Mentor Program

PURPOSE:

Fargo Public Schools strives to ensure that all students have the best learning opportunities possible regardless of the experience of their teacher. Therefore, all teachers new to the Fargo Public Schools will receive professional development and support to accelerate teacher practice for higher student achievement and attainment of standards.

PROGRAM GOALS:

• ​Create a culture where collaboration, thoughtful examination of teacher practice, and honest reflection on student learning are common. 

• Build capacity by creating autonomous self-reflective teachers

• Improve and accelerate the effectiveness of teachers.

• Develop personal habits of mind to improve teacher practice

• Ensure increased student engagement and academic achievement