ECTA Senior Capstone

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Phase 2 - Build Part I

Mentor Meeting 1

Prepare the first mentor conversation so it creates feedback, confidence, and a better next step.

Open this when

Use It At The Right Moment

  • Bring the approved proposal, project summary, timeline, supply plan, current evidence, and three questions.
  • Ask for feedback that can change the project, not just encouragement.
  • Write down decisions, risks, and next actions during or immediately after the meeting.

Save as you go

Do Not Lose The Evidence

  • Teacher or mentor feedback that changes the next step.
  • Approvals, screenshots, photos, receipts, or notes tied to this task.
  • One sentence explaining what changed after you used this page.

Keep in the loop

Adults Who Can Help

  • Student project owner
  • Senior program teacher
  • Mentor, family member, or sponsor when this task touches their support

Student moves

What To Do First

  1. Bring the approved proposal, project summary, timeline, supply plan, current evidence, and three questions.
  2. Ask for feedback that can change the project, not just encouragement.
  3. Write down decisions, risks, and next actions during or immediately after the meeting.
  4. Save meeting notes as evidence and update the build plan.

Teacher and mentor checks

How Adults Can Support This Page

  1. Confirm students arrive with a proposal, timeline, current evidence, and questions instead of an empty check-in.
  2. Watch for missed meetings and make-up needs early enough to recover.
  3. Ask students to turn mentor feedback into one change, one deadline, and one saved note.

Best Questions

Ask what is unclear, what might go wrong, what evidence would be convincing, and what the audience will need explained.

Mentor Role

The mentor helps students think, reflect, and prepare. The student still owns the work.

After The Meeting

Turn feedback into one change, one deadline, and one new piece of evidence.