Development of Teacher Mentors

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.

Zoom Registration Link

(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(External Web Content) with any questions.

USBE Canvas Mentor Modules:

Enroll in For Building Principals and School/District Administrators

(External Web Content)

Enroll in Module 01: Understanding and Preparing for Your Role as Mentor(External Web Content)

Enroll in Module 02: Understanding the Beginning Teacher(External Web Content)

Enroll in Module 03: Getting the Mentoring Relationship Off to the Right Start(External Web Content)

Enroll in Module 04: Facilitating Learning When Working With Adult Learners(External Web Content)

Enroll in Module 05: Effective Mentoring Conversations(External Web Content)

Enroll in Module 06: Using Coaching Cycles to Improve Instruction(External Web Content)

Enroll in Module 07: Mastering Crucial Conversations(External Web Content)

Enroll in Module 08: Essentials for Navigating the World of Special Education(External Web Content)

Enroll in Module 09: Supporting High Quality Instruction - Goals and Outcomes(External Web Content)

Enroll in Module 10: Supporting High Quality Instruction - Planning Instruction(External Web Content)

Enroll in Module 11: Supporting High Quality Instruction - Instruction(External Web Content)

Enroll in Module 12: Supporting Effective Classroom Management

Other Resources 

 Articulating Mentoring Tasks Working Document(PDF File)

 Mentor Roles and Competencies

 Utah's Educator Induction Framework