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Over 70 articles and resources about mentoring and related topics.

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Overview of Mentoring
Mentor Program Design & Refinement Issues
Mentoring Program Models
Mentor Training, Initial & On-Going Support
Resources for Mentor Programs
Information for Mentors & About Mentoring Practices
Orientation Program Strategies
New Teacher/Protégé Perspectives
Using Technology in Mentoring
Models for & Results of Meetings on Mentoring
Student Mentoring
Other Mentoring Applications & Connections


Overview Of Mentoring

What is the Purpose of Mentoring? by Lesley K. Petersen, February 2007
 Collaboration Through Peer Coaching and Mentoring Institute for Educational Research -V.2 #3 Fall 1993
A New Teacher Mentoring Knowledge Base by Barry Sweeny, V.3 #2 Spring 1994

Mentor Program Design & Refinement Issues

A Mentoring Process for New Teaching Staff Induction by Lesley K. Petersen, February 2007
Mentoring: A Win-Win Situation by Felicia Saffold, December 2003
 Study Concludes That Schools Must Become More Complex if Social Standing of Teachers is to Improve by Brian Rowan V.4 #1, Winter 1995
 New and Renewed: A Powerful Combination! by Gay Fawcett V.1 #3, Fall 1992
 Incentives in Mentoring: Who Benefits? by Ami Hicks V.1, #2, Spring 1992
 Formal or Informal Mentoring? by Barry Sweeny V.1, #2, Spring 1992
 What Should A Mentoring Experience Provide? by Ray Dagenais V.1, #2, Spring 1992
 Realizing the Potential of Mentoring by Barry Sweeny V.1- #1 Winter 1992
by Tom Gasner, from "MENTORings"
A Proposal for "Mentoring Program Standards"
by Raymond J. Dagenias, from "MENTORings"
 Metaphors For Mentoring: An Exploratory Study by Tom Gasner, in the "Mentor" journal, published winter, 1997
Is a Good Teacher Always a Good Mentor? by Gay Fawcett, in the "Mentor" journal, published winter, 1997
 What are the Important Mentor Roles? by Tom Gasner, in the "Mentor" journal, published winter, 1997
Characteristics of Successful Mentoring Programs by Barry Sweeny, notes from a meeting on May 1, 1998 of the Illinois Staff Development Council

Mentoring Program Models

Retired National Board Teacher Mentors Those Who Follow by Ann Liechty, April 2008
A Study of Faculty E-Mentoring by Luis M. Vilar & Olga M. Alegre, April 2006
Key Components of a New Teacher Induction and Mentoring Program
by Robin Dexter, William Berube, Alan Moore, Mike Klopfenstein, June 2005
A University Mentoring Program To Support First Year Public School Teachers
by Dan Doerger, Ed.D. December 2002
PDL For Teachers: A Reason To Stay by Leslie Jirsa - April 2002
Boston's Mentoring Program Operating Model by Nick Balasalle, October 2001
 The Teachers for Chicago Program: An Alternative Certification Route by Ray Dagenais V.3 #1, Winter 1994
 Mentoring News: Program Organization in Downer's Grove Illinois Judy Huizinga V.3 #1, Winter 1994
 One District's Model for Teacher Induction...and Why It Is Working by Mary Clement V.2 #3 Fall 1993
 Consider the Effect of a Mentor Program: Retiring Teachers by Ami Hicks V.2, #1 Winter 1993
 Inclusion is a Habit of Mind by Ray Dagenais V.1 #3, Fall 1992
 Mentoring of New Teachers In New Zealand by Mary Clement V.3 #3, Fall 1994
by Mara Jambor & Ron Jones,
published in the "Mentor" journal, winter, 1997
Mentoring Intended Teachers in Cross-Cultural Classrooms By Ray Dusseau, October, 1998
 Jacksonville IL Mentoring Program by Tom Smith, Assistant Supt. JSD 117, November 1998
Oak Park District 97 Mentoring Program by Jane Samuelson, Coordinator, November 1998
District 15, Palatine, IL Teacher Induction Program Carole Einhorn, January 22, 1999
Palatine District 15's Mentor Program: Opening Doors for New Teachers  With the permission of Gordon Jackson, Editor. Originally published in the Illinois Education Association "Advocate", December 1998-January 1999 issue, page 8.
Why Is Mentoring so Important? - The Governors State U. Collaborative Program 
With the permission of Gordon Jackson, Editor. Originally published in the Illinois Education Association "Advocate", December 1998-January 1999 issue, page 9.
Addressing Preservice & First Year Teacher Needs in Georgia  by Marsha Moore, posted April 2, 1999
A Good Start: Texas Districts Guide New Teachers With Mentors & Workshops
By Katie Menzer / The Dallas Morning News, 09/20/2000 

