DEFINITIONS

Mentoring is a mutually agreeable relationship that is sustained over time and intended to further the educational and professional development of the protégé.

A mentor at (your school name) School shall act as a professional coach, much like in athletics, advising, guiding, providing feedback, and developing instructional strategies with the protégé. The mentor will also assist the protégé in becoming acclimated to the procedures, policies, culture, and people unique to (your school).

PHILOSOPHY

All new teachers to (your school) , whether new to the profession, new to the school, or new to an academic area, will be given an opportunity to work with a mentor.

The program is focused on meeting individual needs, modelling collaborative professional work, and promoting professional growth.