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nti:admin-training:question-4 [2018/05/18 18:27]
Schaefer, Jonathan M
nti:admin-training:question-4 [2018/07/30 17:39] (current)
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 //We understand that selection of mentors has already taken place, but this information is still very important for your work in the program.// ​ //We understand that selection of mentors has already taken place, but this information is still very important for your work in the program.// ​
  
-One of the most important supports for the NTI program ​you make as a district leader ​is who you recommend ​serving ​as mentor for new teachers in your district. At the beginning of each calendar year district leaders, ​principals, and directors are asked to consider recommending teachers who have the gifts for mentoring. ​ Teachers apply to the program between January ​15 to April 1 and need to have the recommendation of their administrator. This application timeline allows mentors to begin their training in the summer ​as they begin working with a new teacher. Please **read this article** by James Rowley from Educational Leadership about what makes a good mentor. [[http://​www.ascd.org/​publications/​educational-leadership/​may99/​vol56/​num08/​The-Good-Mentor.aspx|I think you'll find this article to be very insightful]].+One of the most important supports for the NTI program ​is the mentors. As a district leader ​you play and important role in who you recommend ​to serve as an instructional ​mentor for new teachers in your district. At the beginning of each calendar year district leaders, ​District School Coordinatorsprincipals ​and directorsare asked to consider recommending teachers who have the gifts for mentoring. ​ Teachers apply to the program between January ​to March 1 and they need to have the recommendation of their administrator. This application timeline allows ​for review of applications and for mentors to begin their training in the summer. ​ 
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 +Please **read this article** by James Rowley from Educational Leadership about what makes a good mentor. [[http://​www.ascd.org/​publications/​educational-leadership/​may99/​vol56/​num08/​The-Good-Mentor.aspx|I think you'll find this article to be very insightful]].
  
 A really important understanding is that the best classroom teachers sometimes DO NOT make the best mentors. Please [[https://​drive.google.com/​open?​id=0B-0SkfC8sP-hbzVhakVtdndsRmM|Review the NTI Guidelines for the Recommendation of Mentors]]. A really important understanding is that the best classroom teachers sometimes DO NOT make the best mentors. Please [[https://​drive.google.com/​open?​id=0B-0SkfC8sP-hbzVhakVtdndsRmM|Review the NTI Guidelines for the Recommendation of Mentors]].
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