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 Director
• Checklist of materials Mentors need to turn in
• Important dates you should know
• Online 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
• 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 form
• Student teacher observation note-taking form
• Teacher Candidate Evaluation Worksheets
• AYA Social Studies:   Midterm   |   Final
• Physical Education:   Midterm   |   Final
• All Other Licensure Areas:  Midterm   |   Final

Resources

• Student Teaching Handbook
• Mentor Teacher Resource Guide
• Ohio teaching standards
• Co-teaching model
• Co-teaching brochure from State of Ohio
  
• Description of co-teaching model
• Co-teaching strategies
• Preliminary discussion questions for student teaching teams