MENTOR OPTION MODULE
Objectives: The Mentor Option teacher will mentor new teachers to help them improve instructional practices that will increase student achievement. The Mentor Option teacher will analyze their own student data to drive instruction and increase student achievement.
Criteria for initial placement
At least a 2/5ths contract, minimum 50% of time with students
Career Ladder Program Expectations were met at Collaborative Action Research
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
(Refer to) MENTOR OPTION EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Participation in CAR Options Orientation or CAR Orientation
- Participation in three (3) Mentor training sessions
- Participation in a minimum of two classroom teaching (minimum 30-minutes) observation cycles with protege
- Participation in a minimum of four additional meetings, planning sessions, modeling sessions with protege
- Maintenance and completion of a teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Mentor Option Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio
- Adherence to all due dates
August 29, 2008--Application for Mentor Option, if not approved refer to CAR Module
September 16, 2008--Attendance at Mentor Workshop #1
September 19, 2008--Modified Student Outcomes Action Plan
November 7, 2008--First cycle of observation must be completed
November 7, 2008--First Submittal
December 2, 2008--Attendance at Mentor Workshop #2
February 6, 2009--Mid Submittal
April 21, 2009--Attendance at Mentor Workshop #3
May 22, 2009--Second cycle of observation must be completed
May 22, 2009--Final Submittal
INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS
- Instruction is modified and adjusted based upon analysis of student data
- A.T.P.E.S. evaluation conducted by site administrator
STUDENT OUTCOMES- Development and implementation of Modified Student Outcomes Action Plan based on Arizona State Standards
- Class Data Sheet for entire population with a minimum of three (3) assessments (pre, mid, post)
- Interventions & Extensions documented
- Analysis/reflection based on reflection prompts
FIRST SEMESTER--Mentor Option- MENTOR OPTION APPLICATION (signed & dated)-- Friday, August 29, 2008, received by 5:00 p.m.
- Fax to Career Ladder at 696-5066 (check website for UPDATES) or
- Deliver to Career Ladder Office
- Participate in Mentor Training Series, session #1 on September 16, 2008
- MODIFIED STUDENT OUTCOMES ACTION PLAN -- Friday, September 19, 2008, received by 5:00 p.m.
- FIRST SUBMITTAL -- Friday, November 7, 2008, received by 5:00 p.m.
- Submit to the Career Ladder Office a teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Mentor Option Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio including
- Approved Mentor Option Application
- MENTOR OPTION EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO
- Modified Student Outcomes Action Plan #1-6
- Assessment(s)
- Measurement Tool(s)
- Class Data Sheet for entire population with pre-assessment data and year-end significant growth targets
- Completed Teacher Reflection #1
- Mentor Session #1 Reflection and materials
- Mentor Log documenting interactions with protege
- Observation Cycle Conference Summary documenting one cycle of observation (pre-conference, observation of a 30-minute (minimum) lesson, post conference)
- Portfolio Reader's Feedback Forms
SECOND SEMESTER--Mentor Option
- MID SUBMITTAL -- Friday, February 6, 2009, received by 5:00 p.m.
- Participate in Mentor Training Series, session #2 on December 2, 2008
- Submit to the Career Ladder Office an updated teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Mentor Option Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio including
- MENTOR OPTION EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO
- Modified Student Outcomes Action Plan #1-6
- Class Data Sheet for entire population with mid-assessment data and year-end significant growth targets raised, as needed
- Interventions & Extensions documented
- Completed Teacher Reflection #2
- Mentor Training Session #2 Reflection and materials
- Mentor Log documenting interactions with protege
- Observation Cycle Conference Summary documenting second cycle of observation, if complete (pre-conference, observation of a 30-minute (minimum) lesson, post conference)
- Portfolio Reader's Feedback Forms
- FINAL SUBMITTAL -- Friday, May 22, 2009, received by 5:00 p.m.
- Participate in Mentor Training Series, session #3 on April 21, 2009
- Submit to the Career Ladder Office an updated teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Mentor Option Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio including
- MENTOR OPTION EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO
- Modified Student Outcomes Action Plan #1-6
- Class Data Sheet for entire population with post-assessment data
- Interventions & Extensions documented
- Completed Teacher Reflection #3
- Mentor Training Session #3 Reflection and materials
- Mentor Log documenting interactions with protege
- Observation Cycle Conference Summary documenting second cycle of observation (pre-conference, observation of a 30-minute (minimum) lesson, post conference)
- Portfolio Reader's Feedback
Meeting Mentor Option Program Expectations qualifies a teacher to participate in CAR the following year.
Not meeting Mentor Option Program Expectations will result in a return to the traditional salary schedule or require the teacher to meet with the Career Ladder Manager prior to September 4, 2009 to create a Professional Growth Plan if choosing to remain in the Career Ladder Program.Portfolios, with final evaluations, may be picked up at the Career Ladder office on Monday, June 1, 2009 from 9:00-1:00 p.m.
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