- Houston Independent School District
- For Mentors & Community Partners
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IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE:Due to the implications of COVID-19, all mentoring sessions will take place virtually. If you would like to become a RESILIENT OUTSTANDING SISTERS EXEMPLIFYING SUCCESS Project (ROSES) mentor, please complete the process outlined below.
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Community Sponsorship Opportunities
The ROSES Project has a variety of opportunities for engaging community partners. Community partnerships support comes in the form of grants, volunteerism, and in-kind resources. To learn more about how you can support ROSES, you can reach us via telephone at 713-556-8902 or email at roses@houstonisd.org. We look forward to furthering the discussion with you.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Mentor a ROSES Student
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A mentor with the Resilient Outstanding Sisters Exemplifying Success (ROSES) acts as a positive role model and advocate for students who need guidance and opportunities for educational, social, and professional growth. The Resilient Outstanding Sisters Exemplifying Success (ROSES) aims to cultivate these areas of growth for students of color in the Houston Independent School District.
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Eligibility Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a signed copy acknowledging they have read and agreed upon the information presented in How to Be an Effective Mentor.
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Become a Mentor
Interested Mentors:
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Complete a ROSES online application for the 2020-2021 school year (ROSES Mentor Application)
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Complete the Volunteer in Public Schools (VIPS) online orientation training and complete the VIPS volunteer application for the 2020-2021 school year (VIPS application)
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Attend a training session (Mentor Training)
Training Sessions are an interactive professional development course that provides mentors with the knowledge and tools they will need to have a successful mentoring relationship. Training sessions are 1 hour in length. Please keep in mind, all mentors MUST attend and complete one mentor training session per school year.
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Mentor Training Sessions
Training Sessions are an interactive professional development course that provides mentors with the knowledge and tools they will need to have a successful mentoring relationship. Training sessions are 1 hour in length. Please keep in mind, all mentors MUST attend and complete one mentor training session per school year. (click here to register)
Training Location:
Microsoft Teams (Virtual Platform)
The link to join will be sent after registration.Match Day!
Once the application and training requirements are complete, you will be paired at the school of your choice to begin your mentoring journey!
For more information call (713) 556-8902 or email the ROSES Mentoring Team at: ROSES@HoustonISD.org .
2020 Fall Mentor Training Sessions
Please check back soon as we update our training dates and times!
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*Recognition, signage, and program inclusion are sponsorship level-based.
