August

September

October

Mentor Task:

1. School Site Orientation – August 8.  

2. Schedule all monthly meetings and individual check-in dates.

3. Talk with Principal about needs of BTs this year.

4. Decide how BTs will be welcomed to the staff.

Focus Standards:

• Standard 1a & e – Lead in Classroom and Ethics

• Standard 2a, c & d – Environment, Expectations, Special Needs Students

Other:

Summer BTI: August 5-9

8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

August 9: Evaluation training for new teachers in the BT Center from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM  

Mentor Update at the Modern Classroom Conference - August 12, 14, and 15

Mentor Tasks: 

1. Help the BTs get started.

2. Work on relationship building between Team and BTs

3. Assist with PDP development.

4. Submit online log by September 30.

Session Possibilities:

1. How To’s for MTSS, PBIS, PEP, DEP and other paperwork

2. Cum Folder Review

3. Room Set Up

4. Classroom Management Plan

5. Curriculum – Planning and Pacing Resources

6. PTO/Open House

7. Log Set Up-Parent, Discipline, etc.

8. Progress Reports

9. Planning for a substitute

10. Parent Conferences

11. Navigating the webpage

12. And other duties as assigned

Focus Standards:

• Standard 3a – NC SCOS

• Standard 4b – Planning

Other:

New Mentors should complete the 21st Century Mentoring course in NCEES.  Once finished, please notify Rae Thompson.

BT 1 Meeting: September 12-  4:00 PM

BT 2-3 Meeting: September 19 -  4:00 PM

Mentor Tasks: 

1. Deadline for Mentor Formative Assessment 1 of BTs.  Submit form by October 31. 

2. Submit online log by October 31.

3. First Admin Formal Ob Due October 21.

Session Possibilities:

1. Planning

2. Review of School Vision

3. Field Trips

4. Maintenance of paperwork

5. Guidance Issues including DSS Referrals

6. Looking at student work

7. Grading

Focus Standards:

• Standard 1b – Lead in School

• Standard 2b, d & e – Diversity, Special Needs, Families

• Standard 4 a & g – Student Development, Communication

• Standard 5b – Reflection 

Other:

Mentor Meetings in BT Center:

PreK-6 - October 8 - 4:00 PM

7-12 - October 17 - 3:45 PM

BT 1 Meetings:

Prek-6 – October 3 - 4:00 PM

7-12 – October 10 - 3:45 PM

November

December

Mentor Tasks:

1. Assist with problem solving current classroom management issues

2. Submit online log by November 31.

3. Initial PDP Due October 21.  Mentor must sign.

Session Possibilities:

1. Report Cards

2. ClassScape and Other Data Sources

3. Create a Professional Folder

4. (HS) – New PEP for students

5. Stress Management 

6. Preparing for an emergency absence (Flu Season) for teachers and students

7. Holiday Craze (parties, behavior, gifts, etc.) 

8. Intentional Planning to Maintain Normalcy 

Focus Standards:

• Standard 1c – Lead in Profession

• Standard 3b-d Content, Integration, Relevancy

• Standard 5a – Data Analysis

Other:

BT 1 Meetings:

Prek-6 – November 7 - 4:00 PM

7-12 – November 14 - 3:45 PM

Mentor Tasks:

1. Deadline for Mentor Formative Assessment 2 of BTs. Submit form by December 15. 

2. Check in with the Principal on BT needs for second semester.

3. Submit online log by December 10.

4. Second Admin Formal Ob Due December 20.

Session Possibilities:

1. HS End of Semester Testing – Policies, Procedures

2. Discipline and Environment

3. Curriculum Check-in – Scope and Sequence 

4. Resting Over Break

5. Returning from break

6. Student Motivation

7. Weather Issues and Leave

8. Review of Emergency Procedures (lock down, bomb threat, etc.)

Focus Standards:

