GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success Presented by Terry A. Pittman & Julia Hillengas Graduation.

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





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



Mayor Nutter, Lisa Nutter, Dr. Lori Shorr and parents from Phila School District at GCC workshop



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



Coaches discussing Key Conversations during workshop

Students access attendance & grades

Credit Tracking Tool



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



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



Become A Graduation Coach



Contact :[email protected]

Or [email protected]

215-686-2165

GCC Contact Information

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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 Hillengas Graduation.

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