A School-Based Elementary Mentoring Program.

Ryan, Sarah; Whittaker, Catharine R.; Pinckney, Joyce

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ERIC Number: EJ648802

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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A School-Based Elementary Mentoring Program.

Ryan, Sarah; Whittaker, Catharine R.; Pinckney, Joyce

Preventing School Failure, v46 n3 p133-38 Spr 2002

This article discusses the characteristics of the Kennedy Kids and Adults Together program, a successful elementary mentoring program for students and community members. Ten steps for establishing such a program are outlined and the results of a program evaluation conducted with students, family members, teachers, and mentors are reported. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Education, Helping Relationship, High Risk Students, Low Income, Mentors, Minority Group Children, Participant Satisfaction, Performance Factors, Program Design, Program Implementation, School Community Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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