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

  • Encourage dialogue, coaching, and self-reflection to help new teachers grow in their practice and adapt to the various needs within their role.

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.

Mentor Getting Started To-Do List

• Register on Online Professional Learning Catalog for LPS Mentoring Course on or after July 1, 2025 with course number 28813.

• Schedule initial meeting with mentee on Friday of the Welcome to LPS week or first few contractual days

• Consider meeting more frequently with your mentee at the beginning of the school year, then gradually tapering off support to a minimum of monthly check-ins for the remainder of the year as needed. 

• Tune in to Mentor updates throughout the year to help support you in being an LPS Mentor.