A Principal's Checklist
RECRUIT QUALITY MENTORS:
Ideal: one mentor per grade level/department/subject area
1 Mentor: 1 Beginning Teacher ratio
MENTOR TRAINING:
"The Foundational Institute for Mentors (FIM) is designed for school and district-based mentors. As a result of this series participants are able to mentor for instruction that meets the academic, social, and emotional learning needs of students. Mentors and program leaders use NTC's online tools and data system to assess progress at an individual and program level for continuous improvement." NTCNew mentors attend an orientation and training (see flyer)
Mentors attend Mentor Forums (4x a year)
Sub days (1 per quarter)
Coverage to conduct observations
Same articulation time/prep for BT/Mentor
Planning time during 21 hours
Time during faculty meetings to meet
Allow BT/Mentor to meet during specials/rotations
Regularly scheduled sanctioned I & M time
What school initiatives, as they are embedded in school design, should mentors be aware of?
How might mentors support beginning teachers with EES? SSP?
Might you be able to identify potential school level mentors to build capacity for the future?
How might you build instructional leadership through mentoring?
Have them take a look at our becoming a mentor FAQ!
Do they have additional questions?
Have them contact us at g-kmr-i-and-m@k12.hi.us
We can set up a time to meet with them or answer their questions via email!
Please feel free to contact the KMR I&M Resource Teachers if you have any questions about the Induction and Mentoring program or if you would like to set up a consultation to discuss how we can better serve you and your induction program at your school.
Please look for your school's Induction and Mentoring person of contact below.
Ala Wai Elementary School
Aliiolani Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School
Palolo Elementary School
Royal Elementary School
Jarrett Middle School
Washington Middle School
Kaimuki High School
Anuenue Elementary School
Kuhio Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Nuuanu Elementary School
Pauoa Elementary School
Lunalilo Elementary School
Stevenson Middle School
Kawananakoa Middle School
McKinley High School
Hokulani Elementary School
Kaiulani Elementary School
Kauluwela Elementary School
Lanakila Elementary School
Ke'elikolani Middle School
Likelike Elementary School
Maemae Elementary School
Manoa Elementary School
Noelani Elementary School
Roosevelt High School