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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 Coach Campaign Mayor’s Office Of Education October 13, 2011. GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN
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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 Coach Campaign Mayor’s Office Of Education October 13, 2011
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN Helping 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?
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success GCC Vision & Mission 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.
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success GCC Overview Campaign 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
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success Mayor Nutter, Lisa Nutter, Dr. Lori Shorr and parents from Phila School District at GCC workshop
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success GCC Conversations • 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?
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success Coaches discussing Key Conversations during workshop
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success GCC Faith Based Partnering Graduation Coach Campaign • Posters & flyers to market workshops • Trainer to conduct workshops • PowerPoint presentation • GCC Website to stay connected • Networking Events for resource sharing
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success GCC Faith Based Partnering • Next Steps: Faith Based Organization • Commit to Hosting GCC trainings at your location • Share GCC program information with congregation • Coordinate training logistics & scheduling • Help more youth succeed in education
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success Become A Graduation Coach
GRADUATION COACH CAMPAIGN Engaging adults who support young people on the road to education success GCC Contact Information Contact : Julia.hillengas@phila.gov Or phillygradcoach@gmail.com 215-686-2165