Check & Connect
What is Check and Connect?
EmpowerTulsa has partnered with AmeriCorps and Tulsa Public Schools to provide Check & Connect services. A comprehensive intervention designed to enhance student’s engagement at school through relationship building, problem solving, capacity building and persistence. The goal is for the student to achieve school completion with academic and social competence.
Check & Connect pairs each student and their family with a mentor called a “Connector.” The Connector:
- Meets with the student each week during school
- Tracks the students attendance, behavior, course performance, and social/emotional skills
- Collaborates with the student’s teacher, parent, school counselor, and other supportive adults
- Communicates with the parent each week
What we are looking for in a Connector:
- Connectors are compassionate, persistent, committed, and willing to help.
- Connectors believe that students, particularly those living in at-risk circumstances, have abilities and strengths and can learn.
Expectations of a Connector:
- Approximately 2 hours per week
- Mentoring/tutoring sessions
- One hour per week spent with student's family
If you are interested in becoming a Connector, please fill out the form below. In order to become a connector, you must also send your resume to Matthew at mbrazle@lilyfield.org. If selected as a Connector, a background check will be conducted.
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