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Provides practical, doable strategies and guidance tmentors, as well as the opportunity tpractice those strategies with immediate feedback A short and easy read for people whneed good advice but dont have a lot of time tspareùKathy Grover, Assistant SuperintendentClever R-V School District, MOA comprehensive guide for developing successful mentors!Quality mentoring can provide the support and guidance critical tan educators first years of teaching In the latest edition of the best-selling Mentoring New Teachers, Hal Portner draws upon research, experience, and insights tprovide a comprehensive overview of essential mentoring behaviors Packed with strategies, exercises, resources, and concepts, this book examines four critical mentoring functions: establishing good rapport, assessing mentee progress, coaching continuous improvement, and guiding mentees toward self-reliance Tools and topics new tthis edition include:Teacher mentor standards based on the NBPTS standards and validated by the International Mentoring AssociationClassroom observation methods and competency instruments Tools tassess preferred learning stylesApproaches tmentoring the nontraditional new teacher A guide for careerlong professional developmentSchool leaders, experienced and prospective mentors, and staff developers can use this step-by-step handbook tcreate a dynamic mentoring program or revitalize an existing one
