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District 67 Mentor Program HandbookTRANSCRIPT
LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT 67
Lake Forest, Illinois
New Teacher Mentor Program
2013 - 2014
Mr. Michael Simeck Superintendent
Dr. Andy Henrikson
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Ms. Lauren Fagel
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction,
Technology, and Assessment
Dr. Lori Wilcox Executive Director of Growth and
Talent Development
Mina Zimmerman Mentor Coordinator
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Mentor Name
Protégé Name
Lake Forest School District 67 Lake Forest, Illinois
New Teacher Mentor Program
CALENDAR OF DISCUSSION TOPICS 2013 - 2014
Mentor Mentor Handbook
JUNE
You did a great job! You made it through the year and affected the lives of many children. If there were any other items that came up throughout the year, hopefully you marked them down so this list can be revised and improved. Please send State Verification Packets to: Mina Zimmerman (via MLP) Enjoy your summer!
Program
Mentor
MAY
May curriculum overview (curriculum - in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)
Closing procedures: of your records and files, classroom, building key return, IRC materials, technology, packing, storage of materials
Report cards: end-of-year process
Cumulative folders: final work yet to do
Materials: to be saved/discarded
Contract renewal
Supply orders for next year
Student class placement recommendations
Weekly Reflection Journal (4-3-2-1 due at the 3rd Focus Group meeting, end of 3rd trimester)
State Form 5 due
Tech Assistants
Printers
Tech Coach
Desktop and server back-up procedures
“The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.”
- Robert Maynard Hutchings
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
- Winston Churchill
Lake Forest School District 67 Values and Operating Principles
Integrity
I commit to:
Be honest with consideration for others.
Be trustworthy in all my actions (words and deeds).
Believe in the trustworthiness of others.
Be responsible in all ways.
Live by these values even when it is difficult. Mutual Respect
I commit to:
Value the ideas, opinions and aspirations of others.
Seek first to understand and then to be understood.
Honor the diversity of others.
Recognize and honor the needs and concerns of others.
Communicate honestly and openly. Teamwork
I commit to:
Empower others to succeed.
Look beyond personal interest for the benefit of others.
Encourage the sharing of different ideas and diverse viewpoints.
Work in a cooperative manner toward the achievement of our goals.
APRIL
April curriculum overview (curriculum - in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)
Prepare thoughts/feedback for upcoming Mentor Focus Group meeting
Weekly Reflection Journal (3rd 4.3.2.1 due at 3rd Trimester Focus group meeting)
Tech Assistants
Printers
Record Observations by appointment.
Principal
Tech Coach
Reflection on technology usage
MARCH
March curriculum overview (curriculum - in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)
Spring parent-teacher conferences
Spring Family Sharing Night
Weekly Reflection Journal (4.3.2.1 due at the 2nd Focus Group meeting, end of 2nd trimester)
Tech Assistants
Printers
Record observations by appointment.
Principal
Tech Coach
Reflection on technology usage
AUGUST
Survival
Review of classroom management style/rules
Class lists, phone numbers, birthdays, etc.
Schedules: of day, specials, IRC (Information Resource Center), checking out books, where children wait at beginning and end of day
Room arrangement (physical set-up)
Set up room (name tags, opening bulletin boards, student helpers, label student items)
Weekly Reflection Journal (4.3.2.1 due at the 1st Focus Group Meeting, end of 1st trimester).
Procedures
Power School basics: Attendance, Student info., etc.
My Learning Plan (MLP)
Child Study/Health Concerns
Procedures for: homework, field trips, book orders, collection of money
First day/first week of school classroom activities
Cumulative folders: what’s in them, how to use the information
Parent communication: what types, how often, newsletters
Holiday parties: # of parties, how to get permission, how to handle money
Emergency Response flip chart, drills, locations
Curriculum
Overview of curriculum
Books: teacher’s edition/kits, planning book, grade book
Textbooks/ Book Room/Book/Material checkout
Reading and math placement procedures (especially reading - stress the items that are used for these recommendations, previous teacher recommendation is very important - Benchmarking)
Fall “Curriculum Night” - presentations, name tags, and what to do for your classroom (packets & handouts)
District Grade Level Booklist
Lesson Plans
AUGUST (cont’d)
Front Office
Emergency Protocol Principal
Lesson Plans: instruction minutes guidelines
Board Office contracts: insurance, etc.
Budget, purchase orders, reimbursements, etc.
Preview of staff meetings and CII (Continuous Improvement in Instruction K-4) routines/format.
Building keys and “fob” sign-out/sign-in if applicable.
Tour of school - grounds (parking, doors, codes, etc.), school rules and procedures (lunch, playground, etc.)
