The Ken-Ton Mentor Program “Not the sage on the stage, just the guide on the side.”

Major Roles of a Mentor Provide Feedback –O–Observations Lend Support –C–Classroom assistance Document Progress –W–Written Assessments

Mentor Selection Process Candidates take the mentoring course offered through the KSDC Interested candidates complete an application The Mentor Policy Board interviews the candidates

Chairperson Teacher Chairperson Administrator Teacher Administrator

Mentor Program Flow Chart New Teacher Hired Assigned A Mentor Phase I (Year 1) Recommendation To Phase II No Yes Phase II (Year 2) Completion of Phase II criteria Phase Out No Yes Tenure Independence Year 3

Support Guide Self Confidence

September through October Mentors meet with principals Visit Classrooms class arrangements student concerns procedures schedules provide feedback Trust Building

The Assessment Process November New Teachers Complete Probes For Mentors Discuss Progress of Teachers with Principals Mentors Write Assessments Based On Essential Competencies Mentor Shares The Assessment With the Teacher Assessments are due to the Mentor Policy Board on December 1st and April 1st.

Essential Competencies 1.Use of effective instructional techniques 2. Knowledge of subject matter 3. Classroom management 4.Professional skills and responsibilities

December through March Mentors continue their daily responsibilities

The Assessment Process April New Teachers Complete Probes For Mentors Discuss Progress of Teachers with Principals Mentors Write Assessments Based on Essential Competencies Mentor Shares The Assessment With the Teacher A second assessment is due to the Mentor Policy Board on April 1st.

May through June Continue visits, plus... Help Review for ExamsAssist with Classroom Housekeeping Chaperone Field TripsPlan for Next Year

Year 2 It may be necessary to remain in Phase I for an additional semester if a major change of assignment occurs. - Your mentor will help you through the transition. Otherwise, teacher moves to Phase II.

First Semester of Phase II Mentors continue to visit classrooms but instead of once a week, the visits become an equivalent of once a month.

Second semester – Phase II Mentors facilitate small groups of teachers who meet in collegial circles.

Groups meet to share ideas, suggestions, and provide support.

Roles of each Phase II group: Visit each participant’s classroom – teach and observe, share feedback Research and share professional articles of interest Share techniques that work in your classroom

The ultimate goal of your mentor is YOUR SUCCESS!

The program provide an avenue intended to lend support to tenured teachers that may be experiencing difficulties.