teacher-Mentors and Community Partners are vital to an engaging and successful ELO experience. In both cases, their engagement is determined by students' goals. Here is how that can look:
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Teacher-Mentors
Teacher-Mentors
Provide academic guidance to ensure the ELO aligns with school standards and graduation requirements.
Serve as a consistent school-based support throughout the project.
Help students connect classroom learning to real-world experiences.
Offer feedback and encouragement during check-ins and reflections.
Assist with problem-solving if challenges arise in scheduling, workload, or expectations.
Support the student in preparing for the final product and presentation.
Here is a guide for potential teacher-mentors to use with students when referring a student or helping them considering an ELO.
Community Partners
Community Partners
Collaborate with the ELO team to set realistic goals and expectations.
Share expertise and insights from their professional field.
Serve as a mentor and role model, offering encouragement and advice.
Offer opportunities for hands-on learning (observations, site visits, skill practice).
Give constructive feedback on student progress and final product.
Provide real-world context to enrich a student’s project.
Engaging with EHS students
There are a number of ways that Community Partners can support ELO students.
Mentor student interns, or host job shadows, to provide hands-on learning experiences.
Participate in our "Futures Fest" Career Fair and connect with students exploring career pathways.
Be featured in a Career Chat where you can share industry and career insights, trends, and lessons learned.
Help facilitate career-skills workshops focused on resume-building, interviewing, networking, and essential skills.
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