University of Minnesota
Check & Connect Student Engagement Intervention | Institute on Community Integration
http://checkandconnect.umn.edu
checkandconnect@umn.edu
Institute on Community Integration CEHD

Photo of mentor with student, representing Check & Connect Student Engagement Intervention.

Comprehensive Implementation Training Agenda

Day One

  1. Welcome and Introductions      
  2. Check & Connect Overview
    1. Context of dropping out
    2. Overview of the Check & Connect model
    3. Development of Check & Connect
    4. Evidence-base for Check & Connect
  3. Preparing to Imlement Check & Connect (Preparation Steps 1-4)
    1. Determining indicators of disengagement
    2. Identifying the target population
    3. Selecting or hiring mentors
    4. Organizing existing resources
  4. Implementing Check & Connect (Implementation Steps 5-6)
    1. Building relationships
    2. Using "check" procedures and the monitoring form
  5. Review and Reflection
  6. Work Time (reserved for planning)

Day Two

  1. Day One Review & Reflections
  2. Implementing Check & Connect (Implementation Steps 7-11)
    1. Implementing "connect" interventions
    2. Strengthening the family-school relationship
    3. Monitoring the person-environment fit
    4. Providing mentor support and supervision
    5. Evaluating program implementation
  3. Review, Reflection, and Next Steps
  4. Work Time (reserved for continued planning)

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