Mentor Training
Description
The first in a series of mentor training resources. 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. PI 34.
Director of Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction
Stacie Opahle
RSN/RPIC Coordinator
Rachel Kaderabek
Administrative Assistant
Kristina Reignier
Primary Products and Services
CESA 7 mentor training provides the opportunity for mentors to develop skills needed to support beginning teachers with practical and instructional needs. Mentors learn about and practice mentoring tools and coaching conversations, while deepening their understanding of the frameworks used to define effective professional practice.
Primary Stakeholders
WI Administrative code PI 34. 040(5)(b) requires mentors to successfully complete state-approved mentor training.
Priorities
CESA 7 mentor training provides mentors with the knowledge, skills and dispositions required for them to be successful in their role. Additionally, the training is aligned to DPI Mentoring Essentials training outcomes:
Understanding the role of a mentor, and the elements of a successful mentoring relationship.
Understanding why quality mentoring and induction supports beginning teacher support teacher development and retention
Identify, plan for and practice skills needed to assess beginning teacher needs, provide feedback, and plan for timely support
Identify key mentor supports related to the Educator Effectiveness System
Address Loss of Learning
Support Recovery
Funding Sources
This professional development opportunity is offered to CESA 7 districts at no cost due to the DPI funded Peer Review and Mentoring Grant.
more information
Contact Name: Rachel Kaderabek | Contact Title: RSN/RPIC Coordinator | Phone: 920-639-5952 | Email: rkaderabek@cesa7.org