Mentor teachers provide a welcoming and supportive environment for educators facing new challenges, from navigating year one to transitioning to new roles. In this third edition, the authors offer mentor teachers and coaches guidance on establishing and maintaining learning-focused relationships with the teachers they support. The practical tips, specific strategies, and idea menus benefit novice teachers and experienced teachers alike.

This book will help K-12 mentor teachers:

Learn how to anticipate the needs of beginning teachers as the school year unfolds Access templates to guide planning, reflecting, and problem solving Receive strategies for customizing learning-focused conversations Understand the journey from novice to expert teacher and how to assess teachers' development Watch videos illustrating concepts discussed in the book

Contents:

Preface Section 1: The Mentor as Growth Agent Section 2: Structured Conversations--Maximizing Time and Attention Section 3: Learning-Focused Conversations--A Continuum of Interaction Section 4: Learning-Focused Verbal Tools Section 5: Facilitating Professional Vision--From Novice to Expert Teaching Section 6: Strategies for Success Section 7: Downloadable Resources Section 8: References and Resources Index