• Standard 1d – Advocate

• Standard 4c & e – Instruction, Critical Thinking 

• Standard 4d & h – Technology,  Assessment

Other:

BT 1 Meeting:

All BT 1s - December 5- 4:00 PM

January

February

March

Mentor Tasks:

1. Pick up any BTs Hired at semester. 

2. Conducted survey of support by the Mentor Team.

3. Submit online log by January 31.

4. Mid-Year PDP due January 31.  Mentor must sign.

Session Possibilities:

1. (EL/MS) Mid-year student assessments

2. Mid-year PDP

3. First Semester Data Analysis

4. Retention Notices

5. Reflection on Curriculum and Instruction

6. Student PEPs- (EL) revisit; (MS) revise

7. (EL) Losing TAs for spring testing 

Focus Standards:

• Standard 4 f – Student Learning Teams 

• Standard 5 a

Other:

BT 1 Meetings:

Prek-6 – January 9- 4:00 PM

7-12 – January 16 - 3:45 PM

Mentor Tasks:

1. Deadline for Mentor Formative Assessment 3 of BTs.  Submit form by February 15.  

2. Plan a Morale Booster.

3. Attend Mentor Meeting February 20 or 25.

4. Submit online log by February 28.

5. Third Admin Formal Ob Due February 17.

Session Possibilities:

1. Looking at student work

2. Morale Check

3. Field Trips and College Visits

Focus Standards:

• Standard 5 a & c

Other:

Mentor Meetings in the BT Resource Center: 

PreK-6 - February 20 - 4:00  PM 

7-12 - February 25 - 4:00 PM

BT 1 Meetings:

Prek-6 – February 6- 4:00 PM

7-12 – February 13 - 3:45 PM

Mentor Tasks:

1. Develop a calendar of Spring Events.

2. Help BTs prepare for their summative.

3. Submit online log by March 31.

Session Possibilities:

1. Looking at Student Work

2. Morale Check

3. Confidentiality and Ethics

4. Avoiding the Rumor Mill

5. Paperwork Due Dates

6.  (HS) Prom, Graduation, etc.

Focus Standards:

• Standard 1 e

• Standard 4 b

• Standard 5 a

Other:

BT 1 Meetings:

Prek-6 – March 5- 4:00 PM

7-12 – March 12 - 3:45 PM

April

May

June

Mentor Tasks:

1. Check in with the Principal on BT needs for end of the year.

2. Submit online log by April 30.

3. Fourth Formal Admin Ob Due April 3.

4. Comprehensive Summative Due April 9.

Session Possibilities:

1. EOG information and planning

2. Looking at student work

3. Discipline

4. How to keep it in the road through the end of the year.

5. Intentional Planning and Instruction

6. Flexibility

7. Preparing for the end of the Year 

Focus Standards:

• Standard 1e – Ethics

• Standard 4 b - Planning

• Standard 5 a – Data Analysis

Other:

BT 1 Meetings:

All BT 1s and Mentors - April 2 at 4:00 PM in the BT Center

Mentor Tasks:

1. Submit online log by May 30.

2. End-of-Year PDP Due June 5.  Mentor must sign.

Session Possibilities:

1. Testing Do’s and Don’ts

2. Stay flexible and ask for help.

3. End of Year PDP

4. Grades and Report Cards

5. End of Year Close Out

6. Cum Folders

7. Stay flexible and ask for help.

8. Graduation and Award Ceremonies

9. Closing out your classroom

10. Grades and Report Cards

11. Mandated Days

12. Planning for your summer (workshops,  grade level, team and department meetings, REST!)

Focus Standards:

• Standard 5 – Reflection

Other:

All BT 2-3s - April 23 - 4:00 PM

BT 1s Meeting: Teacher of the Year Banquet, Newton Expo 5:00  to 7:00 PM on 

Mentor Tasks:

1. End-of-Year PDP Due June 5.  Mentor must sign.

Other:

BT Meetings:  None