Development of Teacher Mentors

Overview

These pages provide information and resources to support the implementation of teacher mentoring programs as well as the professional growth of teacher mentors.

Teacher Mentors and others focusing on mentoring can find resources to our Teacher Mentor Endorsement which focuses on six competency areas and clarifies the roles of a teacher mentor. You may join our statewide Mentoring Community of Practice, or enroll in the professional learning modules housed in USBE's Canvas for personal professional development. 

Thank you for viewing our pages and your interest in Teacher Mentoring. If you have additional questions please contact our Mentoring Coordinator, Katie Jones (katie.jones@schools.utah.gov)

Teacher Mentor Endorsement

The USBE Teacher Mentor Endorsement provides a path for educators to show competency as a strong mentor supporting new teachers and building stronger schools across Utah. The information below includes ways to access the professional learning that leads to earning this endorsement and the application information.

Endorsement Program Information:

Teacher Mentor Endorsement Resource Shared Folder

All resources including the following can be accessed in the shared folder

  • Teacher Mentor Endorsement Application - Updated 9/2023
  • Pathway to the Teacher Mentor Endorsement  
  • Accessing USBE's Teacher Mentor Modules - links in document 
  • Pre-Approved LEA Mentoring Professional Learning Course List
  • Teacher Mentor Professional Learning Module Release Form - for eligible LEAs
  • School/Charter Teacher Mentor Endorsement Professional Learning Authorization - for eligible LEAs

Statewide Mentoring Community of Practice

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has formed a statewide community of practice to facilitate communication for those with vested interest in mentoring. Members of this group receive regular communications from the USBE mentoring specialist to provide information and professional insights related to induction and mentoring practices. Members also access and share resources, engage in discussions, and network to improve the new teacher experience. 

The Mentoring Community of Practice provides support for:

  1. School and District Mentoring Leaders
  2. Teacher Mentors

Join the Community of Practice today!

Instructions

1. Access enrollment link: https://usbe.instructure.com/enroll/W3EGJL

2. Enter your preferred email address 

3. Select new user or USBE login

4. Complete required information

5. Select Enroll in Course  

Stakeholder Meeting Schedule:

The Mentoring Stakeholder Meetings are designed to provide information for teacher mentor leaders and stakeholders in Utah schools and districts. While the content of the meeting is typically most applicable to those who have a leadership role in teacher mentoring, anybody interested in better understanding teacher mentoring and examining problems of practice are invited to attend.

October 7, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

Meeting Recording  Passcode: &?#25O1i

(links to Zoom)

February 3, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

(links to Zoom)

May 5, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Zoom Registration Link 

(links to Zoom)

Monthly Mentoring Monday Meetings:

The Mentoring Monday meeting provides access to USBE specialists to support mentoring in all content areas. Mentoring Mondays are held virtually and scheduled on the fourth Monday of each month from 3:30-4:30 PM.

Use the link below to access the agenda and registration links for 2024-25. 

Monthly Mentoring Mondays meeting registration and agenda

Mentoring Professional Learning

These modules are designed to provide professional learning in topics related to mentoring and in support of aspiring or practicing teacher mentors. Each module is housed in Canvas and provides opportunity to learn and reflect upon critical aspects of mentoring. While the modules are designed for teacher mentors, any educator is welcome to enroll and engage in the modules.

Completion of the modules is one way to earn the Teacher Mentor Endorsement. More information about the endorsement can be found using the Endorsement tab above.

To register for existing modules, please use the links provided below. Module development is ongoing and new modules will be made available from time to time. Please contact Katie Jones using katie.jones@schools.utah.gov with any questions.

USBE Canvas Mentor Modules:

Enroll in For Building Principals and School/District Administrators

Enroll in Module 01: Understanding and Preparing for Your Role as Mentor

Enroll in Module 02: Understanding the Beginning Teacher

Enroll in Module 03: Getting the Mentoring Relationship Off to the Right Start

Enroll in Module 04: Facilitating Learning When Working With Adult Learners

Enroll in Module 05: Effective Mentoring Conversations

Enroll in Module 06: Using Coaching Cycles to Improve Instruction

Enroll in Module 07: Mastering Crucial Conversations

Enroll in Module 08: Essentials for Navigating the World of Special Education

Enroll in Module 09: Supporting High Quality Instruction - Goals and Outcomes

Enroll in Module 10: Supporting High Quality Instruction - Planning Instruction

Enroll in Module 11: Supporting High Quality Instruction - Instruction

Enroll in Module 12: Supporting Effective Classroom Management

Contact:

Katie Jones
Educator Development Specialist
E-mail 

Return to Educator Development

 

Endorsement Applications

Pre-Approved School/District Mentor Professional Learning for Teacher Mentor Endorsement
Google Docs

Statewide Mentoring Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is forming statewide professional learning communities to facilitate communication among beginning teachers and those with vested interest in mentoring. Members of these groups will receive regular communications, including newsletters, from the USBE to provide information and professional insights related to induction and mentoring practices.

There are three PLC groups available:

  1. School and District Mentoring Leaders
  2. Teacher Mentors
  3. Beginning Teachers

Join a PLC group today!

Instructions

Utah Education Network (UEN).

  1. Create a my.uen account and login
  2. Go to eMedia and sign in (note: the link is located at the top right of the page)
  3. Access the Teacher Mentoring eHub
    1. Scroll down the page to Teacher Mentoring Groups
    2. Choose the group you wish to join and click on the appropriate group icon
    3. Click on Join this group

Teacher Mentor Professional Learning Modules (PLM)

These modules are designed to provide professional learning in topics related to mentoring and in support of aspiring or practicing teacher mentors. Each module is housed in Canvas and provides opportunity to learn and reflect upon critical aspects of mentoring. While the modules are designed for teacher mentors, any educator is welcome to enroll and engage in the modules.

Completion of the modules is one way to earn the Teacher Mentor Endorsement. More information about the endorsement can be found using the Endorsement Applications tab above.

To register for existing modules, please use the links provided below. Module development is ongoing and new modules will be made available from time to time. Please contact Kami Dupree using kami.dupree@schools.utah.gov with any questions.

USBE Canvas

Enroll in For Building Principals and School/District Administrators

Enroll in Module 01: Understanding and Preparing for Your Role as Mentor

Enroll in Module 02: Understanding the Beginning Teacher

Enroll in Module 03: Getting the Mentoring Relationship Off to the Right Start

Enroll in Module 04: Facilitating Learning When Working With Adult Learners

Enroll in Module 05: Effective Mentoring Conversations

Enroll in Module 06: Using Coaching Cycles to Improve Instruction

Enroll in Module 07: Mastering Crucial Conversations

Enroll in Module 08: Essentials for Navigating the World of Special Education

Enroll in Module 09: Supporting High Quality Instruction - Goals and Outcomes

Enroll in Module 10: Supporting High Quality Instruction - Planning Instruction

Enroll in Module 11: Supporting High Quality Instruction - Instruction

Enroll in Module 12: To Be Announced (TBA)

Enroll in Module 13: TBA

Enroll in Module 14: TBA

Enroll in Module 15: Supporting Effective Classroom Management