When can I start meeting with Hope Squad students?
After completing the Certified Advisor Training, nominating students, and obtaining parent permission forms, you can begin meeting with your Hope Squad!
Our curriculum comprises four core lessons: Coming Together, The HOPE Approach, Why Hope Squad?, and Hope Week. We recommend starting with these core phases in order; however, after that how you order lessons is up to your discretion and the individual needs of your Squad.
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What is the Hope Squad Advisor Portal?
The Advisor Portal is a tool provided to give each advisor the support and resources they need to successfully help, teach, and train their Squads. In the Hope Squad Advisor Portal, the following resources can be found: Grade-level appropriate ...
How many Advisors should a Squad have?
Having an adequate number of Advisors is essential for the program's sustainability and effectiveness. A higher number of Advisors not only enhances the program's sustainability but also makes it more manageable for the Advisors involved. Hope Squad ...
Who can be a Hope Squad Advisor?
A suitable Advisor is someone trusted by students and someone who students feel comfortable going to when in need of help. Typically, counselors and social workers are Advisors; however, staff or teachers with a passion for mental health and helping ...
How can I sign up or add an additional Advisor to a Certified Advisor Training?
Prerequisite: School has purchased the Hope Squad program. To sign up or add an additional advisor submit a request here on this form: Advisor Form. After submitting an Advisor Form our Hope Squad Training staff will be in contact.
Do existing Hope Squad Members continue the program for all 3 or 4 years or should Advisors start fresh every year?
Advisors have the option to advance current Squad Members. It is recommended to meet with current Squad Members to discuss their interest in continuing with the Squad and their availability to remain an active Squad Member. Alternatively, Advisors do ...