Strength-based learning is our focus and the keystone for implementing a successful learning program. The learner’s goals are developed to amplify their interests and strengths while accomplishing the tasks needed to complete their unique learning program.

The main goals of the Mentor Program are to:

• Understand the academic/social/emotional profile of each learner in order to provide strategies that alleviate frustrations and re-ignite motivation and interest in learning.
• Provide direction in developing, documenting and evaluating the learner’s
• Independent Program.
• Provide guidance in curriculum selection and development of the learner’s academic plan.
• Formulate short-term measurable goals and recognize completion as real progress towards long-term goals; give regular feedback on goal completion.
• Maximize each learner’s intellectual boundaries to achieve their highest potential.
• Systematically develop the learner’s and/or family’s ability to take increasing responsibility for all aspects of their program over the course of enrollment.
• Broaden awareness of and make supportive connections with other TLCI parents and learners.
• Help families to gain the confidence and expertise needed to move successfully forward.

ONE POSSIBLE MENTOR PROGRAM SCHEDULE

The following is one possible outline for a family whose needs may be best served by this schedule of services.

In this example, there are five conference visits scheduled in a progressively wider span of time with conference calls scheduled between visits.  All phone conferences are designed to determine progress, review the learning plan, and provide appropriate guidance and support.

Home Conference 1 (August or Sept.) - PLANNING MEETING. – Consultant meets with learner/family to complete enrollment intake process, make placement recommendations, and assess learner needs and interests. Design the initial Individualized Learning Plan (ILP), including resources and enrichment ideas. Support with the e-Tap curriculum. Schedule next conference.

Phone Conference 1 - Two weeks later

In-Person  Conference 2 (Oct) – Consultant meets with learner/family to focus learner needs and interests and to refine the Individualized Learning Plan (ILP), including resources and enrichment ideas. Review and modify patterns of documentation as needed. Support with the e-Tap curriculum. Schedule next conference.

Phone Conference 2 - Two weeks later

In-Person Conference 3 (Nov) – Consultant meets with learner/family to assess learner progress and to make any modification needed to the Individualized Learning Plan.  Coach learner on completing the Fall Semester Review (for high school). Schedule next conference.

Phone Conference 3 - One month later

In-Person Conference 4 (Jan/Feb) – SECOND SEMESTER MEETING – Consultant meets with learner/family to assess learner progress and to make any modification needed to the Individualized Learning Plan, with a focus on the second semester learning goals. Schedule next conference.

Phone Conference 4 - One month later

Phone Conference 5 - Six weeks later

Begin planning process for the next year. Schedule final visit.

Home Conference 5 (June) – FINAL MEETING Review the year, including reviewing the Spring Semester Review form and developing High School transcripts for the year. Help learner develop the fall’s Individualized Learning Plan.  Make determination with parent’s/learner’s input of appropriate program placement for the fall to the Program, and the possibility of one or more additional Support Packages that provide additional visits and guidance if needed or requested.