Pearland ISD RISE mentoringAre you ready to become a RISE mentor and make a difference in the life of a student this school year? Sign up for one of the upcoming mentor trainings, as early as this Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 from 9 a.m.-noon at the ESC. RISE Mentoring is a school-based program in which committed, caring adults from the community help students rise above obstacles and succeed in school and life.*Reach – To gain the trust of young people, you have to be willing to reach them by knowing their world. *Inspire – As a mentor, you need to be a role model for kids.*Support – Be committed to the cause. Be present and show up. Your mentee needs to know you are unconditionally there for him or her.*Empower – Help kids see more, want more and be more than they ever thought was possible.How to Become a MentorThe Process:1. Complete mentor application: www.pearlandisd.org/ /cms/module/selectsu rvey/TakeSurvey.aspx ?SurveyID=6272. Complete online background check application: www.applitrack.com/p earlandisd/onlineapp / (Must be completed after July 1) 3. Register to attend a mentor training session: www.pearlandisd.org/ /cms/module/selectsu rvey/TakeSurvey.aspx ?SurveyID=373You will be given procedures to follow, tips for working with children and young adults and recommended mentor/mentee activities.Mentor Training Dates:January*Tuesday, January 18 @ 9-noon*Monday, January 31 @ 11-2 p.m.February*Wednesday, February 9 @ 9-noon*Tuesday, February 15 @ 11-2 p.m.*Wednesday, February 23 @ 9-noonMarch*Wednesday, March 2 @ 9-noon*Tuesday, March 8 @ 11-2 p.m.Register to attend a mentor training session: www.pearlandisd.org/ /cms/module/selectsu rvey/TakeSurvey.aspx ?SurveyID=373Unless noted otherwise training sessions are held at:Virgil Gant Education Support Center
1928 N. Main | Pearland, TX 77581*Note: Registration is required for training. Contact Information:Mandy Benedix
Mentor/Volunteer Specialist
281-485-3203Business & Large Group Training:Want one of their RISE Mentoring team members to come to your workplace to train a group of new mentors? Call 281-485-3203 to set up a training date.Learn more at www.pearlandisd.org/ Page/634