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Induction/Mentoring Program
(520) 225-6735
FAX: (520) 225-6205

Induction/Mentoring Program

Responsibility - Site Administrators

Site administrators will partner with mentors to support participating teachers towards accelerated professional growth through the TUSD Induction/Mentoring Program.

Roles

  • Collaborator
  • Teacher Advocate
  • Program Advocate

Responsibilities

  • Communicate quarterly to participating teachers and mentors:
    • Site goals – including assessment data
    • School’s formal and informal norms
    • Evaluation procedures and assigned evaluator
    • Expectations for teachers
    • Other supports available to new teachers
    • Ways to advocate “equity” for all students
    • Site instructional focus, goals, and specific programs
  • Honor confidentiality between participating teachers and mentors
  • Recommend to Program Director continuation of support for 4th and 5th year teachers as needed
  • Recommend to Program Director a second year of support for teachers transitioning into the classroom as needed
  • Discuss questions and concerns of program with Program Director
  • Complete an end-of-the-year program evaluation