School-Based Mentors

The Beginning Teacher Support Program is comprised of District Mentors, "Buddy" Mentors, and School-Based Mentors.

BT 1s and AL 2s are served by the District Mentor and assigned a "Buddy" Mentor at their school. The District Mentor provides instructional support including classroom visits, data collection, reflective conversations, etc. The "Buddy" Mentor provides logistical support at the school site.  No training or documentation is required of "Buddy" Mentors, and they do not receive compensation.

BT 2s and 3s are served by the School-Based Mentor. School-Based Mentors provide instructional support including classroom visits, data collection, reflective conversations, etc. School-Based Mentors are required to complete the 2 asynchronous training modules (below) and submit a mentor contact log. SBMs are then eligible for an appreciation package including 2 exchange days, a leadership CEU, and a monetary stipend. 

Training (DPS Use Only)

• Asynchronous, self-paced sessions:

  • School-Based Mentoring: Parts 1 and 2 Asynchronous

  • School Based Mentors: Analyzing Student Work Asynchronous

Tools (DPS Use Only)

• Mentor Language Stems

• Reflection Tool for Coaching and Mentoring

• Pre-Visit Coaching Conversation

• Scripting a Classroom Visit (Data Collection)

• Planning for a Post Visit Observation Reflective Conversation

• Analysis of Student Work

Log (DPS Use Only)

• School-Based Mentor Log

Standards

• NC Mentor Standards