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Mentorship Program Description
Mentorship Program Description
During the first year of employment with LPS, employees who work with K-12 programs will be assigned a mentor, typically someone in their building or department who has achieved tenure status in LPS. Having a mentor is optional in some cases.
Purpose of the LPS Mentorship Program
Purpose of the LPS Mentorship Program
The purpose of a mentor is to support the professional growth and success of new educators through intentional and consistent guidance. The program is designed to:
Provide a job-embedded peer to develop a sense of belonging in a supportive environment.
Pair each new educator with a mentor to offer guidance, encouragement, and a trusted connection within the school or similar assignment where new educators feel comfortable seeking advice and providing clarity.
Provide Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Guidance.
Offer resources and expertise to ensure new educators are well-equipped to deliver high-quality instruction and measure student outcomes aligned with district goals.
Provide time for planning and reflective conversations.
Mentor Definition
Mentor Definition
A mentor will be defined as a certificated staff member who has been employed by the district for a minimum of three years, who is not the newly hired certificated staff member’s supervisor or an administrator in the district. The mentor will be selected by the building principal or department supervisor.
Note on Specialists: Will be paired with another specialist in the district and a building colleague.
All LPS Mentors will be organized in a Google document, LPS Mentor Spreadsheet and will receive communication and updates throughout the school year from the Department of Continuous Improvement and Professional Learning.
Mentorship Resources
Mentorship Resources
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