Mentoring Essentials

Mentoring Essentials serves as foundational mentor training for Beginning Teacher mentors as defined in Wis. Administrative Code sec. PI 34. WI teacher mentors are licensed educators who are trained to provide support and assistance to beginning teachers. This training provides foundational qualifications to ensure mentors have the understanding, skills, and abilities to provide support.

Mentoring Essentials outcomes:

• Explain the role of mentor and elements of a successful mentoring relationship.
• Explain how quality mentoring and induction supports beginning teacher development and retention.
• Assess beginning teacher needs and plan for timely support.
• Identify key mentor supports related to the EducatorEffectiveness System.

Monthly virtual, synchronous coaching sessions will also be held October-May for all who participated in the August or September in-person event.

Audience: Mentors nominated by a district or a teacher with an interest in expanding best practices and the profession of teaching through professional development and coaching.

Cost for the 8-session series (includes lunch for in-person sessions):
If eligible, discount will automatically apply during registration
          $75 for CESA 9 Continuous School Improvement Members
          $175 for non-CESA 9 Continuous School Improvement Members

-CANCELLATION POLICY- Unless otherwise noted, if we receive your cancellation at least 48 hours before the program begins, you will qualify for a full refund. If you do not show up or cancel prior to the 48 hour time frame, you are subject to a $25.00 late cancellation fee. -DISCLAIMERS- CESA 9 will make every effort to accommodate basic dietary restrictions with advance notice. CESA 9 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food one may come into contact with at a CESA 9 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions, please update the special accommodations section in your MyQuickReg account. By registering for an event with CESA 9, participants agree to grant to CESA 9 and its authorized representatives permission to record digital photos and/or video, of their participation. Participants further agree that any or all of the material photographed may be used, in any form, as part of any future publications, brochure, or other printed materials used to promote CESA 9, and further that such use shall be without payment of fees, royalties, special credit or other compensation. If you do not wish to have your photo or image used, please call the CESA 9 office.