Staff - secretary, custodian, cook, role of specialists * Role of Lead Teacher K-4 * Role of Dept. Chair 5-8 * Role of Team Leader 5-8
Sending interoffice district mail
Photocopy materials/use of copy machine/scanning
Bus routines/bus notes/walkers/bikers
How to order district supplies
Reporting illness (subs) AESOP
Filling out forms paper and online (sick/personal leave, reimbursement, maintenance request, conference request, IT request)
Building LFEA Representative
Lake Forest Education Association (LFEA): joining, meetings, input, contract review, building meetings
Tech Coach
How to obtain curriculum map online
Overview of district software applications
List Serve/Friday Flyer
Power School/ Edmodo
LCD, Document Camera, etc. - Operations
Tech Assistants
Problems
Network
Printers
Internet (sign AUP)
Mailboxes and voicemail (how to use phones - training)
FEBRUARY
February curriculum overview (curriculum - in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)
Tri-District Institute
Review report card/conference procedures
Prepare thoughts/feedback for upcoming Mentor Focus Group meeting
Weekly Reflection Journal (second 4-3-2-1 due at 2nd Focus Group Meeting, end of 2nd trimester)
Preparation for Aims Web, ACCESS, ISAT, PARCC assessments
Discuss transition to next grade level
Tech Assistants
Printers
Record observations by appointment.
Monitor and maintain video library in IRC.
Principal
Tech Coach
Continue reflection usage of technology.
SEPTEMBER District/Building Procedures
District responsibilities: committees, student clubs
Meetings: building, grade level, district, CII, IEP
Staff development workshops: building/district level, recording on My Learning Plan (MLP)
Guidance and modeling of Running Records for grades K-4
Role of the ERT (Enrichment Resource Teacher) at elementary buildings
Weekly Reflection Journal (one 4.3.2.1 due at 1st Focus Group Meeting, end of 1st trimester).
Review of Specials, Rotation, Grading, Timeline
Curriculum & Assessment
September curriculum overview (overview of curriculum, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.).
Assist grades K-2 teachers in establishing 4-Block routine and grade 3 teachers in establishing 3-Block routine
Overview of district testing practices: (CBM-AimsWeb, CogAT, ISAT, NWEA, PARCC).
NWEA MAP (Northwest Evaluation Association) - Math and Reading, grades 2-8, baseline assessment
Create a recording system for monitoring student learning and behavior
Review student placement (as needed)
Communicating with Parents
Check status of Curriculum Night preparation (classroom environment, materials, handouts
Reinforce need for open communication with parents
Power School Grade book (DPM-E/W set-up basics)
Parent room helpers (when they start, needs for the year)
JANUARY
January curriculum overview (curriculum - in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)
Start site-based budgeting process
Testing procedures for CogAT grades 2 & 4
Grade 2 Child Study - recommendations for grade 3 Explore
Weekly Reflection Journal (2nd 4.3.2.1due at 2nd Focus group meeting, end of 2nd trimester)
Discuss January workshops on MLP
Winter NWEA MAP assessment as needed
Tech Assistants
Printers
Record observations by appointment
Principal
District Art Fair
Tech Coach
How to obtain curriculum map online.
Review offerings at Northern Illinois Computing Educators (NICE) mini-conference (Sat. in late January)
DECEMBER
December curriculum overview (curriculum - in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)
Relax and enjoy your break
Discuss December workshops
Tech Assistants
Printers
Record observations by appointment
Principal
Staff Holiday Party
Fine Arts program
Spirit of 67 Foundation: summer grants
Tech Coach
How to obtain curriculum map online
Use of video/camera equipment
SEPTEMBER (cont’d)
Important Information
Newsletters: APT, classroom, etc.
Student Advisory Program at middle school
Tri-District Institute Day
Observation procedures/videotaping w/mentor - formulate plan and timeline and meet with protégé and Tech Assistants
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) grants
Principal
OCTOBER Curriculum
Overview of grade level (curriculum in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)
Discuss September workshops and reflect
Prepare thoughts/feedback for upcoming Mentor Focus Group meeting
Discuss district trainings as they occur throughout the month
Update and review MLP
Tech Coach
Continue any tech orientation from August.
Tech Assistants
Review operations, assist with set-up & maintenance of the following::
Network
Printers
Mailboxes and voicemail (how to use phones - training)
OCTOBER (cont’d)
Communicating Student Progress
Student grading policy: trimester grades/progress reports (middle school), grades from “Specials” due dates
Set-up parent/teacher conference schedule
Portfolios for conference evaluation (system/strategies)
Review PS comment bank and communication with office staff
Reinforce need for parent communication: telephone contact
Important Information
Halloween party (varies by school)
Musical programs: ordering equipment, decorations, etc. (middle school)
Tech Assistants
Printers Principal
Stranger Danger/Fire Prevention Week (Wellness) (elementary)
Red Ribbon Week
a Tech Coach
Observation Procedures/videotaping: formulate plan & timeline with protégé and mentor
How to use video/camera equipment
NOVEMBER
Overview of grade level (curriculum - in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)
Discuss October workshops --- Parent/Teacher Conferences
Music program: procedures, religious concerns
Weekly Reflection Journal 4-3-2-1 (due at end of trimester)
Tech Assistants
Printers Principal
Spirit of 67 Foundation: purpose, donations, requests, deadline
Snow Days: emergency closings, phone tree
Tech Coach
Reflect on technology usage