Implementing a Peer Mentor Program

Outline:
Implementing a Peer Mentoring Program

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Benefits of a Peer Mentoring Program

What Is a Peer Mentoring Program?

Benefits to the Mentees

Benefits to the Mentors

Benefits to the Organization

Review

Summary

Section 3: Key Elements When Implementing a Peer Mentoring Program

Key Elements

How to Help your Mentor Succeed

Areas of Focus

Establishing Measurable Objectives

Choosing the Right People

Providing Training

Evaluating a Mentorship Program

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

David Morstad, M.Ed., has served as a Corporate Director of Training, VP/Communications, and is a veteran of nearly forty years in the human services field. He is a Fellow of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and a sought-after writer and speaker on issues of leadership in the disability field. Disclosure: David Morstad, M.Ed. has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Diane VanHusen received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. She has over 35 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, early intervention teacher, IDD case manager, and executive director for an ICF/IID facility. She has developed and provided training on a variety of topics related to intellectual and developmental disability services. Disclosure: Diane VanHusen, QIDP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.