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Mentoring & Induction Program

The Grant Wood AEA Mentoring and Induction Program is designed to train district mentors to work with beginning teachers. It consists of six days of research based training in cooperation with the New Teacher Center at the University of California in Santa Cruz. This training will provide the mentor with knowledge and skills to support the beginning teacher's growth and development. Focused on the Iowa Teaching Standards, the sessions are highly interactive with opportunities for learning and practice. The mentor and the beginning teacher are expected to complete "assignments" in between training sessions.

The Grant Wood AEA Mentoring and Induction Program is designed to:

  • promote excellence in teaching
  • enhance student achievement
  • build a supportive environment within school districts
  • increase retention of promising beginning teachers
  • promote the personal and professional well-being of classroom teachers

Information concerning the Mentoring and Induction Program is sent to the district contact person for that school district. For additional information or questions, contact:

Emily Thomson
Lead

319-399-6567

Kim Owen
Regional Administrator

319-399-6803


General Information

Four mentor forums hosted by Grant Wood AEA to provide ongoing coaching and networking for mentors.
All forums are at Grant Wood AEA Sixth Street facility from
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. The dates include:

Oct. 3, 2011
Dec. 6, 2011

Jan. 26, 2012

Apr. 9, 2012

A Comprehensive Mentoring & Induction System for Mentors of Beginning Teachers

 

A Comprehensive Mentoring & Induction System to Support Beginning Teachers

 

GWAEA Mentoring and Induction Training Package Option

 

2011-12 Welcome Letter

 

Program Expectations for 2011-2012

 

Assignment Rubric 2011-2012

 

Assignments Rubric for Grad Credit 2011-2012

Registration for the Mentoring and Induction Program as well as registration for individual sessions can be found as part of the Grant Wood AEA Professional Development section.

 

Iowa Department of Education - Teacher Quality Enhancement Progam

 

The New Teacher Center at the University of California, Santa Cruz
 

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Grant Wood Area Education Agency extends equal opportunities in its employment practices, educational programs and services, and does not discriminate on the basis of color, gender, race, national origin, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or as otherwise prohibited by law. If you believe you or your child has been discriminated against or treated unjustly, please contact the Agency’s Equity Coordinator, Maria Cashman, at 319-399-6847 or 800-332-8488 or TDD 319-399-6766, Grant Wood AEA, 4401 Sixth St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.
ADDRESS: 4401 Sixth Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
TELEPHONE: 319-399-6700 | 800-332-8488
Fax: 319-399-6457
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