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Getting Started
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You've learned something about Girls Star and want to learn more. You're
wondering how to get a group started at your school. Here are some ideas and
steps to take...
This website is a good place to start learning about our organization.
Administrative approval for the program is needed. Girls Star representatives will attend a meeting of
interested school personnel including administrators, teachers, guidance counselors and other staff. At
this meeting we will describe our program and answer any questions.
One decision that needs to be addressed after learning about the programs is when to meet. Girls Star groups
can be held during school if schedules permit, or after school. There are advantages and disadvantages to either
model of delivery that we will discuss. When using the typical class period at school, it is advisable to schedule
meetings, activities or events after school a couple of times each year in order to give the girls more time to
have a deeper experience of community and bonding.
The programs are available at no cost. At least two, but preferably three, women from the school or other sponsoring
organizations who want to
facilitate the Girls Star programs will be trained in the structured Girls Star model. This model has been refined
and evaluated for the past twelve years of delivery. It has been designed with education and prevention as goals;
girls learn important problem solving, coping and life skills. Within the structure there is room for creativity
and for group experience to be adapted to situations and needs of the specific group. Ongoing support is available
to facilitators and mentors.
What makes Girls Star unique as a mentoring program is how the older girls help co-create and co-lead the group
with the adult facilitators. It takes longer to get our programs started, however, the time invested pays off
beautifully...just ask the girls!
Our next training session will be held in the Fall of 2011. More details to come!
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Getting Started
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