Comprehensive Mentoring Programs for New Teachers

Models of Induction and Support
Second Edition
Susan Villani - WestEd, USA
Comprehensive Mentoring Programs for New Teachers
June 2009 | 240 pages | Corwin
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"The author has done an excellent job of highlighting the key aspects of a comprehensive induction program and offers rich examples across urban, rural, and suburban setting. Anyone interested in developing induction programs that both support and accelerate beginning teacher development should read this book.
—Ellen Moir, Executive Director
New Teacher Center, University of California, Santa Cruz

"State level policy makers can take a positive step forward by providing every district and school leader with a copy of this book. Expertly organized and written, Villani's work provides answers to school leaders' key questions regarding establishing a comprehensive induction/mentoring program. Readers will keep the book within reach as a most valued resource."
—Stephanie Hirsch, Executive Director
National Staff Development Council

"A significant addition to the literature on mentoring in the education profession. This book provides various models of comprehensive programs implemented in school districts around the country and confirms the importance of mentoring to retain teachers, maintain consistency in academic programming, and develop a culture of continuous improvement in professional practice."
—Gail Connelly, Executive Director
National Association of Elementary School Principals

"Susan Villani presents comprehensive mentoring programs as catalysts for school improvement and reflective practice. With a wealth of tools and models for establishing effective programs, this book addresses cultural competence, peer coaching, and retention of math, science, and special education teachers. Villani's framework will strengthen professional learning communities and improve the effectiveness of our most valuable resource—teachers."
—Mary Forte Hayes, Executive Director
Massachusetts Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Establish a quality comprehensive mentoring program and improve teacher retention rates!

This updated edition of Mentoring Programs for New Teachers outlines mentors' roles, mentor preparation, and the ways comprehensive mentoring programs support new teachers and educators. Readers will find:

  • Descriptions of 18 successful real-world, comprehensive mentoring programs on the state, district, regional, and national level
  • A list of 5 factors to consider when developing a comprehensive mentoring initiative
  • A rubric based on seven components of comprehensive mentoring programs
  • New material for supporting special education, math, and science teachers
  • Resources to use in program development or revision

Contents

Foreword by Charlotte Danielson

Foreword by Charlotte Danielson

Preface

Preface

Part I. Supporting New Teachers to Accelerate Their Effectiveness and Keep Them in the Profession

  • 1. Addressing the Needs of New Teachers and Supporting Their Learning
  • Major Causes of the Shortage of Teachers
  • Impact of High Teacher Turnover on Students
  • Financial Cost of High Teacher Turnover
  • Induction and Mentoring Programs Improve Teacher Retention
  • Defining Induction, Mentoring, and Comprehensive Mentoring Programs
  • The Needs of New Teachers
  • Five Phases Experienced by First-Year Teachers
  • 2. A Closer Look at Mentoring
  • Mentors: Supporters, Guides, and Sometimes Reformers
  • The Mentor’s Role
  • Ways Mentors Support New Teachers
  • Mentor Preparation
  • Stages of Mentor Growth
  • Professional Development That Addresses the Varied Needs of New Teachers
  • Benefits of Comprehensive Mentoring Programs to the Entire School Community
  • 3. Factors to Consider While Thinking About Program Development
  • Goals
  • Funding
  • Roles of Shareholders
  • Mentors
  • Principals
  • School Staff
  • Coordinators/Steering Committee
  • Collaboration Inside and Outside
  • New Teacher Evaluation and Confidentiality

Part II. Charts of Program Highlights, Commentary, and Program Descriptions

  • 4. District Programs
  • Glendale, AZ
  • Oconee, GA
  • Muscatine, IA
  • Dover-Sherborn, MA
  • Vicksburg Community Schools, MI
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • Rochester City, NY
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5. State Programs
  • California - BTSA- Stockton Unified School District
  • Connecticut - BEST- North Haven High School
  • State of New Jersey
  • 6. Regional or National Efforts to Specifically Support New Mathematics and Science Teachers
  • EDC
  • eMSS
  • NNECN
  • 7. District and University Programs That Support New Special Education Teachers
  • Fairfax County - Great Beginnings
  • Special School District, St. Louis
  • University of Hawaii
  • 8. Collaboration Between Three Institutions to Support New Teachers
  • Georgia State and NCTAF

Part III. Now What?