Mentor Training, Initial & On-Going Support

Who's Job Is It Anyway
by Richard E. Lange and Scott M. Scafidi, December 2004
Who's Job Is It Anyway? Defining the Roles of the Mentor and New Teacher
by Richard E. Lange, Scott Scafidi, Brandon Geuder, and Bradley Wadle, February 2008
Mentor Mismatches by Brandon Geuder, Richard E. Lange, Scott Scafidi by June 2008
Mentoring Process for Kindergarten Beginning Teacher by Eun Kyung Hong, Chung-Ang University, Korea, February 2004
 A Suggested Agenda for a Three Day Mentor Training by Barry Sweeny, V. 5 #2/3, Fall 1996
 Sessions to Prepare Mentor Trainers by Ami Hicks Winter 1996
 A Mentor Training Idea by Ami Hicks V.4 #2, Sum. 1995
 Support, Support by Ami Hicks V.5-6 #1 Fall 1997
 Generate Discussion: On-Going Mentor Training by Ami Hicks V.4 #3, Fall 1995
 Dialogue Journals: A Mentor Growth Tool by Barry Sweeny V.2, #1 Winter 1993
 Beginning Teacher Advisory Programs: Effects on Beginning Teachers by Brenda Mahler (June, 2001)

Resources for Mentor Programs

 Support Materials for Mentoring V.4 #3, Fall 1995
 Mentoring: A Resource and Training Guide for Educators V.4 #2, Sum. 1995
 Mentoring Resources From the ERIC System by Ami Hicks V.2 #3 Fall 1993
 Successful Grant Proposals by Ami Hicks V.2 #2 Spring 1993
Resources for New Teachers (and Their Mentors) With the permission of Gordon Jackson, Editor. Originally published in the Illinois Education Association "Advocate", December 1998-January 1999 issue, page 9.

Information for Mentors & About Mentoring Practices

What Distinguishes a Mentor? Self-Reflection by Lesley K. Petersen, April 2007
The Good Teacher Mentor by Sidney Trubowitz and Maureen Picard Robins, September 2003
Mentoring Is... by Ami Hicks, V.0#1 Fall 1991
  The New Teacher Mentoring Process: A Working Model by Barry Sweeny Winter 1996
 Expert Vs Novice: The Mentoring Bridge by Ray Dagenais V.1- #1 Winter 1992
 Advice to Beginning Mentors by Barry Sweeny V.1- #1 Winter 1992
 Human Developmental Relationships by Ray Dagenais V.0#1 Fall 1991
 Reducing Worry for New Teachers by Colette Henley V.4 #3, Fall 1995
 Testimonial: A Mentor Reflects on His Own First Year by David Noskin V.1, #2, Spring 1992
 That Thin Chalk Line: Mentoring Boundaries in Balance
by Dale Pforr V.4 #2, Sum. 1995,
and in the "Mentor" journal, published winter, 1997
 Veteran Teachers Plan New Teacher Inservice Sue Junkroski Winter 1996
 Lessons From Mentors in Cross-Grade and Cross-Subject Settings by Barry Sweeny V.2 #2 Spring 1993
 Mentoring Emotionally Sensitive Individuals by Michael F. Shaughnnessy & Elizabeth Self, in the "Mentor" journal, published winter, 1997

Orientation Program Strategies

New Teacher 'Treasure Hunts"

by Ami Hicks, Lynne Nolan & Collete Henley, Naperville, IL 9/99

New Teacher/Protégé Perspectives

 Protege Reflections by Ami Hicks and Judy Huizinga -V.3 #3, Fall 1994
 What's Wrong With Kristin?: Experiencing the process of becoming a teacher
by Gay Fawcett, from "MENTORings"
'I'm Out of Here!': High Turnover Rate: Punctuates Importance of Mentoring Programs
With the permission of Gordon Jackson, Editor. Originally published in the Illinois Education Association "Advocate", December 1998-January 1999 issue, page 8.

 Guiding Lights: Mentors provide a beacon of hope to a rookie Texas educator

By Colleen McCain Nelson, The Dallas Morning News, 01/22/2001

Using Technology in Mentoring

 The Personal Portfolio of Professional Development: A Case Study in International Mentorship Research and Collaboration
by John Ingram,
in the "Mentor" journal, published winter, 1997

Models for & Results of Meetings on Mentoring

 Report From a New Teacher Induction Conference: Shaping State Policy by Ray Dagenais V.4 #3, Fall 1995
 A Regional Mentoring & Peer Coaching Network by Ami Hicks V.0#1 Fall 1991

Student Mentoring

 Building the Future: A Chamber of Commerce Sponsored Mentoring Program for High School Students by Mary Clement V. 5 #2/3, Fall 1996
 All Aboard: A Student Mentoring Program by Ray Dagenais V.4 #1, Winter 1995
 Mentor Relationships and Gifted Learners V.3 #1, Winter 1994
 Scientists, Scholars, and Students: A Student Mentoring Program by Peggy Connolly V.2 #2 Spring 1993
 SPARK a Student's Interest in Science by Robyn Thomas V.2 #2 Spring 1993

Other Mentoring Applications & Connections

 Learning From Mentoring in Business by Lynne Nolan V.4 #2, Summer 1995
 Types of Peer Coaching by Ami Hicks V.4 #3, Fall 1995
 A Shadowing Experience: Mentoring School Board Members by Cathy Gallenberger and Pat Wilder V.3 #3, Fall 1994
 University Professor Becomes a Mentor in Order to Improve Her Graduate Methods Class by Richard Lange V.1 #3, Fall 1992
 Student Teachers & University Supervisors: Describing a Mentoring Process By Jeff Winter & Neil Prokosch, "Mentorings" Spring 1998

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