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Colleton County School District School Volunteer Training 2015-2016 School Year Slide 2 Part I: Your Role as a Volunteer Part II: Learn to be a Successful Volunteer Volunteer Training For parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, community members, future teachers Slide 3 Part I: Your Role as a Volunteer Why CCSD Supports Volunteering Purpose of this training Roles of Volunteers Review of Eligibility Requirements Slide 4 Why CCSD Supports Volunteering Volunteers provide enriched learning experiences for children due to their special skills and interests Volunteers reduce the stress of routine duties so teachers can devote more time to high-quality instruction Volunteers provide valuable input from the local community and help identify successes and causes for concern Volunteers increase the individual attention each student receives Slide 5 School Board Policy IFCD directly addresses volunteering Volunteers increase learning opportunities for students This training will ensure you have a positive experience that benefits students Purpose of this Training Source: http://www.colleton.k12.sc. us/BoardPolicyManual/Polic ies/IFCD.pdf Slide 6 Roles of Volunteers In Classrooms Read to students Tutor students Mentor students Lecture on special topics Assist teachers Assist students with projects In Other Areas Organize parents for special projects Chaperone or host field trips or school events Sort, file, distribute materials Operate equipment Assist in Inventory Slide 7 Visitor, Volunteer, Chaperone Volunteers At school events In classrooms With Teacher or CCSD Staff at all times Chaperones Can supervise CCSD Students during off-campus events Highest level of scrutiny Slide 8 Complete Volunteer Application SLED and Sex Offender Background Checks Complete Volunteer Training Enjoy your volunteer assignment! Eligibility This is a review of the steps you will complete before beginning your volunteer assignment. Acceptance of your application to volunteer is subject to review of your background check and completion of this training and approval by school administrator. Slide 9 Part II: Learn to be a Successful Volunteer Following School Policies Working with Students Working with Teachers Working with Parents Slide 10 Following School Policies Review and abide by school and district policies on dress, electronic devices, and professional and student behavior Appropriateness of dress or behavior is at the discretion of the principal based on School Board/District Policies and local, state, and federal law Remember YOU can set the BEST example for our students! Slide 11 Following School Policies Professional Attire No tank tops or exposed midriff Skirt/Dress/Pants must fall at or below the knee Comfortable fully-enclosed shoes are the best! Avoid flip-flops or super high heels (3 plus) for health and safety reasons Cellphone on silent (or vibrate) Take emergency personal calls outside of the classroom Keep calls to a minimum Slide 12 Following School Policies Recognize Privacy Concerns Do not make recordings (or take pictures) of students without permission from the principal Do not share student or staff personal information (grades, test scores, medical conditions, family life, pictures, videos) with: Other parents Non-authorized personnel Community Members Online (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) Slide 13 Blood borne Pathogens Each school has a copy of DVD/Video Nurses and Custodians are trained to deal with blood and bodily fluids Keep children/adults calm and avoid contact with fluids Slide 14 Blood Bourne Pathogens Slide 15 Following School Policies Our District complies with state and federal law prohibiting discrimination and protecting our students and employees from discrimination at Sexual Harassment. Facts About Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments. It also applies to employment agencies and to labor organizations, as well as to the federal government.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Slide 16 Following School Policies Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual's employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Slide 17 Following School Policies It is helpful for the victim to inform the harasser directly that the conduct is unwelcome and must stop. The victim should use any employer complaint mechanism or grievance system available. You may use the bully hotline, speak with the administrator onsite, or contact the Director of Human Resources, Cliff Warren at cwarren@colletonsd.org or Extension 40227 from any school phone cwarren@colletonsd.org Slide 18 Following School Policies Prevention is the best tool to eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace. It is the policy of the district that sexual harassment will not be tolerated. The district will take immediate and appropriate action when an employee, student, or volunteer complains. Slide 19 Part II: Learn to be a Successful Volunteer Following School Policies Working with Students Working with Teachers Working with Parents Slide 20 Working with Students Do what you know how to do! Do not feel pressured to help with every assignment/activity Avoid giving opinions or guesses when you are not sure of an answer Model research and study skills rather than giving correct answers to students on classwork help them learn how to find answers! Slide 21 Working with Students Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports Become familiar with the high expectations we have for our students Model appropriate behavior and language Look for opportunities to let each child know you value him or her Slide 22 Working with Students Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports Be specific when recognizing students: Learn the childs name Identify the action Encourage the child to continue to improve Dante, you were so persistent that you finally succeeded in finishing the entire page! I think you will do even better the next time, and it will get easier the more that you do it Slide 23 Part II: Learn to be a Successful Volunteer Following School Policies Working with Students Working with Teachers Working with Parents Slide 24 Working With Teachers Become familiar with class rules (normally posted on the wall or available in print) Ask for the class schedule or specific activities the teacher would like you to assist with Let teachers or administrators handle student behavior issues Notify teacher or principal privately if you have any concerns about students Slide 25 Working With Teachers Support After-School activities: Parent-Teacher Organization School Improvement Council Title One Partners (TOP) Team Get to know teachers and the programs that support what teachers do! Learn about curriculum and instructional strategies to use in classrooms and at home Slide 26 Working With Teachers Even if you cant stay the whole day: Volunteer to make copies or put materials together Read to the class or have a child read to you Volunteer to assist in the Library Media Center, Guidance, or Administrative offices Slide 27 Working With Teachers Other Volunteer Opportunities: Chaperone events (dance, field trip, class party) Field Day Activities Hall or Testing Monitor Yearly Inventory Guest Speaker Slide 28 Part II: Learn to be a Successful Volunteer Following School Policies Working with Students Working with Teachers Working with Parents Slide 29 Spread Good News about the academic programs and events at our schools: At centers of worship At community events Facebook Twitter Avoid negative comments share accurate information Working with Parents Your voice makes a difference in our school and in the local community. Slide 30 READ ALL MATERIALS that are sent home by the school or teachers: Fill out and return surveys Parent-Teacher Compact Calendars Event Notices Working with Parents Your voice makes a difference in our school and in the local community. Slide 31 Work together : Join the PTO, SIC, or TOP Team Volunteer regularly Encourage other parents to volunteer Organize or contribute to educational and fundraising activities Working with Parents Your voice makes a difference in our school and in the local community. Slide 32 THANK YOU FOR COMING! We will report your attendance and completion of training to Human Resources if you signed in & stayed for the whole session Call HR at 782-4527 if you need to follow up on your status Call Title I at 782- 4522 for information about our programs! Slide 33 Websites www.ColletonSD.org www.CCSDTitle1.org