The Ken-Ton Mentor Program

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The Ken-Ton Mentor Program

• Not the sage on the stage, just the guide on the
  side.

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Major Roles of a Mentor

• Provide Feedback
• Observations
• Lend Support
• Classroom assistance
• Document Progress
• Written Assessments

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Mentor Selection Process

• Candidates take the mentoring course offered
  through the KSDC
• Interested candidates complete an application
• The Mentor Policy Board interviews the candidates

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Chairperson Teacher
Chairperson Administrator
Teacher
Teacher
Administrator
Administrator
Kenmore Mentor Policy Board
Teacher
Teacher
Administrator
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Confidentiality
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Mentor Program Flow Chart
Phase I (Year 1)
Assigned A Mentor
New Teacher Hired
No
No
Recommendation To Phase II
Phase II (Year 2)
Completion of Phase II criteria
Yes
Yes
Phase Out
Tenure
Independence Year 3
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Mentor Program Umbrella Policy
Explain School Culture
Extra Pair of Hands
Model Lessons
Gather Materials
Liason
Visitations

• Support
• Guide
• Self Confidence

Share Knowledge
Offer Practical Advice
Co-Teach
Set Goals
Introduce New Strategies
Listen
Curriculum
Put Out Fires
Encourage Professional Growth
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September through October
Mentors meet with principals

• Visit Classrooms
• class arrangements
• student concerns
• procedures
• schedules
• provide feedback

Trust Building
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The Assessment Process
November
New Teachers Complete Probes For Mentors
Mentors Discuss Progress of Teachers
with Principals
Mentors Write Assessments Based On Essential
Competencies
Mentor Shares The Assessment With the Teacher
Assessments are due to the Mentor Policy Board
on December 1st and April 1st.
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Essential Competencies

• Use of effective instructional
• techniques
• 2. Knowledge of subject matter
• 3. Classroom management
• Professional skills and
• responsibilities

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December through March
Mentors continue their daily responsibilities
Explain School Culture
Extra Pair of Hands
Model Lessons
Gather Materials
Liason
Visitations
Share Knowledge
Offer Practical Advice
Co-Teach
Set Goals
Introduce New Strategies
Listen
Curriculum
Put Out Fires
Encourage Professional Growth
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The Assessment Process
April
New Teachers Complete Probes For Mentors
Mentors Discuss Progress of Teachers
with Principals

• Mentors Write
• Assessments Based on
• Essential Competencies

Mentor Shares The Assessment With the Teacher
A second assessment is due to the Mentor Policy
Board on April 1st.
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May through JuneContinue visits, plus. . .
Help Review for Exams
Assist with Classroom Housekeeping
Chaperone Field Trips
Plan for Next Year
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Year 2

• It may be necessary to remain in Phase I for an
  additional semester if a major change of
  assignment occurs.
• -Your mentor will help
• you through the transition.
• Otherwise, teacher moves to Phase II.

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First Semester of Phase II

• Mentors continue to visit classrooms but instead
  of once a week, the visits become an equivalent
  of once a month.

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Second semester Phase II

• Mentors facilitate small groups of teachers who
  meet in collegial circles.

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Groups meet to share ideas, suggestions, and
provide support.
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Roles of each Phase II group

• Visit each participants classroom teach and
  observe, share feedback
• Research and share professional articles of
  interest
• Share techniques that work in your classroom

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The ultimate goal of your mentor is YOUR
SUCCESS!
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INTERVENTION
The program provide an avenue intended to lend
support to tenured teachers that may
be experiencing difficulties.