Mentor Training
Prerequisite
For successful implementation, it is highly recommended that site leadership complete Preparation & Implementation training prior to prospective mentors completing Mentor Training.
Audience
This training is designed for:
- Those assigned the role of Check & Connect® mentor
- Those interested in Check & Connect® mentoring principles and practices
- Check & Connect® site coordinators who oversee the implementation
Objectives
Participants will learn about and understand the:
- Core components and elements of Check & Connect®
- Role and expectations of the Check & Connect ®mentor
- Population of students they are mentoring and how to best meet their needs
- Implementation procedures for "Check" and "Connect" with fidelity
- 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
Format Options
Onsite
2-Day Mentor Training
Check & Connect® National Office offers onsite 2-Day Mentor Training in Minneapolis, MN! This interactive training equips mentors with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to support student engagement and success using the proven Check & Connect® model.
Date & Time
October 8th, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
AND
October 9th, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost
$699
Location
University of Minnesota - Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB)
2025 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55414
In-Person
The in-person version of this training includes:
- In-person training by Check & Connect® Implementation Specialist
- Two full days of training over consecutive days (12 hours)
- Exclusive downloadable resources
- C&C Implementing with Fidelity Manual
- Participant Guide
- Certificate of completion
- 5 hours of technical assistance post-training