Lindale ISD
New Teacher/Mentor Information 2020-2021
New Teacher/Mentor Kickoff-September 2020
The New Teacher Academy/Mentor Program for teachers is designed to guide 1st and 2nd year to the profession educators and provide them with the support, training, and inspiration to become a competent, confident, and compassionate teacher, so that they make a positive difference in the lives of their students. This program strives to build on the teachers' current educational experiences and trainings, apply those experiences to learning, and provide new knowledge and skills based on current research and best practices in education.
Lindale ISD and our mentor teachers support 1st and 2nd year teachers so that they will:
- be convinced of the impact they have on the lives of their students
- be prepared to start the first days of school with confidence
- have a well-organized and managed classroom, conducive to learning
- lead a classroom characterized by respect, compassion, and high expectations for student learning and behavior
- create a learning environment that meets the needs of all students
- plan, prepare, teach, and assess lessons in a way that leads to mastery
- develop a partnership with parents for the benefit of students
- exhibit professionalism in and out of the classroom
- be supported and encouraged through a relationship with a trained mentor
- support the goals of the Board of Trustees and the Curriculum, Instruction, and Staff Development Department
- enjoy a healthy and happy year.
Recommended Reading
The First Days of School
The First Six Weeks of School
Once you have read the New Teacher/Mentor Guidelines and have located all forms for participation, please complete the Google Form at the bottom of the list as documentation of our digital training.
Mentor/New Teacher Forms and Resources
Mentor Forms and Resources
Please complete the sign in form found at the bottom of this page after you have reviewed all forms and information.
LISD New Teacher/Mentor Agreement-Complete and return to Lori Anderson by Friday, September 18, 2020. (send hard copy OR scan and email digital copy )
LISD Classroom Observation Log (2 pages) (Mentors & New Teachers Use)
The LISD Classroom Observation Log/Peer Observations will be completed by both the Mentor and New Teacher at least once in the Fall semester and once in the Spring semester.
NEW!! All forms completed at the beginning of the year and the fall semester observations will be submitted by the mentor teacher to Lori Anderson on or before December 9, 2020. Spring semester observations and contact schedule will be submitted by the mentor teacher to Lori Anderson on or before May 3, 2021.
FALL Mentor/New Teacher Contact Schedule-due December 9, 2020 with Fall observations.
SPRING Mentor/New Teacher Contact Schedule-due May 3, 2021 with Spring observations.
(Mentor and New Teacher meet a minimum of once per month to discuss progress, questions, feedback, etc.)
New Teacher Forms and Resources-submit with all documents due by December 9, 2020.
Both items below are to be completed prior to other mentor program activities.
LISD New Teacher Self-Assessment