Anatomy of a Mentoring Program for New Special Education Teachers
Author : Christine Yvonne Mason
Publisher :
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 22,35 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Children with disabilities
ISBN :
Mentoring New Special Education Teachers
Author : Mary Lou Duffy
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 39,11 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 0761931341
Book Description
This field-tested guide provides everything you need to effectively support and mentor your special education teachers, increase their job satisfaction, and keep your retention rates high!
Mentoring New Teachers
Author : Hal Portner
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 43,6 MB
Release : 2008-04-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 1452280649
Book Description
"A much-needed resource for teacher mentors. The new and updated strategies and practical approach will give mentors crucial support as they provide assistance and encouragement to new teachers. Portner has clearly demonstrated the importance of both theory and practice in this practical guide." —Priscilla Miller, Director Center for Teacher Education & Research, Westfield State College A comprehensive guide for developing successful mentors! Quality mentoring can provide the support and guidance critical to an educator′s first years of teaching. In the latest edition of the best-selling Mentoring New Teachers, Hal Portner draws upon research, experience, and insights to provide a comprehensive overview of essential mentoring behaviors. Packed with strategies, exercises, resources, and concepts, this book examines four critical mentoring functions: establishing good rapport, assessing mentee progress, coaching continuous improvement, and guiding mentees toward self-reliance. Tools and topics new to this edition include: Teacher mentor standards based on the NBPTS Core Propositions and validated by members of the International Mentoring Association and other practitioners Classroom observation methods and competency instruments Tools to assess preferred learning styles Approaches to mentoring the nontraditional new teacher A guide for careerlong professional development School leaders, experienced and prospective mentors, and staff developers can use this step-by-step handbook to create a dynamic mentoring program or revitalize an existing one.
Comprehensive Mentoring Programs for New Teachers
Author : Susan Villani
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 34,67 MB
Release : 2009-06-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 1452212813
Book Description
This updated edition presents 18 successful real-world programs, 5 factors for developing a comprehensive mentoring initiative, and new material for mentoring special education, math, and science teachers.
Mentorship of Special Educators
Author : Jennifer Booker Madigan
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 20,12 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 1452202885
Book Description
Provides coverage of the fundamentals of mentoring, mentor support for core responsibilities of special educators such as planning and conducting IEP meetings, as well as how mentors help special education teachers assume emerging responsibilities in inclusive schools, for example, implementing RTI and Positive Behavior Support Plans.
Teacher Induction and Mentoring
Author : Juanjo Mena
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 46,73 MB
Release : 2022-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 303079833X
Book Description
This book draws together various theoretical and research-based perspectives to examine the institutionalization of mentoring processes for beginning teachers. Teacher induction, defined as the guidance provided to new teachers, is increasingly gaining traction as a key stage in promoting quality education. Major efforts have been put into reducing transitional challenges from being a student teacher to a practicing teacher; optimizing professional relationships and socialization into school dynamics; and increasing teacher retention. Mentoring has been proven to add benefits in assisting beginning teachers during the early years of their teaching career, because it provides the required knowledge and skills to face uncertain school scenarios and the complexities of practice. However, teacher induction programs are not part of regular instruction in many countries. The lack of teacher training during the induction phase might result in lower levels of commitment, professional isolation, or even attrition. This book calls for more concrete mentoring processes for early career teachers, and questions how this can be put into practice.
Comprehensive Mentoring Programs for New Teachers
Author : Susan Villani
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 16,60 MB
Release : 2009-06-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 1452272786
Book Description
"The author has done an excellent job of highlighting the key aspects of a comprehensive induction program and offers rich examples across urban, rural, and suburban setting. Anyone interested in developing induction programs that both support and accelerate beginning teacher development should read this book. —Ellen Moir, Executive Director New Teacher Center, University of California, Santa Cruz "State level policy makers can take a positive step forward by providing every district and school leader with a copy of this book. Expertly organized and written, Villani′s work provides answers to school leaders′ key questions regarding establishing a comprehensive induction/mentoring program. Readers will keep the book within reach as a most valued resource." —Stephanie Hirsch, Executive Director National Staff Development Council "A significant addition to the literature on mentoring in the education profession. This book provides various models of comprehensive programs implemented in school districts around the country and confirms the importance of mentoring to retain teachers, maintain consistency in academic programming, and develop a culture of continuous improvement in professional practice." —Gail Connelly, Executive Director National Association of Elementary School Principals "Susan Villani presents comprehensive mentoring programs as catalysts for school improvement and reflective practice. With a wealth of tools and models for establishing effective programs, this book addresses cultural competence, peer coaching, and retention of math, science, and special education teachers. Villani′s framework will strengthen professional learning communities and improve the effectiveness of our most valuable resource—teachers." —Mary Forte Hayes, Executive Director Massachusetts Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Establish a quality comprehensive mentoring program and improve teacher retention rates! This updated edition of Mentoring Programs for New Teachers outlines mentors′ roles, mentor preparation, and the ways comprehensive mentoring programs support new teachers and educators. Readers will find: Descriptions of 18 successful real-world, comprehensive mentoring programs on the state, district, regional, and national level A list of 5 factors to consider when developing a comprehensive mentoring initiative A rubric based on seven components of comprehensive mentoring programs New material for supporting special education, math, and science teachers Resources to use in program development or revision
Teacher Mentoring and Induction
Author : Hal Portner
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 24,13 MB
Release : 2005-04-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 1483363503
Book Description
In this groundbreaking work, Harry K. Wong, Laura Lipton, Bruce Wellman, and other top names in the field examine how successful mentoring and induction programs are developed and demonstrate how they can be replicated.
Addressing Novice Teacher Retention in Special Education
Author : Susan Marie Potts-Datema
Publisher :
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 19,48 MB
Release : 2019
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Special education teachers leave the field at rates higher than other teachers, with the highest rates demonstrated by beginning special education teachers (Boe, Cook & Sunderland, 2008; Jones, Youngs, & Frank, 2013; White & Mason, 2006). This high turnover rate requires school systems to invest significant amounts of time, energy, and resources into the continual retraining of special education teachers (Thornton et al., 2007). Increasing novice special education teacher self-efficacy may be one way of improving teacher performance, resilience, and willingness to remain in the field (Ruble, Usher & McGrew, 2011). This mixed-method action research study examined the influence an induction and mentoring program may have on self-efficacy levels of novice special education teachers, which may, in turn, led to higher rates of desired special education teacher retention. The action research team also explored components of mentor support and training that may influence the development of increased teacher self-efficacy in novice special education teachers. Findings indicated that special education mentor teachers provide a significant amount of support to new special education teachers, including modeling instruction, observing instruction and providing immediate feedback, supporting the implementation of effective instructional strategies, supporting behavior management, and offering encouragement and moral support. As a result of this mentoring support, new special education teachers adjust their classroom practices in the areas of providing instruction, behavior management, teaching district standards, and reflection. While mentoring provides benefits to new special education teachers, many new special education teachers continue to feel overwhelmed. Special education mentor teachers highly valued ongoing face-to-face training that targeted effective mentoring skills, best instructional practices for students with disabilities, and included dedicated time to collaborate with other special education mentors. Special education mentors require ongoing support to continue successfully navigating the challenges of being a special educator as they support new teachers, especially in the areas of managing job demands, role confusion, and navigating relationships with general education colleagues.
No Dream Denied
Author : National Commission on Teaching & America's Future (U.S.)
Publisher :
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 31,32 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN :
Book Description
Provides an analysis of conditions that contribute to chronic teacher shortages across school districts and states and calls for a national effort to improve teacher retention by fifty percent by 2006. Proposes strategies to meet this goal.
