Peer Success Coaches: How To Develop A Training Program Template

Description  Challenge - Training effective peer coaches Lack of proper preparation to coach students Lack of resources to train student staff Need for engaged, meaningful training Key Takeaway Participants will learn essential training techniques to prepare peer success coaches to be effective in their roles. Overview Peer Coaches are an excellent resource for students. They can connect with students meaningfully because there isn't a power struggle between the student and the coach. Peer coaches may understand the struggles of college students and may have ideas to help other students. However, they must also learn different strategies to help students recognize their behaviors that might be causing them academic stress. This webinar will outline some essential training techniques that help prepare coaches to work with students. Additionally, attendees will learn how to use different resources on their campus, create continued training, and leverage current staff to maximize their coaches' training. Objectives Identify key components needed in a training program Discover the importance of proper training for staff Understand Motivational Interviewing and how to teach coaches to ask open-ended questions Create a training program template Who Should Attend Administration Student Services/Affairs Academic Support Services Advising Tutoring/Learning Support Any educator interested in learning more about training peer coaches