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Research proves that mentoring can be a powerful and positive force in the life
of a child and his/her family, school and community. National studies
continue to validate mentoring as an effective strategy for reaching
at-risk students and keeping them in school.
The one-on-one caring relationship between mentor and child offers many benefits,
academic as well as social and emotional. Learning Together has
combined the best of mentoring – the nurturing mentor/mentee bond –
with structure and academic content. Our interventions are based on
research showing the most favorable effects of mentoring depend on
frequent contact; longer-lasting relationships; training for mentors;
and structured activities for mentors and mentees. Learning Together
programs provide many benefits for adult mentors:
High school or college students
- Provides service learning opportunities
- Benefits mentors socially and emotionally
- Teaches interpersonal skills that lead to success
Family members
- Encourages family literacy
- Enriches school-family relationships
- Teaches families how to support success in school
Corporate or community volunteers
- Fosters community/school relationships
- Builds corporate and community identity through volunteering
- Expands
reach by partnering with community, including corporations, Communities
in Schools, United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCA/YWCA, Big
Brother/Big Sister or other non-profit organizations
Paraprofessionals, student teachers or retired teachers
- Develops new skills for existing staff
- Meets professional development requirements
- Offers opportunities for advancement
Learning Together raises student achievement as it builds positive relationships.
Click above to learn
more about mentoring.
Learning Together is a
proud partner of MENTOR.
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