Mentor Teacher:

An experienced teacher who demonstrates expertise in the classroom regarding teaching and learning, is skilled in interpersonal relationships, and is interested in giving back to the profession by guiding a student teacher or field experience student.  Responsible for demonstrating how to put into practice the principles of teaching and learning and showing the teacher candidate how to do the same.

Important Dates and Information

• Welcome letter from the Coordinator
• Checklist of materials Mentors need to turn in
• Important dates you should know
• Mentor training module (Open the PowerPoint; go to “Slide Show;” go to “From Beginning.”  A voiceover is on the PowerPoint.  Advance slides with your forward button.)
• Recommended Weekly Teaching Schedule
• Recommended Teacher Candidate Mentoring Model
• Models of Co-teaching
• AYA Student Teachers
• Non-AYA Student Teachers
• Qualities of a Mentor
• What is expected of the Mentor?
• TPA information for School Districts
  

Forms Needed

• Personal data form
• Lesson plans
• Mentor Teacher Survey
• Student teacher observation note-taking form

Resources

• Student Teaching Handbook
• Mentor Teacher Resource Guide
• Ohio teaching standards
• What does research say about co-teaching?
• Co-teaching brochure from State of Ohio
  
• Description of co-teaching model
• Preliminary discussion questions for student teaching teams
• eTrain website