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ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ has compiled some resources for districts to use in their beginning teacher induction and mentoring programs. Each of these resources is free and optional to use. If districts are interested in applying for the Mentor Program Allotment (MPA), they may use these resources and reference them in their application. However, please note that these resources alone will not meet the MPA district application approval criteria for mentor training programs.  

Resource Name & Source Possible Use Additional Notes
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  • Consider how your induction and mentoring program fits into your broader school-based continuous improvement efforts.
  • Consider how the mentor and induction program fits into broader human capital strategies aligned to Foundational Essential Actions 1.1 and 1.2.
  • Intentionally plan to use mentors to support other ESF essential actions, such as 5.1 (objective-driven lesson plans with formative assessments).
  • 1.1: Develop campus instructional leaders with clear roles and responsibilities
  • 2.1: Recruit, select, assign, induct, and retain a full staff of highly-qualified educators
  • Texas Teach Like a Champion Online Mentor Start Here Guide (PDF or Word)
  • (website)
  • ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ & Teach Like a Champion
  • Preview the Start Here Guide and consider how to train mentors and administrators on this resource including how to register, an in-depth overview of the modules, practice using the modules, and practice providing observation feedback.
  • Consider including a preview of TX TLAC Online to beginning teachers during induction meetings.
  • Provide release time for mentors to observe beginning teachers and/or encourage the use of technology for virtual observations and feedback.

 
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  • Provide mentors and beginning teachers with an overview of the TEKS Guide using the seven-minute Tour the TEKS Guide.
  • During training, provide mentor teachers with specific examples of how to use this tool with beginning teachers (e.g., developing formative assessments, lesson planning).
  • Include information about the TEKS Guide in your curriculum resources and guidance for beginning teachers.
  • TEKS Guide Beta is available for K-8 ELAR and K-6 SLAR
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