Resources for Mentor Teachers
Mentor Forms | ILT Forms | Articles

Useful WCPSS and DPI links...

Beginning Teacher Support Resources - NC DPI resources

How to Mentor a Novice Teacher - Part of NC DPI's "How To" series.

North Carolina's Mentor Teacher's Handbook - NC DPI handbook (156 page PDF document)

INTASC Standards with Key Indicators

The Reflection Cycle

TPAI-R Information and Forms

FODA - Formative Observation Data Analysis form
TPAI-R - Teacher's Performance Appraisal Instrument - Revised

Peer Observation Guidelines (Power Point)
A Review of Teacher Evaluations for Beginning and Experienced Teachers (Power Point)
Matrix of Data Sources - Strategies for interpreting observation data, reviewing additional documents, and obtaining additional information during a conference.

Modified TPAI to be used as a reflection tool between beginning teacher and mentor.

Downloadable Forms for Mentor Use...

Mentor and Probationary Teacher/BT Forms - Please note that this intranet link is only accessible from computers located within the Wake County Public School System. List of forms often used by mentors with links directly to the intranet site.

Getting-To-Know-You Conference Outline (Word Doc)
Getting-To-Know-You Conference Script (Word Doc)
Getting-To-Know-You Questionnaire (PDF File)

Forms for the Cycles of Assistance

Pre-Observation Conference Reminder Sheet (Word Doc) (PDF File)
Pre-Observation Conference Questions (Word Doc)
Pre-Observation Conference Checklist (Word Doc) (PDF File)
Pre/Post-Conference Guide (Word Doc)

Tools to Use During the Observation:

• General Observation Form (Word Doc)
• Positive Reinforcement Observation Form (Word Doc)
• Observing Levels of Learning (good handout for ILT & reference for mentor) (Word Doc)
• Observing for the Use of Higher Order Thinking Skills (Word Doc)
  

Post-Observation Conference Reminder Sheet (Word Doc)
Post-Observation Conference Questions (Word Doc)
Post-Observation Conference Checklist (Word Doc)

Coaching/Action Plan (Word Doc) (PDF File)

Activity Documentation Form - to be submitted with timeline (Word Doc)

Downloadable Forms for the Mentor in Training...

Active Listening Evaluation Sheet (Word Doc) (PDF File)
Improvised Flanders Analysis for Mentors (Word Doc) (PDF File)

Downloadable Forms for Beginning Teacher Use...

Hunter Lesson Plan with Self-Evaluation (Word Doc) (PDF File)

Observation Form for ILT to use in observing another teacher. Assists in identifying parts of a lesson, classroom management, etc., and causes ILT to reflect on observation. (Word Doc)

Articles for Mentors...

Active Listening:

• Effective Communication Skills - Great tips for active listening offered by PSU's Center for Academic Advising.
• 10 Tips to Effective and Active Listening

General Topics:

• Guidance from the Get-Go: Mentoring New Teachers (Education World)
• Understanding INTASC (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium)

Websites Designed for Mentors:

• The Mentoring Leadership and Resource Network

 

Articles for ILTs...