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.