Beginning Teacher/Mentor Program
The connections between mentors and beginning teachers is a key component to professional learning. This program supports new teachers and provides time for ongoing mentor training. Mentors and beginning teachers engage in collaborative problem-solving.
Components
Year 1
- Participate in August New Certified Staff Workshop day
- Participate in quarterly New Certified Staff seminars
- Participate in ongoing building-level induction
- Receive assistance and support from a mentor
- Receive feedback from district Site Coordinator’s classroom visitation(s)
- Participate in visitations of mentor’s and other teachers’ classrooms
Year 2
- Receive ongoing assistance and support from a trained mentor
- Receive feedback from district Site Coordinator’s classroom visitation(s)
- Participate in visitations of mentor’s and other teachers’ classrooms
- Continue to participate in ongoing induction (i.e., Staff Development, building-level activities)
- Meet all eight Iowa Teaching Standards, complete the Comprehensive Evaluation, and move from initial to standard license
- Participate in quarterly Mentors/Second-Year Teachers meetings
Year 3
- Receive support for Professional Growth Plan through collaborative design and Site Coordinator/collegial assistance
- Select an Iowa Teaching Standard to enrich, enhance, and empower teaching and learning
- Continue to participate in ongoing induction, which develops competent and caring teachers toward professional expertise
- Complete a minimum of five (5) license renewal credits during the first four years of employment