qmap informational webinar
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Quality Mentoring Assessment Path (QMAP) Webinar hosted by the Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota. March 23, 2011What is the QMAP? What could my mentoring program get out of it? What kind of support can I expect? Register for this free webinar and learn the answers to these questions, plus ask any other questions you may have about the QMAP (Quality Mentoring Assessment Path) during a Question & Answer session. This webinar is offered on a quarterly basis. To request a recording of the last QMAP webinar (which took place on March 23), email Mindy Twetten at [email protected].TRANSCRIPT
March 23, 2011Mentoring Partnership of
Minnesota
Quality Mentoring Assessment Path (QMAP)
Asking Questions & Sharing Comments During the Webinar “Raise your hand” & MPM Organizers
will unmute you Or, type questions (and comments) in
the question/answer section and submit; we will respond directly to you or possibly share your question with all attendees
When unmuted, please monitor your background noise
Webinar Logistics
Mindy Twetten Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Courtney Erickson AmeriCorps Technical Assistance & Training Specialist
OverviewGuided self-assessment
Rate as “Completed or In Regular Practice” or “Incomplete or Not In Regular Practice”
Illuminates your programs “Strengths” and “Areas for Improvement & Innovation”
Divided into 3 sections Program Design &
Management
Program Operations
Program Evaluation
Content
Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™
Current research on evidence-based practice in the field of mentoring
Insight from experienced mentoring and evaluation practitioners around our state
Demonstration
Resources
Links to free resources available for every item
Includes research, templates, and other resources
On-site Review
MPM staff will meet with your staffTypically 2 hours
Develop a 12-month Improvement & Innovation Plan
Receive personalized support from MPM over those 12 months
Why Complete the QMAP? Holistically…
Research shows quality practices are vital to positive youth outcomesField shift: quantity quality
Improving quality means:Safer youth
Safer volunteers
Re-assured families
Ultimately, more positive outcomes
Quality elevates the fieldHear from programs that completed the QMAP
Why QMAP? Cont’dAt the Program Level…100% of QMAP pilot participants polled said that the QMAP was valuable for their program
Validate and strengthen your program’s quality
Receive individualized technical assistance and evaluation
Opportunity for more fundingMake the case to funders – many Minnesota funders are
hearing about and supporting QMAP
Future access to funding through MPM
Recognition, more recognition, and benefits from MPMProven commitment to quality; leader among peers
Become a Quality PartnerDedicated Partners
Complete the QMAP (including Improvement &Innovation Plan, signed Statement of Accuracy)
Expert Partners
Dedicated Partner, but with 100% of outlined best practices in place
Permission to use Expert Quality Seal (pictured)
More information on Partner Status
Quality Partner Featured BenefitsPriority listing and recognition
on MPM's "Find a Program" webpage High-traffic portal for potential
mentors, funders, policy makers and more
Eligibility for discounts on training, products and publications
Letters of support from MPM citing Quality Partner status
Connections to the business community and the media
…and more!
Getting Started
All Minnesota youth mentoring programs are eligible
Make sure your program is registered with MPM
Request QMAP access by emailing MPM's Training Institute
Your program will receive an email with your login information, and you’ll be ready to begin the QMAP!
Q & A
Questions?
Comments?
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Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota’s home page:
http://www.mpmn.org/
Contact information:
[email protected] or 612.370.9158
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