High School Teen Mentoring Handbook

Description of Resource:

This mentor handbook reviews key information and skills for mentors of high school students, including roles and responsibilities, the mentoring relationship life cycle, conversation and listening skills, supporting mentees’ self-esteem, addressing child safety concerns, and understanding mentees’ learning styles.

Goals:

To equip mentors with the skills to build strong mentoring relationships with high school students.

Target Population/Eligibility of Target Sites:

Mentors of high school students

Corresponding Elements of Effective Practice:

Training, Monitoring and Support

Key Personnel:

Mentors

Additional Information:

The High School Teen Mentoring Handbook is the result of a four year pilot program by Advanced Education and Technology in partnership with Big Brother Big Sister of Edmonton and Area, and supported by Alberta Education.

Resource Name:

High School Teen Mentoring Handbook

Publisher/Source:

Government of Alberta, Advanced Education and Technology

Author:

Not specified

Date of Publication:

2010

Resource Type:

Mentor Guides and Handouts

Evaluation Methodology:

Resource has not been evaluated for effectiveness

Evaluation Outcomes:

Resource has not been evaluated for effectiveness

Evaluation Validity:

Resource has not been evaluated for effectiveness

Accessing and Using this Resource:

This resource can be accessed freely online here: https://albertamentors.ca/mentoring-in-schools/request-high-school-teen-mentoring-handbook-and-activity-book/

References:

Evidence Base: N/A

Additional References: N/A