Objectives & Details
Goals:
To create a mentoring program for new middle school teachers that provides a continual professional learning plan
To create a leadership cadre of expert teacher leaders to serve and be compensated to mentor middle school new hires
To provide teacher leadership support to master educators
To connect district experts to middle school new hires
IEFA, Multilingual Learning, Wellness & Resiliency, Curriculum Coaches, and Union Leadership
To offer micro-credentials to the district
Marigolds (Mentors)
There will be 6 mentors that will be accepted to the program. These outstanding, kind, and driven individuals will be chosen not only for their ability to serve as leaders but also their willingness to continually learn.
Mentees
Any new hire can take part in the mentorship program. If a middle school new hire didn't hear about the program from their leadership they can reach out to their principal or email bpstis@billingsschools.org.