Submitted by Ellie Depew (not verified) on June 29, 2007 - 12:48.
Every teacher with 3 years of experience or less is assigned a mentor teacher in my school. (This is a state requirement.) These relationships often grow into long-term friendships after the mentoring period has expired. The mentors, who teach a full load of classes, meet regularly--and invidually--with the new teachers, observe them, and provide support in many ways.
At my school, we also have a "buddy" system for teachers who are new to the building, but not to the profession. "Buddies" help these teachers to acclimate themselves to their new setting and to become a part of our school "family."
Mentors
Submitted by Ellie Depew (not verified) on June 29, 2007 - 12:48.
Every teacher with 3 years of experience or less is assigned a mentor teacher in my school. (This is a state requirement.) These relationships often grow into long-term friendships after the mentoring period has expired. The mentors, who teach a full load of classes, meet regularly--and invidually--with the new teachers, observe them, and provide support in many ways.
At my school, we also have a "buddy" system for teachers who are new to the building, but not to the profession. "Buddies" help these teachers to acclimate themselves to their new setting and to become a part of our school "family."