Mentor Training

Program Roadmap

1. Explore
2. Plan
3. Train
4. Implement
5. Sustain

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

Online

The self-paced online version of this training includes:

  • 3.5 hours of on-demand video
  • Exclusive downloadable resources
  • C&C Implementing with Fidelity Manual
  • Participant Guide
  • Certificate of completion
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Register for Online Mentor Training

Onsite

2-Day Mentor Training

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.

A group of professionals participating and engaging in an onsite training.

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

Register for onsite mentor training.

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
Contact us for onsite training.