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Can I get CEU's for Advisor Training?
Yes! Advisor Training can provide up to 6 CEU's. Check with your state's CEU Board to confirm that they apply in your state. If you have additional questions, please email us at support@hopesquad.com or call us at 801-342-3444.
Nominations: When doing nominations, how do we explain Hope Squad?
You can ask faculty who teach courses every student takes (English, math) to play the "What is Hope Squad?" video at the beginning of their class. You can also ask all homeroom teachers to play the video. We encourage you to do whatever works best ...
Nominations: How do I distribute nomination forms? How do we do nominations?
For nominations, Advisors can use the nomination form under the Getting Started tab in the Advisor Portal or create a Google Form that can be distributed to every student. Google Forms can sort the responses for you in an Excel document, which can ...
Nominations: Who is the ideal candidate to be on a Hope Squad?
The ideal Hope Squad member is someone who is caring, kind, friendly, and a good listener, and does not engage in bullying behavior. When discussing the ideal candidate during the nominations process, we encourage the following: Share the student ...
Nominations: How do you pick your Hope Squad? What should you look out for?
Please consider the following guidelines: After you collect your results, each Advisor should go through and review the selections. Who are the top chosen individuals? Are they good listeners, easy to talk to, or do they intend to engage in bullying ...
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Student Nominations: Step-By-Step
Step 1: Educate the Student Population Who is Hope Squad? What do they do? You can ask faculty who teach courses every student takes (English, math) to play the whiteboard video at the beginning of their class. You can also ask all homeroom teachers ...
Where can I find the surveys? (Video)
Watch this video here: Surveys can be found in two places: 1. Navigate to Getting Started then scroll down to "Step 6 Hold 2nd Meeting with Hope Squad Members". The surveys can be found highlighted in red boxes below. 2. The surveys are also ...
What if a parent doesn’t return the permission form?
First, you should try reaching out to the parent/guardian again. In some cases, they will not have the resources (Wi-Fi, a printer, live too far from town, etc.) to return the form themselves, in this case, follow the guidelines that your school ...
What do Squad Members learn?
Hope Squad Members are trained to recognize warning signs of suicide in their peers, reach out, and refer their peers to trusted adults. They are not taught to act as counselors, but rather how to support their peers by encouraging them to get help. ...
Does every Advisor need to participate in a Licensed Advisor Training?
Yes, all Advisors must complete a Licensed Advisor Training. Access the new advisor form here: Advisor Form