MENTORING NEW TEACHERS Heidi Daniels and Jane Meyer Canton City School District ABLE

Objectives Introduce the resources in the Adult Education Teacher Induction Toolkit. Show an example of how these resources can be used to develop a program to mentor new teachers. Assist participants in thinking about ways they might use the resources in the Adult Education Teacher Induction Toolkit.

Adult Education Teacher Competencies 4 Information Briefs 3 Online Courses Introduction to Teacher Effectiveness and Induction Principles of Learning for Instructional Design Motivating Adult Learners to Persist 2 Implementation Guides Leadership Guide Mentoring Guide Glossary and Bibliography

Conditions for Success Strong, supportive instructional leader Supportive, nurturing climate and culture Vision Staff committed to continuous improvement Expectation to participate in professional learning Experienced teachers interested in mentoring Release time and incentives for mentors and new teachers

Mentor Qualifications QualificationsSample EvidenceYes/ No Comment s Five or more years of adult education instruction experience Mentor résumé At least 10 hours per week of adult education instructional duties Program schedule Bachelor’s degree in the relevant content area Mentor résumé Ability to use student performance data, both formal and informal, to design and adapt instruction Student work such as writing samples, homework, quizzes, etc. and standardized tests Ability to use, model, and explain evidence-based principles and methods in the relevant content area Classroom observation, student data, videotaped classroom demonstration, prior training in mentoring, coaching, or professional development Ability to apply knowledge of adult learning theory and practice Sample lesson plans, classroom observation, videotaped classroom demonstration, student data

Planning the Process Keep the vision in mind Activities Schedule Resources

Getting Started Selected and invited 3 new teachers Informational/getting to know you meeting

Mentor Self-assessment Create an Open, Supportive Climate for CommunicationScore I am a good team member & build effective relationships with those around me. 1—2—3—4 I believe that all people have potential and can improve.1—2—3—4 I respect and try to understand other people’s points of view.1—2—3—4 I don’t assume that inabilities are weaknesses or are due to character flaws. 1—2—3—4 I reflect on and manage my feelings.1—2—3—4 I expect to make mistakes.1—2—3—4 I don’t mind others seeing me make a mistake.1—2—3—4 I learn from constructive feedback.1—2—3—4

Building Knowledge Reading assignment on evidence based practices View toolkit video together and discuss evidence based practices seen in the video

Adult Education Teacher Competencies

Goal Setting Self-assessment and goal setting Plan ideas for continued study with mentor Reflection journal

Key Mentoring Strategies Supporting reflective practice Giving effective feedback Using a gradual release approach Using student work to inform practice Effective feedback has the following characteristics: It is evidence-based, specific, concrete, and descriptive. (“Several students were looking at their phones.” rather than “”Many students were bored.”) It is focused on behavior rather than the person. It takes into account the needs of the receiver of the feedback. (considers the amount of information the receiver can use)

Observation Observe mentor teaching your class Mentor observes teacher twice and provides feedback

Wrapping Up Repeat entire process focusing on second set of evidence-based practices Final conference with administrator

Impact What aspects of the mentoring process were most helpful? Most helpful was observing/being observed…helped me to see my strengths/weaknesses and where/how I could improve. Marla Having a professional teacher to talk to in order to gauge your efforts and discover if you are on the right track with ideas. Sharon

Impact More teacher discussion and sharing Teachers becoming more reflective in their teaching

Questions What questions do you have about planning and implementing a process to mentor new teachers or about the Adult Education Teacher Induction Toolkit?

Resources Link to the Adult Education Teacher Induction Toolkit Heidi Daniels Jane Meyer