Program Overview The College Community School District's Mentoring and Induction Program is designed to increase retention of promising beginning educators who are employed in a non- administrative position as a PK-12 teacher, teacher librarian, specialist, or counselor to build relationships that encourage and support: Improved student achievement on academic standards; Development and refinement of best instructional practices; Understanding of district's expectations; Achievement of personal and professional success for each new staff member; Building leadership capacity; Transmitting the culture of the system.

Current Statistics 33 trained mentors on duty 16 first-year teachers 25 second-year teachers

Mentor Training 1 st year: 3 Basic Mentoring Modules Effective Mentoring Conversations Effective Observation Cycles Analysis of Student Work 2 nd year: Coaching in Complex Situations 3 rd year: Mentoring for Equity

Continuous Support 4 mentor forums – GWAEA, alternate with 4 meetings with mentor facilitator Monthly newsletters & other communications New teacher and mentor wiki

Survey Results Spring 2010 Trusting Relationship Clearly defined roles & expectations Effective Listening Promote Critical Thinking

Pre- Observation Planning Observation Data Collection Post Observation Reflection & Feedback Analysis of student work

Observation Data Collection Post Observation Reflection Analyzing Student Work

Strengths and Areas of Growth Strengths Relationships Strategy implementation Areas of Growth Promoting critical thinking in new teachers

Program Evaluation and Data Collection

Program Evaluation Team Executive Director of Learning Services Elementary Curriculum Coordinator 2 experienced mentors 2 new teachers Mentor Facilitator Program Evaluation Process (May 17, 2011) data analysis goal setting progress monitoring

Oversight Goal Recommendations Measurement Tools 80% of new teachers will design lessons that demonstrate a proficient level on the District's New Teacher Best Practice Rubric. District's New Teacher Best Practice Rubric 100% of teachers will design quality instructional units through the curriculum tool and use the tool to enhance weekly curriculum and instructional collaboration. Curriculum Map Analysis based on "Status Check" criteria 80% of students will meet or exceed achievement targets on district common summative assessment ITBS and MAP