Mentoring and Coaching

New Teacher Alliance Case Studies: Standards in Action

sari — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:46:54 -0400

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 »

Teachers' Voices

sari — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:46:34 -0400

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.

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Allyson Kemp Article in the Educational Leadership summer online issue

sari — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:24:58 -0400

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

carrie — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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 »

New Teacher Support: What Are Mentors For?

sari — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:40:51 -0400

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

New Teacher Support: When Do I Tell?

sari — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:37:08 -0400

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

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

sari — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:26:43 -0400

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 »

New Teacher Support: Who Is Responsible

sari — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:21:11 -0400

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

OSPI Mentor Roundtables 2010-11 and Fall Mentor Academy

carrie — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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 »

2010-11 OSPI Mentor Roundtable Network

sari — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:43:25 -0400

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