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Mentoring Programs
The intent of a mentoring program is to provide teachers with a systematic structure of support that helps them become familiar with their school and district, refine their practice and better understand their professional responsibilities. The program is an integral part of a teacher’s first year of teaching and is the beginning of a teacher's professional development activities. The induction program is a fundamental part of the district's Professional Development Plan as well as the District and School Improvement Plans. [603 CMR 7.12 (1)]
During a teacher’s first year of teaching, they are required to meet with a trained mentor for a minimum number of hours through a mentoring induction program. For teachers in their second year or new to a district, the district is required to provide 50 hours of support through a mentoring orientation program. These two programs run concurrently here in the Wakefield School District.
Mentor/Mentee Meeting Schedule
2010-2011
Date |
Topic |
Thursday, September 16, 2010 |
Mentor Meeting (Mentors only): Mentor Orientation |
Thursday, December 2, 2010 |
How do I help this student move? |
Thursday, April 7, 2010 |
How did my students move me? |
Thursday, June 2, 2010 |
End of Year Celebration |
*These meetings are mandatory for all mentors and mentees
WHS and GMS teachers will meet from 2:15-3:15 pm in the Galvin library
Elementary teachers will meet from 3:15-4:15 pm in the Galvin library
Dates to remember
Date |
Expectation |
Monday, November 15, 2010 |
Observations and logs due to Mentor Coordinator |
Tuesday, March 15, 2010 |
Observations and log due to Mentor Coordinator |
May 15, 2010 |
Logs due (and any additional observations completed) |
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