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Overview
Overview
Research has shown that high impact K-12 support requires ongoing training which builds on acquired skills for every volunteer. We have curated our most impactful trainings, as well as some from other trusted organizations, based on the level of support a program will be providing. The University of Michigan also requires some additional training for groups engaging with minors through Children On Campus. Below are the requirements for working with minors off campus, as well as recommended trainings for building skills in working with K-12 students.
Research has shown that high impact K-12 support requires ongoing training which builds on acquired skills for every volunteer. We have curated our most impactful trainings, as well as some from other trusted organizations, based on the level of support a program will be providing. The University of Michigan also requires some additional training for groups engaging with minors through Children On Campus. Below are the requirements for working with minors off campus, as well as recommended trainings for building skills in working with K-12 students.
U-M Children on Campus (COC) Requirements
U-M Children on Campus (COC) Requirements
All individuals working with minors off campus must be sure they are in compliance with U-M Children on Campus requirements. For more information, reach out to Children On Campus (COC).
Register with Children on Campus
Student Organizations must register every year.
Complete Background Checks
Every volunteer must complete a background check. There are individual or batch upload options.
Individual volunteers must consent to the screening by responding within 24-48 hours of submission through an email from "HireRight".
Complete Trainings
Yearly training must by completed by all volunteers via web modules or group training. 1-2 hour group sessions may be completed via zoom for all members.
Complete Host Site Requirements
Check with the school district or community organization you will be working with on their policy guidelines and screening requirements.
Direct Recruitment of Minors
Direct Recruitment of Minors
Volunteers who will actively recruit minors for their program must provide the appropriate permission and participation forms. Student Organizations may also opt in to use the electronic form link during the registration process which will create and send a form link to the program leader or organizer. The link may then be sent to parents to complete before the program begins.
Recruitment of Minors Through a Third Party
Recruitment of Minors Through a Third Party
If minors are recruited by another program, it is the responsibility of the third party, school district, or community program to collect the appropriate permission forms. The program lead or organizer of the student organization will provide this form for a representative of the third party program to complete. These forms should remain on file for 3 years.
About These Training Recommendations
About These Training Recommendations
These training requirements and recommendations are designed to provide student organizations with the knowledge and resources needed for a successful program engaging with K-12 students in local schools or youth serving organizations. Based on a typical program schedule starting in the fall, we recommend beginning trainings in the spring semester prior. This takes into consideration the hectic schedules of K-12 students and staff, as well as U-M students at the start of a new school year in the fall. Completing some recommendations and requirements prior to this time will better insure fewer scheduling challenges. Unless otherwise specified, trainings should be completed by all members of the organization who are engaging with K-12 youth.
These training requirements and recommendations are designed to provide student organizations with the knowledge and resources needed for a successful program engaging with K-12 students in local schools or youth serving organizations. Based on a typical program schedule starting in the fall, we recommend beginning trainings in the spring semester prior. This takes into consideration the hectic schedules of K-12 students and staff, as well as U-M students at the start of a new school year in the fall. Completing some recommendations and requirements prior to this time will better insure fewer scheduling challenges. Unless otherwise specified, trainings should be completed by all members of the organization who are engaging with K-12 youth.
Trainings will be most effective when they build on the skills and knowledge of members and include space for reflection and discussion. When planning your training schedule, consider how the information will meet the motivations of your members and the needs of the community. For consultation or more information on these trainings or creating a schedule, reach out to an advisor at the U-M Ginsberg center.
Trainings will be most effective when they build on the skills and knowledge of members and include space for reflection and discussion. When planning your training schedule, consider how the information will meet the motivations of your members and the needs of the community. For consultation or more information on these trainings or creating a schedule, reach out to an advisor at the U-M Ginsberg center.
Winter (January - May)
Winter (January - May)
The following trainings will assist your organization in wrapping up this years program and preparing for the next year.
Student Organization Policies and Procedures *
Student Organization Essentials (U-M Center for Campus Involvement)
This training is for all authorized signers
Equitable Community Engagement
Entering Engaging, and Exiting Communities Workshop (U-M Ginsberg Center)
Student Organization Advising
U-M Ginsberg Center, Center for Educational Outreach, Faculty or Staff
Staff from your Host Site
Advising will be with a leader(s) of your student organization
Program Assessment Plan
Developing a Post-Program Action Plan (U-M Center for Educational Outreach)
Community Engagement: Collaborating for Change - Reflections and Transitions (Self Paced MOOC)
These trainings should be completed by the leadership within the student organization
*Mandatory Trainings
Fall (July - August)
Fall (July - August)
We recommend that the following trainings be completed before engaging with K-12 youth at your host site.
