Mentor TOOLS
This page has tools and resources to support Mentors in their practice. Tools work best when downloaded as a Microsoft Word file (or Microsoft Excel for Scripting). If you open the document with Google Docs or Sheets, select "Make a Copy" under "File" to edit the document.
FEEDBACK tools
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CANDIDATE FEEDBACK
Mentors use this tool to guide their midyear conversation with their Candidate.
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candidate feedback tutorial
observation tools
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CAL
This is the traditional CAL tool, with opportunities to share what is working as well as challenges and next steps.
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class environment
This observation tool is intended to support classroom observations related to CSTP 1 an/or CSTP 2.
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Observation guide
This observation tool was for Mentors to record teacher and student interaction as well as feedback on celebrations and missed opportunities.
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Observation guide - SPED
This observation tool was developed for Education Specialists, with opportunities to observe the interaction of the teacher, students, and paraprofessionals.
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post-observation
This tool can be used as a guide for mentor-teacher conversations after an observation.
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pre-observation
This tool can be used as a guide for mentor-teacher conversations prior to an observation.
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pre-observation
This tool can be used as a guide for mentor-teacher conversations prior to an observation.
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scripting
This tool can support mentors when scripting a teacher observation.
MEETING PLANNING TOOLS
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AGENDA planning guide
This tool can support mentors in planning the agenda for their collaborative meetings with their candidate.
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lesson plan design
This tool can be used to support teachers with lesson planning.
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MEETING planning guide - weekly
This sample is intended as a guide to support Mentors with long term planning. *Collaboration is based on candidate need.
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Question GUIDE - CSTP
This question guide can be used to support Candidates in narrowing their focus when completing the Continuum of Teaching Practice.
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3-2-1 Worksheet
This tool can be used for guided problem solving.