The presentation will focus on rescuing and restoring resilient learners in K-12 education with the primary focus being on K-5 early intervention. Among the areas discussed will be how mentoring assists students to overcome negative socio-economic factors and other distractions as long as the mentoring environment allows them to feel cared about, supported, and that their needs are being met. Research will be shared that demonstrates how effective structured mentoring and positive support can lead to positive interactions conducive to learning. The focus of this research is based on a mentoring strategy called Mentoring-Success and will demonstrate to participants how the concepts can be used in their own mentoring efforts.

The following paper outlines the staggering challenge ahead of us to rescue and restore resilient learners. Mentoring-Success is a structured, customized, intentional mentoring program designed to help children defeat the cycle of failure. It focuses on early intervention in grades k-5. The article shares much of the research behind the program and a description of its unique approach to solving the challenge.