Mentoring & Induction Toolkit 2.0: Supporting Teachers in Underserved Contexts

Module 1 defines the critical features of a comprehensive mentoring and induction program. The module summarizes recent research and identifies tools that can help teams design and implement a comprehensive system of mentoring and induction supports.

Presentation and Handouts

• Anchor Presentation (PowerPoint)
• Handout 1—High-Quality Mentoring and Induction Practices (New Teacher Center)
• Handout 2: Evidence Snapshot--Mentoring and Induction

Team Tools

• Workbook 1: Mentoring and Induction Data Protocol
• Workbook 2: Induction Program Inventory
• Workbook 3: Root Cause Analysis Workbook
• Workbook 4: Mentoring and Induction in Turnaround Schools Crosswalk and Reflection
• Workbook 5: Mentoring and Induction in Turnaround Schools Self-Assessment 

Module 2 explores resources developed by the GTL Center to support mentor recruitment, selection, and assignment. The module identifies research-based strategies and best practices to secure qualified, effective mentors.

Presentation and Handouts

• Anchor Presentation (PowerPoint)
• Handout 1: A New Vision for Mentor Recruitment, Selection, and Assignment
• Handout 2: Roles and Responsibilities of an Effective Mentor
• Handout 3: Qualities of an Effective Mentor

Team Tools

• Workbook 1: Mentor Recruitment, Selection, and Assignment Workbook
• Workbook 2: Mentor Selection Criteria Tally Master Score Sheet
• Workbook 3: Mentor Selection Criteria Tally

Module 3 explores resources developed by the GTL Center to support mentor professional learning, development, and assessment. The module identifies research-based strategies and best practices to ensure that mentors are receiving the support they need to grow as teacher-leaders.

Presentation and Handouts

• Anchor Presentation (PowerPoint)
• Handout 1: A New Vision for Mentor Professional Learning, Development, and Assessment
   

Team Tools

• Mentor Professional Learning, Development, and Assessment Design Workbook

Module 4 reviews the research base for the retention and development of beginning teachers and defines the essential features of instructionally-focused formative assessment of beginning teacher practice. The module also explores school- and district-based structures to create a comprehensive system of professional learning supports for beginning teachers.

Presentation and Handouts
 

• Anchor Presentation (PowerPoint)
• New Teacher Center 2018 Teacher Induction Program Standards
   

Team Tools

• Planning a Scope and Sequence for Beginning Teacher Professional Learning Workbook

Module 5 provides guidance on the role of the principal in mentoring and induction. The module explores resources to help states, districts, and schools support effective principal leadership for mentoring and induction programs in turnaround schools.

Presentations and Handouts

• Anchor Presentation (PowerPoint)
• Handout 1: Crosswalk of Evidence-Based Leadership Competencies and Turnaround Leadership Practices
• Handout 2: School, District, and State Actions Supporting Principal Turnaround Leadership
   

Team Tools

• Role of the Principal in Mentoring and Induction Workbook

Module 6 helps strengthen collaboration between states, districts, and educator preparation programs to ensure that all partners are invested in the creation of local mentoring and induction programs that reinforce the content and skills that teachers and leaders need to serve students with disabilities.

Presentation and Handouts

• Anchor Presentation (PowerPoint)
• Handout 1: High Leverage Practices in Special Education (CEEDAR*)
   

Team Tools

• Workbook 1: Instructional Practice Expectations Alignment Activity
• Workbook 2: Induction for Beginning Teachers of Students with Disabilities Needs Assessment—High Leverage Practices Supplement

Module 7 explores how to develop a monitoring and evaluation plan for an induction program. The modules identifies GTL Center tools that can support effective data collection, monitoring, and continuous improvement of induction programs.

Presentation and Handouts

• Anchor Presentation (PowerPoint)
• Handout 1: Theory of Change Statement Examples
• Handout 2: Mentoring and Induction Program Evaluation Data Examples
   

Team Tools

• Workbook 1: Mentoring and Induction Program Theory of Change

Module 8 offers a data-protocol and facilitation materials for holding data-driven conversations at the state, district, and school levels around tailoring mentoring and induction programs to succeed in high-need contexts. The module provides detailed steps and supporting resources for completing a multi-step process resulting a concrete action plan for creating a new mentoring and induction program or modifying an existing program.

Presentation and Handouts

• Anchor Presentation
• Mentoring and Induction Data Protocol
• Data Protocol PowerPoint Shell
• Handout 1: Logic Model for Mentoring and Induction
• Handout 2: Data Set Guiding Questions
   

Team Tools

• Team Tool 1: Identification of Data Sources
• Team Tool 2: Summary of Key Findings
• Team Tool 3: Action Plan Template