First Year Teacher Learning Support
Hudson ISD First Year Teacher & Mentor Program
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- 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
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- 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.