Strategies for Mentor Teachers

What are some specific ways that we can help our beginning teachers succeed? What are some ways we can lower their stress, and our own at the same time? What are some approaches to take in case our teachers are struggling? This workshop will address key areas that are often difficult for our teachers, and will offer:

Nuts and Bolts for Observing and Coaching:

  • Establishing Rapport
  • Lesson Design
  • Classroom Management
    • How Teachers can Hold Their Ground
    • Procedures
    • Consistency
  • Brain-Compatible active learning

Practical strategies for Mentors when their teachers are struggling:

  • Maintaining rapport
  • Working with administrators/evaluators
  • Classroom survival ideas
  • Strategies if the beginning teacher is not rehired
  • Reducing stress
  • Nurturing the mentor – maintaining our sense of
    enthusiasm and wonder throughout the process

Evaluations for Rick Smith on this workshop (PDF)
Evaluations for Grace Dearborn on this workshop (PDF)
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