Year 2 Mentor Training

Mentor Training with Proven Results!

Presenters: Beth Clarke, Latricia Johnson, Valerie Schmitz, Lynee Tourdot

Cost: $3150/mentor

Description: CESA 2 is offering Year 2 of the Research-Based and nationally known New Teacher Center Mentor Training. This training has also been used for instructional coaches. The research has shown 2-5 months growth in Math and ELA for the students of the new teacher when being mentored by a mentor who has had this training. It also shows growth in the mentor and higher retention for both the mentor and the new teacher. The training is highly instructional with training on the mentoring process, instructional tools and observation methods to use to improve the practices of the new teacher and get better results for their students! Additionally, there is evidence of higher teacher retention when new teachers are mentored by NTC trained Mentors/Coaches. Be ready to mentor new teachers for the 2022-23 school year with this nationally known, research-based training that shows real results. The second year of the training dives deeper into how to coach for success for all students, and how to dive deeper into the tools that create results.

Training Modules:

Sep 22, 2022 THUR, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM / Year 2 Mentor Intro Forum
Sep 28, 2022, WED, 9:15 AM – 3:45 PM / Year 2 Mentor Module 1 & 2
Oct 25, 2022, TUE, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM / Year 2 Mentor Module 3 & 4
Jan 5, 2023, THU, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM / Year 2 Mentor Modules 5 & 6
Feb 7, 2023, TUE, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM / Year 2 Mentor Modules 7 & 8

Year 2 Forums:
Oct 20, 2022 THUR, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dec 13, 2022 TUE, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mar 8, 2023 WED, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Apr 20, 2023 THUR, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
May 17, 2023 WED, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

About the Presenters:

Beth Clarke is an innovative educator, joining CESA 2 this year from the Madison Metropolitan School District. Beth’s passion lies in digital leadership. She loves working with districts and teachers to unleash potential by leveraging digital tools and resources. Beth earned her Undergraduate degree in Art Education and her Graduate degree in Instructional Technology from UW-Whitewater. Additionally, she has procured her Education Administration licenses for Principalship and Director of Curriculum and Instruction from Edgewood College. She has a love of learning and applying new strategies to classroom opportunities, professional learning, and presentations.

Latricia Johnson joins the Curriculum and Coaching Center of Excellence as a English Language Arts/Literacy Consultant. Latricia worked most recently in Milwaukee Public Schools as a District School Improvement Coordinator and has worked in the Beloit and West Allis/West Milwaukee School Districts. She has extensive experience providing educational leadership support services that focus on planning, developing frameworks, models and implementation strategies that support equity for all children.

Valerie Schmitz, PhD is the Senior Director of Continuous Improvement for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Lynee Tourdot, PhD was a teacher for 11 years and an administrator for 15 years in both small rural and urban districts with diverse populations. She has a Master’s Degree in Education and a PhD from UW-Madison in Leadership for Social Justice. Lynee consultants in areas of Educator Effectiveness, Effectiveness Project, EL, Instructional Coaching, and WiseData. Lynee is also a Superintendent Liaison with the CESA 2 Liaison Project.

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a refund if they cancel prior to 3 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Cancellations must either be made on MyQuickReg or by emailing cancel@cesa2.org. Because of our commitment to the presenter and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 3 working days prior to the event or who do not attend the event, will be billed the full fee. CESA 2 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via phone and email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. 

Inclement Weather Policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 2 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been cancelled due to weather conditions.

Disclaimer: CESA 2 will do its best to accommodate general dietary requests; if your dietary need is very specific or severe, you may want to bring your own lunch to ensure your comfort and health. CESA 2 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 2 event. If you have a dietary need or food allergy, please go into your MyQuickReg profile and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made 2 weeks in advance of the event.

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In-Person Events: Restrictions on our in-person events due to COVID-19 have been lifted. We will be responsive to what's happening within our communities, and guidelines from the CDC and local health agencies for future offerings and will update guidelines when necessary.