Independent Learning Support
Nomination Form


Boston Partners in Education's Independent Learning Support (ILS) program matches interested 1st through 12th grade Boston Public Schools students with volunteer academic mentors. Students meet virtually, one-on-one, with mentors once a week outside of school time, to improve their academic performance, receive social-emotional support, and work toward their goals.

One-on-one virtual mentoring sessions take place on the Google Meet video conferencing platform. We personally interview, train, and run CORI background checks on all of our volunteers. Still, we strongly recommend a family member or trusted adult be present with students during their sessions to monitor and help with any technical issues. Learn more about Boston Partners in Education's Independent Learning Support program here.

We make new mentoring matches from September until late April. While we strive to match as many students as possible, we cannot guarantee that your student will be matched. For the best chances of being matched, please nominate your student as early in the school year as possible. We strive to match as many students as possible, but cannot guarantee your student will be matched. Please contact us at [email protected] or call (617) 451-6145 with any questions.

Please note: this form is for parents/guardians of Boston Public Schools students, or students who are over 18 years old, to request virtual, one-on-one support outside of school time through our Independent Learning Support (ILS) program. School staff can support students and families submitting these nominations for out of school time.

Teachers and school staff can nominate students to be matched through our other programs here
for in-person, in-class support during the school day.

If you would like to proceed to nominate your student for the Independent Learning Support (ILS) program, please complete the following nomination form with as much detail as possible.

Before completing this form, please be ready to share this information:
  • Student BPS email address and BPS ID number.
  • The subject area(s) your student needs support in and how you hope a mentor can support them.
  • Your student’s consistent weekly availability for a one-hour-long virtual mentoring session.
  • The classroom teacher’s contact information for the subject for which your student is requesting support. This will help us provide a higher-quality match experience.
Terms and Conditions
  1. I will tell my student about their academic mentor and the purpose of their match with Boston Partners in Education prior to the match starting.
  2. I understand that my student’s academic mentor is an unpaid volunteer who will work to the best of their ability to be as consistent and reliable as possible.
  3. I will commit to a consistent schedule with my assigned mentor, working with them on the same day and same time each week from when they are matched until the end of the school year.
  4. As best I can, I will provide a quiet space free of distraction for my student to work with a mentor.
  5. I understand that my student will need reliable internet access to participate in the program.
  6. I will communicate with the academic mentor about my student’s attendance to reschedule as needed.
  7. I will update Boston Partners in Education staff about any changes to my student’s needs and/or availability.
  8. I will update Boston Partners in Education staff if the student served by the match changes.
  9. I will reply to Boston Partners in Education’s check-ins to provide regular updates and feedback about my match.
  10. If requested, I will try to connect my student’s academic mentor with their teacher.
  11. I will communicate with the academic mentor to discuss student progress and provide feedback.
  12. I understand my match may be discontinued if Boston Partners in Education cannot contact me using the contact information I provide.
  13. I will ensure that a family member or trusted adult is present with my student during mentoring sessions , or I consent to my student working 1:1 with their mentor without an active monitor.


Parent/Guardian Information







Classroom Teacher Information

Staff Member Contact Info





Your student's classroom teacher information will help us make the most of the match by allowing us to include them in your student's support.




School

Participation and Data and Media Release Permission










Our Independent Learning Support (ILS) program takes place Monday-Friday from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Please share the days and times your student is consistently available all school year for one-hour-long weekly sessions. After you select the day of the week, you'll be provided a space to input a time window.

Monday




Tuesday




Wednesday




Thursday




Friday




Saturday




Student Information



Note: Your student’s BPS ID number can be found on any transportation documents, report cards, meal cards, or other official BPS documents. If you’re unsure of their ID number, your student may already have it memorized. If you need help finding the ID number, please contact your student's teacher or school.

Please note: this MUST be an active BPS email address. BPIE cannot match students who are not enrolled in BPS.










100 character limit
After you submit this form, you must provide an electronic signature to agree to our terms and conditions of online academic mentoring. After you sign, you will receive a verification email.

The student's parent/guardian must be the signatory on the next page. If you are helping complete this form on behalf of a parent/guardian, please make sure their name and email are listed on the next page, and use the Type to Sign option before instructing them to verify per the directions listed.
Students 18+
Terms and Conditions
  1. I understand that my academic mentor is an unpaid volunteer who will work to the best of their ability to be as consistent and reliable as possible.
  2. I will commit to a consistent schedule with my mentor, working with them on the same day and same time each week from the time I am matched until the end of the school year.
  3. As best I can, I will arrange a quiet space free of distraction to work with my mentor.
  4. I understand I will need reliable internet access to participate in the program.
  5. I will communicate with the academic mentor(s) to discuss progress and provide feedback.
  6. I will update Boston Partners in Education staff about any changes to my needs (including technological) and/or availability.
  7. I will reply to Boston Partners in Education’s check-ins to provide regular updates and feedback about my match.
  8. If requested, I will try to connect my academic mentor with my teacher.
  9. I understand my match may be discontinued if Boston Partners in Education cannot get in touch with me using the contact information I provide.

Student Information



Your BPS ID number can be found on any transportation documents, report cards, meal cards, or other official BPS documents. If you need help finding your ID number, please contact your teacher or school.












100 character limit
Emergency Contact - Must Be Over 18





School

Classroom Teacher Information

Staff Member Contact Info





Your student's classroom teacher information will help us make the most of the match by allowing us to include them in your student's support.




Participation and Data Access Permission










Our Independent Learning Support (ILS) program takes place Monday-Friday from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Please share what days and times you are consistently available all school year for one-hour-long weekly sessions. After you select the day of the week, you'll be provided a space to input a time window.

Monday




Tuesday




Wednesday




Thursday




Friday




Saturday





After you submit this form, you must provide an electronic signature to agree to our terms and conditions of online academic mentoring. After you sign, you will receive a confirmation email.

If you are helping complete this form on behalf of a student, make sure their name and email are listed on the next page, and use the “Type to Sign” option before instructing the student to verify per the directions listed.

Contact Information