MENTORING

Mentoring Programme Stages and Criteria =Stage I= Mentor programmes have a clear purpose and specified goals which reflect best practices.

Criteria
=Stage II= Mentor programmes are organized to provide intern teachers with professional support and continuous assistance.
 * 1) The purpose statement describes why the mentor programme exists (need) and states how the programme is aligned with Stages II-VI.
 * 2) Goals state how the purpose of the programme will be achieved.

Criteria
=Stage III= Mentor selection purposefully matches the best qualified mentor with a intern teacher.
 * 1) The programme prepares mentors through training and on-going support activities.
 * 2) Mentor teachers must be on-site.
 * 3) The programme includes time for structured and/or planned contacts between the mentor and intern teacher.
 * 4) The programme defines expectations of administrators and explains how administrators at the building and district level support the mentor programme.
 * 5) The programme includes a year-long description of regular sequenced activities.
 * 6) The programme supports other district initiatives.
 * 7) The programme includes a process for mentor matching and a mechanism for re-assignment if the mentor is unable to fulfill the responsibilities.
 * 8) The programme ensures confidentiality between the mentor and intern teacher.

Criteria

 * 1) The mentor teachers must be a certificated teacher who has completed at least three consecutive school years of employment in the school district.
 * 2) Participation by the mentor teacher must be voluntary.
 * 3) The mentor teacher will be selected by the district and approved by the local school board based on the following criteria:
 * 4) demonstrates exemplary teaching ability as measured by the district appraisal system
 * 5) exhibits qualities of an effective mentor as noted in the resource notebook.
 * 6) The mentor must be matched with a intern teacher based on the most appropriate combination of the following: endorsement, grade level, proximity.
 * 7) The mentor teacher may provide assistance and guidance to not more than two intern teachers.

=Stage IV= Mentor programmes result in professional growth of the mentor and intern teacher.

Criteria
=Stage V= Mentors have clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
 * 1) The programme establishes on-going mentor professional development that addresses the developmental stages of the intern teacher, roles and responsibilities of the mentor, coaching-observation-feedback, relationship building and collaboration strategies.
 * 2) The programme establishes on-going professional development and support for the intern teacher that addresses their individual needs.
 * 3) The programme provides professional development to administrators and other staff members regarding their roles in supporting the intern teacher.
 * 4) The programme aligns with other professional development initiatives.

Criteria

 * 1) The mentor participates in on-going training (see St IV, Cr 1).
 * 2) The mentor collaborates with and supports the intern teacher during on-going structured and unstructured contact time.
 * 3) The mentor builds a positive relationship with the intern teacher(s).
 * 4) The mentor respects confidentiality of the mentor/intern teacher relationship.
 * 5) The mentor models, coaches, observes and provides feedback.
 * 6) The mentor documents activity participation.
 * 7) The mentor advocates for the intern teacher by providing direct assistance on situational issues.

=Stage VI= Mentor programmes establish a local programme evaluation process in addition to the submission of requested CETDAR data.

Criteria
=Resources=
 * 1) The evaluation assesses achievement of specified programme goals. (Stage I)
 * 2) The evaluation assesses the effectiveness of programme organization in providing professional support and continuous assistance to the intern teacher. (Stage II)
 * 3) The evaluation assesses the effectiveness of the mentor selection and the matching process. (Stage III).
 * 4) The evaluation assesses the impact of the mentor programme on the professional growth of the mentor and intern teacher. (Stage IV).
 * 5) The evaluation assesses the degree to which mentors fulfilled roles and responsibilities. (Stage V).
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