Introduction to Mentoring Essentials (Virtual Training)

DATE: August 18, 2022

TIME: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

This training will be delivered in a flipped format using Google Classroom and Zoom. Videos containing content with reflection questions will be sent out one week before the Zoom meeting as a way to front-load information and prepare for discussion and collaboration with other participants during our session. The completion of this one-day, facilitated training curriculum qualifies teacher mentors to provide induction support to new-to-profession and new-to-district teachers as required in Wis. Administrative Code sec. PI34. It was developed collaboratively with CESA staff and practicing teacher mentors. It is a researched-based, foundational mentor training.

Training outcomes are:

• Explain the role of a mentor and elements of a successful mentoring relationship.
• Explain how quality mentoring and induction supports beginning teacher development and retention.
• Assess beginning teacher needs and plan for timely support.
• Identify key mentor supports related to the Educator Effectiveness System.

DPI does require that mentors have a Tier III – Lifetime Educator License

Registration Fee: $0 -this training is being covered by the Peer Review & Mentor Grants