Mentoring and Coaching

New Teacher Alliance Case Studies: Standards in Action

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With support from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession formed the New Teacher Alliance in 2006. In collaboration with Washington State's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, seven school districts and two educational service districts committed to improve their practice in five areas of teacher induction: hiring, orientation, mentoring, professional development and assessment of teacher learning.  Read more »

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CSTP
Date Published: 
August, 2010

Teachers' Voices

The writing shared in these two volumes is insightful, reflective, and thought-provoking. These teachers have made valuable contributions to our profession.  Click on an image to view Teachers' Voices.

Teachers' Voices Vol. I  Teachers' Voices Vol. II  Read more »

Allyson Kemp Article in the Educational Leadership summer online issue

Allyson took part at last summer's CSTP  writer's retreat. Attached is the article that came from her days of relfection.

Mentor/Coach Symposium Resources - Learning and Leading with Habits of Mind

Three weeks ago, 225 mentors and instructional coaches gathered at the Lynnwood Conference Center for three days of professional learning and networking.  Sponsored by CSTP and OSPI, with funding  Read more »

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CSTP

New Teacher Support: What Are Mentors For?

This group of mentors comes together once a month to share their challenges and build their skills.

Author: 
Margaret Nugent
Date Published: 
September, 2010

New Teacher Support: When Do I Tell?

"Mrs. G. I need your help NOW. I tried the science lesson and the kids just destroyed it!"

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Christy Glick Diefendorf
Date Published: 
September, 2010

New Teacher Support: Survey Says We Have More Questions than Answers

Without the quality teachers we hire and train, we wouldn't be seeing the improvement in student achievement scores we've had since 1994.  Doesn't everyone on the committee - everybody in the distri  Read more »

Author: 
Katherine Cove
Date Published: 
September, 2010

New Teacher Support: Who Is Responsible

The three other classsrooms are just fine. Why is Sarah's classroom management not improving?

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Barb Moses
Date Published: 
September, 2010

OSPI Mentor Roundtables 2010-11 and Fall Mentor Academy

Regional Mentor Roundtables provide a continuing form of specialized professional development for instructional mentors, coaches, district staff developers, principals, university faculty and othe  Read more »

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