  • 9. Developing a Comprehensive Mentoring Program

Appendices

Appendices

Bibliography

Bibliography

Index

Index

Additional materials

Description

"The author has done an excellent job of highlighting the key aspects of a comprehensive induction program and offers rich examples across urban, rural, and suburban setting. Anyone interested in developing induction programs that both support and accelerate beginning teacher development should read this book.
—Ellen Moir, Executive Director
New Teacher Center, University of California, Santa Cruz

"State level policy makers can take a positive step forward by providing every district and school leader with a copy of this book. Expertly organized and written, Villani's work provides answers to school leaders' key questions regarding establishing a comprehensive induction/mentoring program. Readers will keep the book within reach as a most valued resource."
—Stephanie Hirsch, Executive Director
National Staff Development Council

"A significant addition to the literature on mentoring in the education profession. This book provides various models of comprehensive programs implemented in school districts around the country and confirms the importance of mentoring to retain teachers, maintain consistency in academic programming, and develop a culture of continuous improvement in professional practice."
—Gail Connelly, Executive Director
National Association of Elementary School Principals

"Susan Villani presents comprehensive mentoring programs as catalysts for school improvement and reflective practice. With a wealth of tools and models for establishing effective programs, this book addresses cultural competence, peer coaching, and retention of math, science, and special education teachers. Villani's framework will strengthen professional learning communities and improve the effectiveness of our most valuable resource—teachers."
—Mary Forte Hayes, Executive Director
Massachusetts Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Establish a quality comprehensive mentoring program and improve teacher retention rates!

This updated edition of Mentoring Programs for New Teachers outlines mentors' roles, mentor preparation, and the ways comprehensive mentoring programs support new teachers and educators. Readers will find:

  • Descriptions of 18 successful real-world, comprehensive mentoring programs on the state, district, regional, and national level
  • A list of 5 factors to consider when developing a comprehensive mentoring initiative
  • A rubric based on seven components of comprehensive mentoring programs
  • New material for supporting special education, math, and science teachers
  • Resources to use in program development or revision

Contents

Foreword by Charlotte Danielson

Foreword by Charlotte Danielson

Preface

Preface

Part I. Supporting New Teachers to Accelerate Their Effectiveness and Keep Them in the Profession

  • 1. Addressing the Needs of New Teachers and Supporting Their Learning
  • Major Causes of the Shortage of Teachers
  • Impact of High Teacher Turnover on Students
  • Financial Cost of High Teacher Turnover
  • Induction and Mentoring Programs Improve Teacher Retention
  • Defining Induction, Mentoring, and Comprehensive Mentoring Programs
  • The Needs of New Teachers
  • Five Phases Experienced by First-Year Teachers
  • 2. A Closer Look at Mentoring
  • Mentors: Supporters, Guides, and Sometimes Reformers
  • The Mentor’s Role
  • Ways Mentors Support New Teachers
  • Mentor Preparation
  • Stages of Mentor Growth
  • Professional Development That Addresses the Varied Needs of New Teachers
  • Benefits of Comprehensive Mentoring Programs to the Entire School Community
  • 3. Factors to Consider While Thinking About Program Development
  • Goals
  • Funding
  • Roles of Shareholders
  • Mentors
  • Principals
  • School Staff
  • Coordinators/Steering Committee
  • Collaboration Inside and Outside
  • New Teacher Evaluation and Confidentiality

Part II. Charts of Program Highlights, Commentary, and Program Descriptions

  • 4. District Programs
  • Glendale, AZ
  • Oconee, GA
  • Muscatine, IA
  • Dover-Sherborn, MA
  • Vicksburg Community Schools, MI
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • Rochester City, NY
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5. State Programs
  • California - BTSA- Stockton Unified School District
  • Connecticut - BEST- North Haven High School
  • State of New Jersey
  • 6. Regional or National Efforts to Specifically Support New Mathematics and Science Teachers
  • EDC
  • eMSS
  • NNECN
  • 7. District and University Programs That Support New Special Education Teachers
  • Fairfax County - Great Beginnings
  • Special School District, St. Louis
  • University of Hawaii
  • 8. Collaboration Between Three Institutions to Support New Teachers
  • Georgia State and NCTAF

Part III. Now What?

  • 9. Developing a Comprehensive Mentoring Program

Appendices

Appendices

Bibliography

Bibliography

Index

Index

Additional materials

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Models of Induction and Support


June 2009 | 240 pages | Corwin

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"The author has done an excellent job of highlighting the key aspects of a comprehensive induction program and offers rich examples across urban, rural, and suburban setting. Anyone interested in developing induction programs that both support and accelerate beginning teacher development should read this book.
—Ellen Moir, Executive Director
New Teacher Center, University of California, Santa Cruz

"State level policy makers can take a positive step forward by providing every district and school leader with a copy of this book. Expertly organized and written, Villani's work provides answers to school leaders' key questions regarding establishing a comprehensive induction/mentoring program. Readers will keep the book within reach as a most valued resource."
—Stephanie Hirsch, Executive Director
National Staff Development Council

"A significant addition to the literature on mentoring in the education profession. This book provides various models of comprehensive programs implemented in school districts around the country and confirms the importance of mentoring to retain teachers, maintain consistency in academic programming, and develop a culture of continuous improvement in professional practice."
—Gail Connelly, Executive Director
National Association of Elementary School Principals

"Susan Villani presents comprehensive mentoring programs as catalysts for school improvement and reflective practice. With a wealth of tools and models for establishing effective programs, this book addresses cultural competence, peer coaching, and retention of math, science, and special education teachers. Villani's framework will strengthen professional learning communities and improve the effectiveness of our most valuable resource—teachers."
—Mary Forte Hayes, Executive Director
Massachusetts Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Establish a quality comprehensive mentoring program and improve teacher retention rates!

