See our program in action
The Ignite team trains student mentors onsite through a peer-to-peer mentoring system that is customized to your school needs. With the option to bring our team onsite or virtually, we can tackle challenges by working with staff & students first-hand through the pipeline of peer influence.
Ignite has partnered with NCCEP/Gear-Up Schools and School Districts since 1998, and trained students and staff online for the last 10 years. Hear from one of our partnering schools that has presented our program at their NCCEP National Conference 2022:
Data has proven how critical the first year is on a student’s success
The first year of high school makes all the difference
70
First-year students are anxiety stricken
23
are having suicidal thoughts daily
40
are failing 2 or more classes
What is an Ignite Mentor ?
Students leading students to help change the climate and culture of their community
As an Ignite Mentor your task is not only to advise, but also to build. Build each other up and build relationships. To do so, mentors in the Ignite system are broken up between two roles, Executive Mentors and Mentors.
Executive Mentor
- Program Management
- Leadership Development
- Train The Trainer Model
- Cognitive Skill Development
- Facilitator
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Tier 1 and 2 Intervention Support
Year-Long Mentor
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Life Skills
- Transitioning Student Academic and Whole Child Support
- Facilitator
- Trusted Peer, Advocate, and Role Model
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Tier 2 Intervention Support
Our Curriculum
- Lessons Are In Multiple Languages
- Research Based
- Culturally Responsive
- Aligns With Washington State OSPI Standards and Benchmarks
- Leadership CTE Curriculum
- Advisory Curriculum
Sample Lesson
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Sample Lesson
On average, a school receives over $12,000 per student per year based on attendance. Through the Ignite mentoring program, we focus on boosting attendance by increasing social-emotional skills and self worth which influences students to engage in school. Do the Math!
Create a sense of community for every student to feel accepted. Let’s give them a sense of belonging their first year
Your upper-class student mentors will lead the way!
For less than a water bottle per student per day you can rehydrate the foundation of every incoming student
If you or your teachers are wondering…
Can our school climate thrive?
Do our students even care?
It is not just the winning football game, the spirit week, or the college ready courses that make a positive climate
It’s your everyday students given an opportunity to learn from one another everyday
The Payoffs
40
increase in graduation
89
increase in feeling of belonging for the incoming class
45
increase in Attendance
Our programs support a remote or onsite setting
Ignite Compass
Help your staff get started
- Assigned staff come together online or onsite
- Personal Development
- Climate VS. Culture understanding & how to establish baseline goals
- Smart & Good Culture Overview
- Steps to implement school climate improvements
- Breakout sessions creating the kick off process that supports school programs
Ignite Spark
Spark-Teacher Friendly, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Lessons
- Start with a school year subscription
- ‘Get-Real’ topics empowering student voice
- Bi-lingual 30 min Video Lessons
- Teacher Discussion Guides
- Resource Videos
Spark Family -Stay connected with Every Family
- Provide family monthly subscription
- 7-10 min easy video lessons
- Family guide aligned with additional topics of discussion
Student Mentor Training System
Yearlong training system for 10-12th grade student mentors aligned with goals for 9th grade transition
- Optional CTE course in Educational Leadership
- Optional pullout training advisory mode
- Staff overview and expectations
- Mentor Contract
- Reflections & Growth Assessments
- Monthly Advisor Coaching
- Spring Transitions
Training & Advisory Curriculum
Online training system
Leadership skill development
Academic Support for Incoming students
Recognition and Celebration System
Spark Advisory Topics led by student mentors:
- Self-Image
- Study Habits
- Adapting to Others
- Digital Citizenship
- Stress & Coping Strategies
- Conflict Resolution
- Aim for Education
- Get Ahead Stay Ahead
College Credit
Supporting students on their road to higher education
Ignite has partnered with Northwest Nazarene University to create a concurrent course in which Ignite mentors receive college credit in high school.
The leadership credit entails that all students will learn:
- Self-Management
- Social Awareness
- Relationship Skills
- Responsible Decision Making