Mentor Training

Check & Connect Mentor Training is an in-depth, competency-based training designed to provide Check & Connect mentors with the information, competencies, and skills needed to be an effective Check & Connect mentor at their local site.

Objectives

Participants will learn about and understand—

The core components and elements of Check & Connect
The role and expectations of the Check & Connect mentor
The population of students they are mentoring and how to best meet their needs
How to implement the "Check" and "Connect" procedures with fidelity
The competencies and skills needed to be an effective mentor, such as:
- Building relationships with students, families, and school personnel
- Using data to determine interventions
- Problem–solving
- Engaging with families

Who Should Attend

This training is designed for those assigned the role of Check & Connect mentor as well as those interested in Check & Connect mentoring principles and practices. Check & Connect site coordinators and administrators are also encouraged to attend.

Training Delivery Options

Check & Connect offers training both in-person and online. To learn more about the options we offer, please view the following table:

Training Type	Cost per participant	Materials provided to each participant		Training hours	Additional considerations
Training Type	Cost per participant	*Implementing with Fidelity* manual	Participant guide	Training hours	Additional considerations
Self-Paced Online	$295/participant; $250/participant for groups of 5+			3.5 - 6 hours to view the training videos and engage in thoughtful and reflective activities	Flexibility to complete at your own pace at a time that is most convenient for you.
Open Enrollment at U of M	Prices coming soon			More information coming soon	Opportunity to practice skills with facilitation from a national trainer. Additional travel costs/airfare & hotel
Onsite	Call for pricing			12 hours over 2 days	Opportunity to practice skills with facilitation from a national trainer. Additional implementation support, including technical assistance, included with training

Online

Learn more about the process and steps for registering and completing online training with the video and infographic below:

Register for Self-Paced Online Training

Online FAQ

REGISTRATION

We have several people at our site who want to register for this training. Is group registration possible?

Yes! When completing registration, you have the option of adding additional group members when reviewing your registration summary. Group discounts are available for organizations with 5+ participants if registered as a group.

Should Check & Connect Coordinators also participate in Mentor training?

Check & Connect site coordinators and administrators are also encouraged to attend. Coordinators who directly manage Mentors are highly encouraged to participate in Mentor training.

May I register a group and have some participants complete training at a later date?

Training start dates may not be delayed. All registered participants must complete training within four weeks of receiving access to the training videos. Please complete registration when you are ready to begin training.

ACCESSING AND COMPLETING THE TRAINING

If more than one person from my organization is participating in the training, can we complete the training as a group?

Yes! Completing Check & Connect’s Self-Paced Online Mentor Training as a group is encouraged; however, it is not required. This self-paced online training can be completed individually.

How will I access the online training?

Check & Connect’s Online Training is password protected. Within 3 business days of registering, participants will receive an email invitation to create a password to access the training. The email invitation will come from info@vidyard.com with the subject "You're invited to a Video Hub."

How long does it take to complete the self-paced online training?

Self-Paced Online Mentor Training will take approximately 3.5 to 6 hours to view the training videos and engage in thoughtful reflective activities throughout the video content.

What materials are provided to complete the training?

The Check & Connect Implementing with Fidelity manual and Training Participant Guide are included in the training materials that will be shipped to the registration mailing address. The C&C Implementing with Fidelity manual is our expanded guide to the theoretical foundations, components, elements, and steps for implementing Check & Connect. The Training Participant Guide includes introductory resources and other materials that are part of the training activities. Both resources will be utilized throughout the online training experience.

After completing each training, will I receive a certificate?

Yes! Once the training access has expired, participants will be emailed a link to download a certificate of participation via email stating Check & Connect Self-Paced Online Mentor Training has been completed. The amount of time will be 3 hours, which reflects the training video viewing time.

Onsite

Request On-site Training” box, and replace it with the text “Please contact us at cconnect-tech@umn.edu to schedule a personalized Zoom consultation to discuss onsite training options.

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