Teacher Mentorship Program
Mission: To improve the quality of instruction and student learning through supportive, mentoring relationships and relevant, meaningful experiences that foster professional and personal growth of teachers.
Program Goals:
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Address perceived needs and concerns of beginning teachers.
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Improve classroom teaching skills and performance.
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Socialize new teachers to the norms and expectations of the school, district, and the profession.
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Promote professional well-being and career development.
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Support personal development.
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Increase the retention of promising beginning teachers.
Program Organizational Structure & Management
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The governing body is the District Staff Development Committee.
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A Staff Support Advisory Team makes program development recommendations, reviews plans, and assesses year-end program evaluations.
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The
mentor coordinator is in charge of program development and facilitation throughout the year. Mentors and mentees are both encouraged to give input into program development.
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Building administrators have active roles in the selection of mentoring partnerships at the building level.
