There are three ways to become a mentor:
  1. Peer nomination
  2. Self nomination
  3. Administrator nomination

Application process:

1.  Enroll in the Canvas Course called "New Mentor Training"

2.  Complete the new mentor application form.

3.  Upload letters of recommendation from a current administrator and a current colleague to the New Mentor Training Canvas Course.

3.  Complete a synchronous 1-hour training session.

4.  Application materials will be reviewed by the TMP Oversight Committee. 

5.  Once application materials have been reviewed, information regarding the potential mentor's status and next steps will be shared by the Teacher Mentor Program.

4 years teaching experience on a Professional Educator License with a minimum of 2 years in the district is required. Tenure is NOT a pre-requisite

Mentors and mentees are matched by the TMP Oversight Committee.  First, requests by the new teachers are honored.  If a mentor has not been requested, the matching process is guided by an incredible mentor matching process that identifies mentors that are in the same building, grade level and/or department.  The TMP Oversight Committee makes match requests based on a variety of factors.  When a mentor accepts a match request, the formal match letter is sent to both mentor and mentee with information regarding the official TMP match. 

Mentors and mentees should be meeting frequently to support the learning process.  Mentors and mentees will meet and talk about relevant issues and topics as they relate to student learning and the mentee's work. 

**Starting in the 24-25 school year, mentors and mentees will have monthly checklists with required topics to guide their work together. Mentors and mentees will observe each other to provide feedback, share insights and resources, and set goals once per semester. 

The TMP begins during a new certified staff member's first year of employment after they sign a contract with Human Resources.  

Don't wait! Apply any time of the year by enrolling in the New Mentor Training course in Canvas.  Keep in mind, the final approval stage is done by the TMP Oversight Committee which meets monthly and reviews applications on an ongoing basis. 

The program provides dedicated assistance from an exemplary veteran educator and offers the participants the opportunity to grow professionally, build strong relationships in U-46, and increase connections to district and building intiatives. 

All efforts are made for an in-building match and/or in-department match. The TMP Oversight Committee works hard to recruit and retain mentors to support new certified staff members.