TCSD NTSS Mentor - What do you know?

What resources does the program provide to support you in your role as a mentor?

• Training in mentoring stances - consulting, collaborating, coaching.

• Professional development attended with PT.

• Mentor binder containing mentoring tools, timelines, ILP directions, and exemplars.

• All of the above.

How are you evaluated as a mentor and given feedback on your performance?

• No feedback is provided.

• Feedback is provided on the Collaborative Learning Log and on the mentor monthly feedback document.

• Site principals evaluate mentor performance.

• Feedback is provided by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

How do you give feedback to the program and how are you informed of plans for program improvement?

• Feedback is given through program surveys and shared with program participants in Mentor meetings.

• The program does not ask for feedback.

• Feedback is given by participating teachers only.

• Feedback is given through surveys but not shared with participants.

What qualifications are required for a mentor to participate in the Induction program?

• Have areas of expertise that can be shared with a new teacher.

• Be committed to professional learning and collaboration.

• Be knowledgeable in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession.

• All of the above.

How were you prepared for your role as a mentor?

• I learned about the program requirements from other mentors.

• No preparation was provided for the role.

• Through mentor training, mentor resources, and mentor network meetings.

• My site administrator provided training in the role of the mentor.