This updated edition of Mentoring Programs for New Teachers outlines mentors' roles, mentor preparation, and the ways comprehensive mentoring programs support new teachers and educators. Readers will find:

  • Descriptions of 18 successful real-world, comprehensive mentoring programs on the state, district, regional, and national level
  • A list of 5 factors to consider when developing a comprehensive mentoring initiative
  • A rubric based on seven components of comprehensive mentoring programs
  • New material for supporting special education, math, and science teachers
  • Resources to use in program development or revision

Table Of Contents:

  • Foreword by Charlotte Danielson
  • Preface
  • Part I. Supporting New Teachers to Accelerate Their Effectiveness and Keep Them in the Profession
  • 1. Addressing the Needs of New Teachers and Supporting Their Learning
  • Major Causes of the Shortage of Teachers
  • Impact of High Teacher Turnover on Students
  • Financial Cost of High Teacher Turnover
  • Induction and Mentoring Programs Improve Teacher Retention
  • Defining Induction, Mentoring, and Comprehensive Mentoring Programs
  • The Needs of New Teachers
  • Five Phases Experienced by First-Year Teachers
  • 2. A Closer Look at Mentoring
  • Mentors: Supporters, Guides, and Sometimes Reformers
  • The Mentor’s Role
  • Ways Mentors Support New Teachers
  • Mentor Preparation
  • Stages of Mentor Growth
  • Professional Development That Addresses the Varied Needs of New Teachers
  • Benefits of Comprehensive Mentoring Programs to the Entire School Community
  • 3. Factors to Consider While Thinking About Program Development
  • Goals
  • Funding
  • Roles of Shareholders
  • Mentors
  • Principals
  • School Staff
  • Coordinators/Steering Committee
  • Collaboration Inside and Outside
  • New Teacher Evaluation and Confidentiality
  • Part II. Charts of Program Highlights, Commentary, and Program Descriptions
  • 4. District Programs
  • Glendale, AZ
  • Oconee, GA
  • Muscatine, IA
  • Dover-Sherborn, MA
  • Vicksburg Community Schools, MI
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • Rochester City, NY
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5. State Programs
  • California - BTSA- Stockton Unified School District
  • Connecticut - BEST- North Haven High School
  • State of New Jersey
  • 6. Regional or National Efforts to Specifically Support New Mathematics and Science Teachers
  • EDC
  • eMSS
  • NNECN
  • 7. District and University Programs That Support New Special Education Teachers
  • Fairfax County - Great Beginnings
  • Special School District, St. Louis
  • University of Hawaii
  • 8. Collaboration Between Three Institutions to Support New Teachers
  • Georgia State and NCTAF
  • Part III. Now What?
  • 9. Developing a Comprehensive Mentoring Program
  • Appendices
  • Bibliography
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

"State-level policy makers can take a positive step forward by providing every district and school principal with a copy of this expertly organized and well-written book. Educators will find answers to most of their key questions regarding establishing an induction and mentoring program."
Stephanie Hirsh, Executive Director, National Staff Development Council
"Susan Villani has done an excellent job of highlighting the key aspects of a comprehensive induction program. We spend billions of dollars on recruitment and then offer new teachers a sink-or-swim experience. Villani makes a convincing case for comprehensive induction programs and offers rich examples across urban, rural, and suburban settings. This is a practical guide that offers a solid background on the latest research findings. The nation's new teachers deserve the best instructional programs to accelerate their development."
Ellen Moir, Executive Director, New Teacher Center at the University of California, Santa Cruz
“This book provides various models of comprehensive programs implemented in school districts around the country. It confirms the importance of mentoring to retain teachers, maintain consistency in academic programming, and develop a culture of continuous improvement in professional practice. This book is a significant addition to the literature on mentoring in the education profession.”
Gail Connelly, Executive Director, National Association of Elementary School Principals
“Susan Villani presents comprehensive mentoring programs as catalysts for school improvement and reflective practice. With a wealth of tools and models for establishing effective programs, Villani also addresses cultural competence, peer coaching, and retention of math, science, and special education teachers. Following Villani’s framework will strengthen professional learning communities and improve the effectiveness of our most valuable resource—teachers.”
Mary Forte Hayes, Executive Director, Massachusetts Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

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