Overview on the Mentoring Program
Glenwood's mentor training
utilizes the Educational Testing Service's "Pathwise" model for teacher
induction. This program is based on Charlotte Danielson's book,
Enhancing Professional Practice, A Framework for Teaching and it
connects very closely with the teacher evaluation system that is
currently being developed. The Pathwise Induction Program involves
several distinct types of structured events, with activities in each
event designed to support beginning teachers in a variety of ways.
There
are a total of ten events, extended over the course of two school years.
Each event enables beginning teachers to explore different aspects of
their practice and to become increasingly proficient in the components
of professional practice. The events require the participation of both
beginning teachers and their mentors, thereby encouraging professional
collaboration.
The ten events are directly
linked to the newly formed Iowa Teaching Standards. (From Teacher
compensation legislation, Senate File 476) They are:
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Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for
and implementation of the school district's student achievement
goals. |
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Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the
teaching position. |
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Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
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Uses
strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning
needs of students. |
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Uses a
variety of methods to monitor student learning. |
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Demonstrates competence in classroom management. |
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Engages
in professional growth. |
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Fulfills
professional responsibilities by the school district. |
Mentors
attend five days of formal training. They receive Charlotte Danielson's
book, Enhancing Professional Practice, A Framework for Teaching,
a participant guide, and an events kit. New teachers and administrators
join the mentors for the "Introduction to the Teaching Frameworks" day
of training.
The
selection process for mentors includes:
