Partners in Education Mentoring Program

The Elkhorn Public Schools is pleased to sponsor a program offered to students who would benefit from another caring adult in their life. The Partners in Education Mentoring Program is a cooperative effort of educators and volunteers from the community. It is designed with an academic focus to provide on-going support to help students be successful. An adult mentor volunteers for one school year and meets with his or her mentee on school grounds. Most building programs involve weekly meetings of 20 to 60 minutes.

The program has a slightly different format at each level. At the elementary level, the program takes place before school. Adult mentors are paired with elementary students who are having difficulties with reading and language arts. The middle school program is more individualized and takes place after school one day each week. High school students who request a mentor will be matched to work with their mentors during non-instructional time. Meetings could take place during study halls, before school, or after school. Like the middle school format, the needs of the high school mentees will be addressed on an individualized basis.

Elkhorn Public School’s Partners in Education Mentoring Program is planning a Fall orientation session and is seeking adult volunteers from our talented community to mentor students in grades K-12. Mentors are asked to volunteer for at least one hour each week for the entire school year, and may indicate preferred grade levels and times. Orientation will be provided and each building has a facilitator available to answer questions.

Please call (402) 289-4239, or write Elkhorn Public Schools, attn: Susan Farkas, 3200 N 206th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022 for more information.

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Elkhorn Public Schools Partners in Education Mentoring Program

Mentor Application

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