Mentor Program

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General

Welcome to the Mentor Program,

“Educational Support in Pawtucket”, known as ESP.

This program continues to grow and develop with each passing year, and I welcome your input as you participate.

Feel free to contact me at any time with questions, comments, or concerns. I can be reached by email or phone.

Melissa Labossiere: labossierem@psdri.net

Ext. 219 (401) 721-5219

MENTEE REQUIREMENTS (CONTRACTUAL)

Teachers in their pre-tenure years of employment by the

Pawtucket School Department will be required to participate in the

Pawtucket School Department’s mentoring program, called

“Educational Support in Pawtucket”.

· First-Year Mentees must document 10 hours of meetings with their mentor, along with attending the New HIre Series offered by our Teachers’ Union.

· Second and Third-Year Mentees must document 10 hours of meetings, each year, with their mentor.

The name of any teacher not completing the requirements by JUNE 1^st must be forwarded to the superintendents’ offices.

Goals

Our Goals
-Professional and personal support for all teachers
-Assistance in easing the transition from theory into practice
-Retention of quality teachers
-Encouragement of collegiality
-Creation of valuable partnerships with colleagues from across Rhode Island
-Recognition for experienced teachers who share their valuable knowledge and skills

Outcomes for New Teachers
-Rewarding first years of teaching
-Enhanced professional development
-Promotion of reflective practice
-Encouragement of collegiality
-Increased awareness of the richness and diversity in schools

Outcomes for Mentors
-Growth and reflection on their own practice
-Recognition and acknowledgment
-Enhancement of role as consultant, coach, and resource specialist
-Catalyst for collegiality