Mentor+Selection

Mentor Standards
Mentors can be most successful with a clear vision of what is expected of them and what constitutes high quality mentoring. The following standards may be used to assist schools/districts in establishing that vision for high quality mentoring. //Source: New Teacher Center//

**Engages, supports and advances the professional learning of each teacher**
reflective thinking to promote self-directed learning professional needs and to the learning needs of all students improving practice practice
 * Uses reflective conversation skills to engage teachers in collaborative problem solving and
 * Uses a variety of strategies and resources, including technology to respond to teacher’s
 * Uses data to engage teachers in examining and
 * Facilitates learning experiences that promote collaborative inquiry, analysis and reflection on

Creates and maintains collaborative and professional partnerships to support teacher growth
maintain strong relationships and promote professional growth the broader community
 * Creates an environment of trust, caring and honesty with all teachers to establish and
 * Uses coaching and collaboration time effectively, implementing procedures androutines that support teacher’s learning
 * Promotes the development of teachers ’professional responsibilities and the importance of collaboration with families and

**Utilizes knowledge of student content standards, teaching pedagogy and professional teaching standards**

 * Utilizes knowledge of pedagogy and instructional strategies to advance teacher and student development
 * Utilizes knowledge of content standards to advance teacher and student development
 * Uses knowledge of professional teaching standards to advance teacher and student development

**Designs and facilitates professional development of teachers**

 * Builds on values, prior knowledge, background,interests, and experiences of teachers
 * Designs professional development to promote deeper understanding and application of standards (content and professional teaching standards)
 * Uses a variety of research-based instructional strategies to differentiate professional development of teachers

**Utilizes assessments to promote teacher learning and development**

 * Plans and organizes for implementation of formative assessments to advance classroom practice and uses assessment results to guide mentoring
 * Develops teacher’s ability to self-assess practice based on evidence and to set professional goals and monitor progress

**Develops as a professional leader to advance mentoring** and the profession

 * Establishes professional goals and pursues opportunities to grow professionally
 * Works with colleagues, administrators and school communities to advance the teaching profession
 * Reflects on mentoring practice and program