This course is designed to equip mentors with the knowledge and skills needed to support beginning teachers effectively. It covers essential strategies for providing constructive feedback, fostering professional growth, and improving practice. Participants will learn techniques for structured conversations targeting specific needs of the teacher. Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of emotional support and practical advice, helping mentors empower new educators to navigate the challenges of their early careers and build confidence in their teaching practice.

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Audience:

• Mentors of Pre-Service and Clinical Teachers

• Mentors supporting beginning teachers 

• Coaches supporting beginning teachers

• University Clinical Teacher Supervisors

• Alternative Certification Program Supervisors

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Objectives:

• Articulate how a learning-focused mentoring relationship builds capacity in beginning teachers and grows their efficacy as instructional problem solvers and decision makers.

• Facilitate structured conversations with clinical and beginning teachers to support planning, reflecting & problem-solving. 

• Navigate learning-focused mentoring stances to respond to teachers’ needs and maximize their learning.

• Use a Third Point data source or artifact to keep mentoring conversations focused on important learning.