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Mentoring and Supporting Teachers. Teacher Support and development Office of Teaching & Learning. The Vision for Teacher Support and Development.
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Mentoring and Supporting Teachers Teacher Support and development Office of Teaching & Learning
The Vision for Teacher Support and Development Transform school culture and the workforce through a research-based comprehensive teacher development and induction system that values proactive, long-term development, cycles of reflection and co-investigation with outstanding teachers, and classroom based learning that meets the changing needs of all teachers.
Process for Selecting a Mentor • Fair Student Funding Guidance during the FY2012 budget cycle requiring every school to develop a school based mentoring plan. • Schools selected one of the following options to provide mentoring in the school: • Full Time Mentor • Shared Mentor with 1 other School • Experienced Classroom Teacher • Staff Developer/Department Head
Developing the Skills of Mentors and School Based Instructional Support Mentor
Questions to Consider • How does a particular type of mentoring impact teacher practice? (Email, face-to-face, group) • What about mentoring makes it work? • How long should a match(mentor/mentee) last to be effective? • How frequently should matches meet? • Does the level of training, support or supervision of the match matter? • Does the activity type between a mentor/mentee impact implementation? • What data are we collecting for information, implementation, and effectiveness?
Data for Information • Number of interactions • Mentor Position • Type of Interaction • Number of New Teachers supported by a mentor • Data for Implementation • Steps in Cycle implemented • Activity Type Implemented • Teacher perception of implementation • Data for Effectiveness • Teacher evaluation from principal • Student achievement data • Teacher Retention information Data Collection
Teaching and Learning with a Growth Mindset “This growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts. Although people may differ in every which way – in their initial talents and aptitudes, interests, or temperaments – everyone can change and grow through application and experience.” (Carol Dweck, Mindset, 2006)