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TEACHER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

TEACHER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. Supported by the Langley School District and the Langley Teachers ’ Association. Why?. Promotes the professional and personal well-being of beginning teachers. Creates a positive impact on the attraction and retention of high-quality teaching staff.

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TEACHER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

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  1. TEACHER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM Supported by the Langley School District and the Langley Teachers’ Association.

  2. Why? • Promotes the professional and personal well-being of beginning teachers. • Creates a positive impact on the attraction and retention of high-quality teaching staff. • Provides experienced teachers with opportunities for professional growth and leadership. • To ensure high-quality teaching, improved student achievement, and staff well-being.

  3. Who? Mentee Mentor Teacher with more than five years experience Willing to work with a less experienced colleague as a consultant, collaborator, coach, counsellor, and confidant Recognizes that learning to be a good mentor takes time • First to fifth year teacher • Wants to access the support and knowledge of a more experienced teacher

  4. The Plan • Deadline for mentor and mentee applications is 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2013. • Mentee Session #1, Wednesday, October 2, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Mentor Session #1, Wednesday, October 9, 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. (to be joined by mentees at 3:45 p.m.) • Communication between mentor and mentee will be ongoing on a regular basis. Some documentation will be expected. • Additional half-day training sessions will be set for January. • Mentee meetings on Wednesdays, November 6, February 12, and April 9, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. • Ongoing support from District Teacher by phone, email, and on-site visits. • Final meeting for mentors and mentees on Wednesday, May 14, 4 to 5:30 p.m. A program evaluation will be done at this time.

  5. FOR MORE INFORMATION, check out the information sheets and application forms in the Mentorship folder in the Instructional Services website or contact Brenda Barlow at bbarlow@sd35.bc.ca or (604) 534-7891, Local 279.

  6. Detailed information sheets and application forms available in the Mentoring Folder in the Instructional Services conference on First Class.

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