In addition to focusing on mentor selection, districts should also offer continuous professional development to assist mentors in their responsibilities. Structured trainings and appropriate resources provided throughout the school year to mentors reinforces their competencies and enhances the quality of mentoring they are able to provide.
The following documents are provided as resources and examples of ongoing mentor training and improvement.
- Classroom Setup
- Collaborative Assessment Log
- Mentoring Goal Planner
- Mentoring Goals Form
- Needs Assessment
- Principal Update Form
- Observation Schedule by Month
- Month One PD: Starting Strong with Classroom Systems
- Month Two PD: Planning for Maximum Engagement
- Month Three PD: Observation, Collaboration, and Feedback
- Month Four PD: Managing Instructional Time and Data
- Month Five PD: Design and Deliver Effective Instruction
- Month Six PD: Addressing Students’ Emotional Needs
- Month Seven PD: Ensuring Access for Diverse Learners
- Month Eight PD: Understanding the Student Support Framework
- Month Nine PD: Measuring and Supporting Student Learning
- Teacher Observation Template