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Did you receive training to become a mentor teacher?

by Jace's Mom

Jun 19, 2011

Are mentors just veteran teachers who are willing, or do they also receive training?

judy5ca What a good question! I think the answer varies. Some do, some don't. I was "mentored" by someone who could barely nod at me, let alone help. I know for a fact she had no training. Here in CA, I believe BTSA mentors do receive training. And, most important are those of us who are informal (meaning unpaid) mentors--we do it because we love teaching ...See More

Jun 19, 2011

Stellaluna I was a mentor for many years... first as a site mentor then our district moved to BTSA.

As site mentor, no there was no training. I had been a Literacy Leader for a few years before that where we got special training that we brought back to our staff... so when the mentor position opened up my principal suggested I apply for it saying th...See MoreI was a mentor for many years... first as a site mentor then our district moved to BTSA.

As site mentor, no there was no training. I had been a Literacy Leader for a few years before that where we got special training that we brought back to our staff... so when the mentor position opened up my principal suggested I apply for it saying that I would be doing much of the same stuff as Literacy Lead only now I would get paid for it. haha I actually applied to be the Early Literacy mentor for the district as I felt that was where my expertise was.... but that was given to a high school art teacher who had been in the district much longer than me... go figure. We were interviewed and then "the powers that be" placed us. Then the mentoring was only as effective as the person who got it. There was no accountability as to how much time we put in, or who we helped and when.

When we moved to BTSA we had extensive training... started with a full week and then we met several times a year for follow up. The training was very good and I appreciated that it was very explicit as to what our role was, how much time to put in etc.

In the beginning BTSA was VERY paperwork intensive, but where I was at least, the trainers REALLY listened to our feedback and adjustments were made accordingly. By the time I left it was a very helpful and successful program in my district... and new teachers that I know look forward to meeting with their SP's.

I enjoyed doing BTSA but because it was time consuming, I quit when I knew there were no eligible teachers on my own campus as I had small children to worry about and it no longer worked for my schedule. To this day, all but one (and only because she moved away) of my BTSA PT's are my friends who I keep in regular contact with. It really facilitated a supportive relationship. :)

On 6/19/11, judy5ca wrote: > What a good question! I think the answer varies. Some do, > some don't. I was "mentored" by someone who could barely nod > at me, let alone help. I know for a fact she had no training. > Here in CA, I believe BTSA mentors do receive training. And, > most important are those of us who are informal (meaning > unpaid) mentors--we do it because we love teaching and someone > asks us for help. > Judy > > On 6/19/11, Jace's Mom wrote: >> Are mentors just veteran teachers who are willing, or do >> they also receive training?

Jun 19, 2011

Teri I agree. There are different types of mentors. On site mentors are usually just volunteers who help out teachers who are new to the school.

I have also been trained to mentor student teachers--although I have not been called on to actually do this as of yet.

On 6/19/11, Stellaluna wrote: > I was a mentor for many years... firs...See MoreI agree. There are different types of mentors. On site mentors are usually just volunteers who help out teachers who are new to the school.

I have also been trained to mentor student teachers--although I have not been called on to actually do this as of yet.

On 6/19/11, Stellaluna wrote: > I was a mentor for many years... first as a site mentor then our > district moved to BTSA. > > As site mentor, no there was no training. I had been a Literacy > Leader for a few years before that where we got special training > that we brought back to our staff... so when the mentor position > opened up my principal suggested I apply for it saying that I > would be doing much of the same stuff as Literacy Lead only now I > would get paid for it. haha I actually applied to be the Early > Literacy mentor for the district as I felt that was where my > expertise was.... but that was given to a high school art teacher > who had been in the district much longer than me... go figure. > We were interviewed and then "the powers that be" placed us. > Then the mentoring was only as effective as the person who got > it. There was no accountability as to how much time we put in, > or who we helped and when. > > When we moved to BTSA we had extensive training... started with a > full week and then we met several times a year for follow up. > The training was very good and I appreciated that it was very > explicit as to what our role was, how much time to put in etc. > > In the beginning BTSA was VERY paperwork intensive, but where I > was at least, the trainers REALLY listened to our feedback and > adjustments were made accordingly. By the time I left it was a > very helpful and successful program in my district... and new > teachers that I know look forward to meeting with their SP's. > > I enjoyed doing BTSA but because it was time consuming, I quit > when I knew there were no eligible teachers on my own campus as I > had small children to worry about and it no longer worked for my > schedule. To this day, all but one (and only because she moved > away) of my BTSA PT's are my friends who I keep in regular > contact with. It really facilitated a supportive relationship. > :) > > > > On 6/19/11, judy5ca wrote: >> What a good question! I think the answer varies. Some do, >> some don't. I was "mentored" by someone who could barely nod >> at me, let alone help. I know for a fact she had no training. >> Here in CA, I believe BTSA mentors do receive training. And, >> most important are those of us who are informal (meaning >> unpaid) mentors--we do it because we love teaching and someone >> asks us for help. >> Judy >> >> On 6/19/11, Jace's Mom wrote: >>> Are mentors just veteran teachers who are willing, or do >>> they also receive training?

Jun 19, 2011

meep In one district, we received extensive training. In my current district, we received training, but it was not as involved as my previous training. I don't work as an "official" mentor right now, but people still come to me for suggestions and I also go to others! We all share! :-)

Jun 23, 2011

Declan Flynn On 6/23/11, meep wrote: > In one district, we received extensive training. In my current > district, we received training, but it was not as involved as my > previous training. I don't work as an "official" mentor right now, but > people still come to me for suggestions and I also go to others! We all > share! :-) Eventhough I am in ...See More

Nov 28, 2011

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