improving student performance through enhanced training, information, and assistance for mentee teachers
training and assisting experienced teachers to serve as mentors to mentee teachers
providing support to mentee teachers by offering instructional assistance, counseling, and general guidance
assisting and supporting all mentee teachers in making a successful transition to their new profession
providing knowledge of state standards, district-wide performance standards, and district curriculum requirements
identifying the major needs and concerns of beginning teachers
enabling mentees to be effective in meeting the diverse needs of students
focusing on the professional success of all teachers and the retention of new staff
Designed for First Year Teachers (FYTs) with 0 years of teaching experience in a newly certified field
FYTs are assigned a mentor who will meet with FYTs on a regular basis to offer support and share experience, knowledge, and expertise
FYTs have opportunities for collaboration and feedback among FYT program participants including campus principals, instructional coaches, mentor teachers, beginning teachers, etc.
