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Developing a Mentoring Program for non-traditional staff
Who We Are
45 square mile area7 school districts1 special school4 high schools7 middle schools27 elementary schools150 special education service providers
ChallengesI am a
contracted employee
I ‘m new here but experienced in my profession
I already have a mentor from the district I’m placed in
I don’t get a sub
My position is unique…mentor programs are for teachers
What needed to be improved?
• Some individuals feeling a disconnect with CASE
• Most employees unaware of organization size and scope
• Lack of training for mentors• Lack of support for mentors and new teachers
Setting PrioritiesMake it meaningful…Program
needs to meet the needs of the new staff
It’s about C.A.S.E…Program needs to build staff communication and support
Training Matters Get staff on same page and feeling prepared
PARTICIPANTS• Year One Staff = 24
• Year Two Staff = 14
• Mentors = 22
Job Types
Speech and Language
Pathologists
Classroom Special
Education Teachers
Vision/Orientation and Mobility and Hearing Itinerant
Teachers
Social Workers
Psychologists
Adapted Physical Education Teachers
Intervention Specialists
Physical Therapists
Contracted PT and OT
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Getting Started• New Teacher Meeting• Forming leadership team• Addressing “delicate” issues immediately• Refocus on priorities each time
INTCTwo mentor trainings – June and AugustNew Teacher Inservice luncheonOutstanding Planning and Assistance!
JeopardyMentor Mentee
Special Education
Challenges
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Final Jeopardy
JeopardyMentor Mentee
SpecialEducation
Challenges
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Final Jeopardy
LINKAGESGoal = 4 per yearLegal LiteCASETestingAssistive Technology
Shared Purpose Regouping the mentors and the new staff
The Act of Mentoring
Scheduling
Release time
Preparation
Establishing Credibility
My experience…Rachel – 2nd Year Itinerant Teacher
Kerry – 1st Year Classroom Teacher
CHALLENGES!! SUCCESSES
AdministratorsGetting Assistance for New Staff Members
Perceptions of Mentor Role
Aligning Support
Finding the “fine line”
Next Steps – Our Priorities
1. Establish Linkage schedule earlier in the year2. High-Quality 2nd year experience3. Assessment of program quality – specifically related to student success