Mentoring as Collaboration: Lessons from the Field for Classroom, School, and District Leaders

Discover how to transform intermittent teacher mentoring into effective, systematic coaching! This book shows school and district leaders how to develop a collaborative mentoring program that will help retain new teachers, improve student achievement, and boost school performance. The authors present a practical, field-tested model that clearly defines roles, expectations, and experiences for new teachers, mentors, and school leaders, and builds upon the research in effective teaching, leadership, and organizational development. Administrators in any district can use this comprehensive how-to guide to: attract and retain talented teachers; develop teacher leaders; create energized learning communities; and, develop, sustain, and assess mentoring programs.