Building Professional Mentoring Programs
Training of Teacher Mentors
Work with administrators and teacher mentors to maximize their
understanding of the components of an effective mentoring
program.
Collaboratively design a district or individual induction program for
recently hired professionals that considers everyone’s role in the
district, previous work experience and professional growth
expectations.
Focus on developing understandings of district culture, mission and
goals while providing specific strategies to new staff to best ensure
their success.
Develop strategies for administrators and teacher mentors designed
to support them in their role as teacher mentors.
Incorporate an evaluative process that is non-judgmental and
supports the collegial mission of the mentoring program.
Training of New Teachers
Work with district administrators and teachers to design a comprehensive New Teacher Induction Program.
Ensure that teachers new to the district have an understanding of the culture, mission and goals of the district and understand expectations of the professional staff.
Create a multi-day opportunity for new staff that includes a review of district curricula, special education and support programs for students, technological programs that support teachers and students, SEL expectations, etc.
Design opportunities for new staff to review and understand contractual obligations, personal financial literacy and school district policies and regulations.
Create opportunities for ongoing training throughout the school year that provide continued support and serve to unify the cohort of new teachers learning together.