Mentoring

Module Objectives

Effective mentoring programs share specific characteristics. Incorporating those characteristics and the careful selection of mentors will help ensure the success of a mentoring program. Estimated time to complete: 45-60 minutes.

This module is related to NEE Indicator 8.1.

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the characteristics of an effective mentor.

  2. Identify the standards that guide the components of a mentoring program.

  3. Identify some best practices for serving as a mentor to a beginning teacher.

  4. Plan a post-observation conference to be held with a mentee.

Activities and Tasks

Review the activities below.

Professional Practices link 1
1. What Standards Guide the Development of a Successful Mentoring Program?
Professional Practices link 2
2. What Makes a Good Mentor?
Professional Practices link 3
3. How Do You Ensure the Effectiveness of a Mentoring Conversation?

Additional Resources

  1. NEE Feedback Placemat (PDF)

  2. A Guide to Support Coaching and Mentoring for School Improvement (PDF)

  3. Active Mentor Rubric (PDF)

  4. Missouri Mentoring Program Standards (PDF)