Service Site Orientation / Trainings*
Detroit Public Schools Community District Volunteer Orientation
Connect with your host site for further requirements
Ensuring K-12 Student Safety *
U-M Children on Campus Requirements*
Refer to steps above for required paperwork and trainings
Equitable Community Engagement
Entering Engaging, and Exiting Communities Workshop (U-M Ginsberg Center)
For members who did not complete the workshop in the winter
COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines
Social and Emotional Skills
Trauma Informed SEL (Transforming Education)
1 hour webinar
Relationship Building
Successfully Securing School Buy-In Workshop (U-M Center for Educational Outreach)
Community Engagement: Collaborating for Change (Michigan Online)
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Complete the Collaborative Leadership section
Systemic Issues in Education
Bootstraps: Merit, Myths, and Education Podcast
There are five 40minute episodes, listen to all or the ones which make the most sense for your program
*Mandatory Trainings
Ongoing Training for Classroom Support Volunteers
Ongoing Training for Classroom Support Volunteers
These trainings are recommended for improving the quality of classroom support programs. A sample job description for a classroom support volunteer can be found by following the link. Students organizations may chose to complete these trainings in any order, but it is recommended to participate in one from each section over the course of the program, completing no more than one per month.
Multicultural Humility
Antiracist Community Engagement Workshop (U-M Ginsberg Center)
Multicultural Workshops (U-M Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs)
CommonGround Workshops (U-M Program for Intergroup Relations)
Anti-Racism Primer (U-M Human Resources)
Self guided course or email subscription
Engagement Strategies
Creating Dynamic Programming for K-12 Youth Workshop (U-M Center for Educational Outreach)
Ethical Dilemmas
Community Engagement: Collaborating for Change (Michigan Online)
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Complete the ethical engagement section
Communication Skills
Conflict and Communication Workshop (U-M Office of Student Conflict Resolution)
Ongoing Training for Academic and Homework Support Volunteers
Ongoing Training for Academic and Homework Support Volunteers
Student organizations and members who are well versed in the recommended trainings for classroom support, and who would like to offer more support to K-12 students can complete the following trainings for academic support programs and programs offering homework help. Sample job descriptions for academic support and homework help volunteer roles can be found by following the link. Students organizations may chose to complete these trainings in any order, but it is recommended to participate in at least one from each section over the course of the program, completing no more than one per month.
Mentoring
Becoming a Better Mentor (MENTOR)
Twelve 5 minute videos and a written manual
Teaching Critical Thinking Skills
Uncommon Sense Teaching (Deep Teaching Solutions)
Free Coursera class
Complete week 1 - Active Learning for All
Learning Styles and Scaffolding
Uncommon Sense Teaching Part 2 (Deep Teaching Solutions)
Free Coursera class
Complete week 3: Intellectual Humility, Critical Thinking, and Bias
Assessing / Changing Study Behaviors
Testing and Grading Resources (U-M Center for Research on Learning and Teaching - CRLT)
Students Have Different Thinking Speeds and Styles Podcast (EdSurge)
Ongoing Training for Tutor Volunteers
Ongoing Training for Tutor Volunteers
Tutoring K-12 youth involves a much higher commitment than other volunteer opportunities. High impact tutoring includes meeting with students multiple times per week, creating assessments and study materials, as well as continuous supervision and trainings for volunteers. Learn more about tutoring job descriptions here. For student organizations with the capacity to offer quality programs or volunteer with other tutoring organizations, the following trainings and recourses will assist in developing effective tutoring practices. These trainings may be completed in any order, but it is recommended to participate in at least one per month over the course of the program in addition to continuous engagement with a supervisor or advisor.
Facilitation
Facilitation Resources (M-LEAD)
Various facilitation resources for individual, group, and community development
One on One Tutoring Facilitation Manual (National Student Support Accelerator - NSSA)
Appling Assessments
Testing and Grading Resources (U-M CRLT)
Best practices for testing, measurement, and grading
Engaged Learning Assessments (U-M CRLT)
Various assessments and rubrics
Uncommon Sense Teaching (Deep Teaching Solutions)
Free Coursera class
Complete week 3 - Practice, Passion, and Procrastination
Outcome Based Tutoring Strategies
Tutoring Instruction Videos (National Student Support Accelerator - NSSA)
Six 5-minute videos
Uncommon Sense Teaching Part 2 (Deep Teaching Solutions)
Free Coursera class
Complete week 2 - How to Reach and Teach Both Procedural and Declarative Pathways
Data Collection
Data Collection Tools (National Student Support Accelerator - NSSA)
Program Specific Pedagogy
Supervision from a professional in the field will provide tutors with advice and resources specific to their program
U-M advisor or supervisor
U-M tutoring course
Staff from host site
Community leaders
The University of Michigan also offers EDUC 206: Fundamentals of Tutoring for 1 credit hour. This course will provide a better understanding of how individuals learn, and processes involved in learning in order to better plan and deliver sound instruction.
Additional Training for Specific Communities
Additional Training for Specific Communities
These additional trainings will be helpful for programs that specialize in a specific community, or wish to work with students who identify with one of these communities.
Students with Learning Differences
Working with Students with Special Needs / Exceptionalities (Ann Arbor Public Schools)
1 hour training video
Uncommon Sense Teaching Part 2 (Deep Teaching Solutions)
Free Coursera class
Complete week 3 - Intellectual Humility, Critical Thinking, and Bias
Accessibility Checklist (National Student Support Accelerator - NSSA)
English Language Learners
ELL Resources (Ann Arbor Public Schools)
LGBTQIA+
Allyhood Development Training (U-M Spectrum Center)
Proud and Thriving Framework (The Jed Foundation)
Framework to develop and support mental health in the LGBTQ+ community
Supervising Tutors
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