Resources for Mentors

Mentor Information

Mentors will be responsible for supporting the growth and development of beginning teachers. Each mentor will support up to 4, K-12 teachers working within the state of Minnesota. In addition, mentors will provide opportunities for professional growth in a collegial, non-judgmental environment through encouragement and guidance to teachers.

Mentors are responsible to:

Hosting a 1:1 Meeting with your Mentees for 30 minutes each month
Hosting a small group meeting with all of your Mentee for approximately 60 minutes each month
Mentors will complete post meeting reflection log
Providing monthly feedback/brief report to Mentoring & Induction Program Administrator
Participate in the annual Urban Educator Leadership Summit

Mentor Log

Mentoring Research

Session Topics (Optional)

Back to School: A Survival Guide For Teachers Of Color- Question- Have you found your village?
Dear Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) educators Question- What have you done to heal?
Real Talk: Teaching and Leading While BIPOC-Question- What are the challenges, opportunities and obligations of your leadership?
Teachers of Color Are Key to Creating Anti-Racist Culture in Our Schools Question- How does social injustice affect you and your classroom?
Why Representation Matters to BIPOC Teachers and Their Students Question- Are responsible for decolonizing schools?
Where Are All the Teachers of Color? Question- Are you a champion?