Chillicothe R-II Mentoring Program
Welcome New Teachers 2015-2016
Mission and Vision of the Mentoring Program
Mission & Vision
Vision: Support new teachers by providing a structured, systematic, and sustained induction process to grow effective educators and increase student learning.
Goals
- Improve teaching performance
- Increase student learning
- Increase teacher retention
- Transmit culture
- Develop a PLN: Professional Learning Network
- Support teacher growth
- Develop teacher communication and collaboration skills
Objectives
- Teachers new to the district will understand the policies and procedures of our district.
- Teachers new to the district will understand building procedures.
- Teachers new to the district will receive the support and encouragement necessary for professional growth.
Overview and Introduction to the Mentoring Program
- workshop sessions specifically developed for Chillicothe R-II new teachers.
- the opportunity to work directly with an experienced teacher as a consultant and colleague.
- individual instructional coaching cycles with an experienced instructional coach.
Missouri Teaching Standards as our Focus
Classroom Management Techniques and Management of Time, Space, Transitions, and Activities
5.1 The developing teacher uses effective classroom management techniques including addressing misbehavior promptly and effectively with the least disruption of instruction.
5.2 The developing teacher effectively manages time, space, transitions, and activities to create an environment that enhances student engagement.
Developing Relationships with Students and Parents
The developing teacher develops a positive culture in the classroom and school to positively affect student relationships and learning.
Student Engagement in Subject Matter
The developing teacher uses a variety of differentiated instructional strategies which purposefully engages students in content.
The Mentor's Role at a Glance
Your mentor teacher will play a critical role this year as a consultant, collaborator, and facilitator. Your mentor will offer support and provide resources, encourage growth, and facilitate your professional vision. Below are just a few of the tasks your mentor will assist you with throughout the school year.
- Model good teaching practices
- Observe the new teacher teaching
- Offer suggestions for improvement
- Assist in lesson preparation
- Assist the new teacher in learning and understanding district and building policies and procedures
- Offer suggestions for developing relationships with administrators, students, colleagues, parents, and members of the community
- Provide praise and encouragement
- Establish a confidential professional relationship
- Assist in getting needed materials
- Work with the new teacher to address classroom management issues
- Introduce the new teacher to educational resources
- Introduce the new teacher to colleagues
- Foster a collaborative work environment
Calendar for Professional Development Workshops
Half-day Professional Development Workshops
(Note: Each professional development workshop will be a half day and will be held from 8:00 AM-11:30 AM at the Chillicothe R-II District Office.)
- Tuesday, September 15th * **
- Tuesday, October 13th* ** ***
- Tuesday, November 10th*
- Thursday, December 3rd*
- Tuesday, January 12th* **
- Tuesday, February 9th*
- Tuesday, March 8th *
After-school Celebration
- Tuesday, May 10th* ** ***
* 1st Year Teachers/Teachers New to the District (with 1-3 yrs. experience) with Mentor
** 2nd Year Teachers/Teachers New to the District (with more than 3 yrs. experience) with Mentor
*** Building Administrator
Upcoming Event: New Teachers Mentoring Workshop
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2015, 08:00 AM
1020 Old Hwy 36 West, Chillicothe, MO 64601 (Chillicothe R-II District Office)
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Resources for the Beginning of the Year
About the Chillicothe R-II District Mentoring Coach
Dr. Watkins is an avid reader, runner, and cyclist, and she enjoys spending time with her husband Wes and two dachshunds Pippa and Elsa.
Dr. Watkins earned a Bachelor of Science in English/Education from Missouri Western State University, a Masters of Education in Secondary Leadership and Administration from Northwest Missouri State University, an Educational Specialist in Superintendency from Northwest Missouri State University, and a Doctorate in Education from William Woods University.
Email: jwatkins@chillicotheschools.org
Website: www.DrWatkinsCHS.com
Location: 2801 Hornet Road, Chillicothe, MO, United States
Twitter: @jillwatkins1010