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Lead Mentors

Lead Mentors. Monday, March 29, 2010. Enduring Understanding. http://www.edweek.org/archive/ew/articles/2010/03/23/27barlin.html?cmp=clp-edweek Enduring Understandings :

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Lead Mentors

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  1. Lead Mentors Monday, March 29, 2010

  2. Enduring Understanding http://www.edweek.org/archive/ew/articles/2010/03/23/27barlin.html?cmp=clp-edweek Enduring Understandings: • Because teacher quality is the most powerful school-related determinant of student success, mentors need to be “well-selected, well-trained, and given the time to work intensively with new teachers” - “Better Mentoring, Better Teachers”, DaraBarlin

  3. Feedback From Last Lead Mentor Session • Multiple Perspective Protocol • Four Catagories • Time • Content • Communication • Mentor Selection

  4. TIME • Need to have the same plan time • Mentor/mentees need to have a planned amount of time for collaboration (every other Wed., for 30 min.) • Release time for mentor/mentee (more time) • Not enough time • Meeting time more fluid to meet the needs of new teachers and mentors EQ: To work more intensively with new teachers, how do we make time when there is not enough time?

  5. Content • Conversations need to be STRUCTURED, focused on THEIR needs • Observing, coaching conversations, tape the new teacher and watch together or even watch videos of others OR have others push in for the new teacher to view (Lit. coach, counselor, etc.) • Connect past/present/moving into the future as any educator in any district • Meets the new teachers needs and can adjust to the those needs whether you are a core teacher or a specialist • Regular PD for mentors – meaningful, small doses, interactive EQ: To work more intensively with new teachers, how do we know what “the work” is?

  6. Communication • New teacher and mentee trained together on peer coaching – more coaching! • Mentors know what is expected of them before volunteering – use the resources given to them • Lead mentor and cohort leader have designated time to talk (support from many layers) • Feel safe with questions, concerns, complaints, and learning – confidential! • Two way communication – learn from each other • Validate previous work as an experienced teacher new to Parkway EQ: To work more intensively with new teachers, how do we talk about “the work”?

  7. Mentor selection • New teachers need to feel connected and comfortable with their mentor, not just have this person “assigned” b/c of convenience, content, or grade level • Tap into newer staff (Year 3, 4, 5) • Same content area vs. different content • Trained as coaches • Committed to professional growth EQ: How does time, content, and communication impact mentor selection?

  8. High Quality Mentoring and Induction Practices Where is your school?

  9. Considerations for Future Work: Tightening The Work: Content Communication Time Mentor Selection

  10. Time EQ: How do we make time when there is not enough time? What if… • Expectations were clear? – set times • Needs were determined PRIOR to mentor/mentee conversations? (survey) • Mentors felt comfortable and confident in professional conversations?

  11. Content EQ: To work more intensively with new teachers, how do we know what “the work” is? • Needs Survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?PREVIEW_MODE=DO_NOT_USE_THIS_LINK_FOR_COLLECTION&sm=f1iAqrtwO58ftsoaVfXbZL2lvSM2Qg1RFS1ExD%2bG7Cs%3d • Any of the other resources we’ve been given (calendars, checklists, etc.) • Tie it back into our Teaching Standards

  12. Communication Coaching Conversation • Needs are determined • Coaching Conversation • What is going well… • What challenges are you facing… • What will you focus on…? • What support/resources do you need from me?

  13. IF structures are tightened, THEN… What does this mean for mentor selection? (Central Middle Data)

  14. What Have We Not Considered? Please discuss in at your table and place your thoughts/comments/concerns on post-its

  15. Lead Mentor Development • Summer dates • Lead Mentor Development (for you) – • June 29, 2010 • 1:00 – 4:00 • Lead Mentor and Mentor Work (full day) • Any day between June 30 – Aug. 1 • 3 hours = your work for planning NTO and/or 2010-11 mentor development; • 3 hours =mentor training (you developing your mentors) • UbD 101 – PEERS • DEEP - PEERS

  16. End of Year Housekeeping • Coming Soon on Adobe Present

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