APR Mentoring Project

The purpose of The APR Mentoring Project is to retain special education personnel and provide additional support to facilitate their growth as professionals.

The APR Mentoring Project Begins October 2025

Be part of something bigger, join the growing group of mentors and mentees for the 2025-2026 school year!

NEW! Career & Technical Education (CTE) Special Populations Coordinators
NEW! Educational Interpreters
Orientation & mobility specialists
School-based speech-language pathologists
School psychologists
Special education administrators
Special education teachers
Teachers of the deaf
Teachers of the visually impaired

Whether you are interested in mentoring or being mentored, this project offers a powerful way to connect, grow, and build a stronger, more supported special education workforce across Pennsylvania.

To date, over 850 special education personnel have participated in the APR Mentoring Project.

Why Join The APR Mentoring Project?

If you are a novice special education personnel with 3 or less years of experience, you will be matched with a mentor in the same or similar role as you.

Mentors with 5 or more years of experience support our newest special education personnel and share resources, ideas, and practical information.

Mentoring pairs are expected to meet at least 30 minutes once a month from October to May.

Mentors and mentees can meet in-person at the APR Networking Event at the PA Department of Education conference on February 25, 2026. Conference registration and one-night of lodging at the Hershey Lodge will be paid for mentors and mentees that participate in this in-person Networking Event.

Implementation logs from past mentors and mentees explain the value of joining! Read what some of our mentors and mentees have to say about their participation.

Mentor Application Information

25-26 APR Mentor Flyer Final 06.23.25.pdf

2025-2026 Mentor Flyer

Know someone who might be a great mentor? Share the flyer with others. Help strengthen Pennsylvania's education community - one connection at a time.

Mentors Needed

Note: The application will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. Applicants have the option of creating an account to save their progress. Once an account is created, use this link https://fs25.formsite.com/3fHiZQ/mentor25-26/login- to return to your application.

Mentor Application 25-26.pdf

Mentor Application

View the PDF of the application above. It is provided so interested mentors can see the questions and be prepared to complete the application.

Mentee Application Information

Are you a new special education professional looking for guidance and support? The APR Mentoring Project is here for you! The mentee application for the 2025–2026 school year is now open, and we invite individuals with three or fewer years of experience in the field to apply. This statewide initiative will match you with an experienced mentor who understands your position and can offer meaningful, one-on-one support throughout the year. The project will run October 2025 to May 2026 - your mentor is waiting!

Mentee Application 25-26.pdf

Mentee Application

View the PDF of the application below. It is provided so interested mentees can see the questions and be prepared to complete the application.

Get Matched with A Mentor

Learn alongside current or retired special education personnel throughout the 25-26 academic year.

Note: The application will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Applicants have the option of creating an account to save their progress. Once an account is created, use this link https://fs25.formsite.com/3fHiZQ/mentee25-26/login - to return to your application.

APR Mentee Flyer 25-26 - FINAL 07.16.25.pdf

Mentee Flyer

Share information about the APR Mentoring Project with others. Send a flyer to a colleague or a (new) staff member. Together mentors and mentees will strengthen our education community.

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