CALA Apprentice Mentor Program (CAMP)

Upon completion of a CALA course, individuals are offered the opportunity to build confidence and fine-tune their leadership skills and understanding of the course material by participating in a mentorship program. The mentor and apprentice leader work together to develop and reinforce leadership skills in preparation for the CALA certification process.

Mentors Agree To

• Act as a role model for the apprentice

• Help the apprentice set out clear goals and objectives for their progress in leadership training

• Help the apprentice define reasonable time lines to assist in reaching their goals

• Read and give feedback on the lesson plans

• Allow the apprentice to appear in a leadership role 

• Participate and/or observe the class segment presented by the apprentice

• Give open and caring feedback designed to help the apprentice grow in their leadership role 

• Provide an appropriate level of challenge to the apprentice to facilitate their learning experience

• Provide extra guidance in areas where the apprentice may need help

• Advise the apprentice of their state of readiness for certification evaluation

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Apprentices Agree To

• Come to class regularly

• Prepare lesson plans a week prior to presenting class segments for review 

• Accept feedback openly and eagerly and revise the plan as indicated by the mentor

• Practice diligently before leading class segments and accept the mentor’s ideas 

• Make every attempt to adhere to the lesson plan when leading

• Receive leadership feedback from the mentor eagerly and openly and make changes as requested

• Do additional work on areas of leadership as requested by the mentor

• Be professional at all times while working with the mentor or attending his/her class

• Respect the role of the mentor as the leader of that class

• Show appreciation for the mentor’s time and effort