The Central Rivers AEA Mentoring and Induction Program, Inspired Mentorship, make certain that every school in the region has access to proven and research-based induction, mentoring and coaching support. Professional development for schools is designed around the State of Iowa’s technical assistance document for Mentoring and Induction, the Iowa Teaching Standards, evaluation information and evidence-based practices. We also provide ongoing support for mentors and beginning teachers through the use of monthly Zoom meetings. These sessions focus on the Iowa Teaching Standards and provide support for the well-being of our mentors and beginning teachers.
Levels of Support
The Central Rivers AEA Mentoring and Induction Course is designed to provide professional development and support to district mentoring coordinators, mentors, administrators and beginning teachers during their first two years in the profession.
District support includes:
- District teams work through the RACI process that defines the roles and responsibilities of meeting the needs of beginning teachers with CRAEA Mentoring and Induction Consultants.
- Develop a district mentoring program.
- Coaching from CRAEA consultants for implementation and sustainability of district mentoring program.
Mentor / Mentor Coordinator support includes:
- Professional learning around Iowa Core, Iowa Teaching Standards, and Iowa’s Social-Emotional Learning Competencies.
- Mentoring Listserv (Opportunity to connect with other mentors/mentor coordinators).
- The 4 C’s of Coaching (Coaching, Consulting, Collaborating and Calibrating).
- Monthly content to guide in-district mentor meetings.
Beginning Teacher support includes:
- Professional learning around Iowa Core, Iowa Teaching Standards and Iowa’s Social-Emotional Learning Competencies.
- Professional learning around setting up a supportive classroom climate.
Key Dates
- August 8, 2023 – District Planning for Mentoring and Induction
- August 10-11, 2023 – Creating an Engaging Environment to Empower Staff and Students
- 2023-24 Mentoring Program Monthly Zooms:
- Dates: September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14, January 11, February 22, April 4, May 2
- Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Resources
- Department of Education: Mentoring and Induction District Profile
- 4 C’s Handout
- LMS Content: Coaching Skill Sets series
- Introduction
- Paraphrasing
- Practicing the 4 C’s
- Self-Assessment
- Probing/Clarifying questions
- Listening
- Meditative and Reflective Questions
- Building Trust
- Building Rapport
- Positive Presuppositions
On-Demand Learning
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