T.L.C.Teaching in Loudoun County

New Teacher Induction, Mentor, and Coaching Program

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Loudoun County Public Schools Mentor Program is to provide teachers with resources to positively

affect each student’s performance and attitude toward learning.

Attract and Retain Excellent Teachers

Support Board Mission and Goals

Reduce the stress of transitioning to a new position

Promote the socialization of new educators into the LCPS community

Provide a collaborative network of support among educators

Goals of the Program

Improve Student Performance

Promote leadership of veteran teachers

Encourage Professional Development

Offer guidance in instructional practices

Comply with state mandates

Share a passion for teaching!

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

New Schools 3 5 4 2 5 0 4 4 1 3 1

Protégés 527 568 561 725 875 741 840 650 418 444 648

Mentors 196 216 262 357 450 413 450 350 288 287 393

Lead Mentors

63 56 56 50 58 48 59

Instructional Coaches

1 PT H.S.

1 PT H.S. 1 FT Elem.

1 PT H.S. 1 FT Sec. 1 FT Elem.

2 FT Sec.

1 FT Elem.

2 FT Sec.

1 FT Elem.

2 FT Sec.

1 FT Elem.

2 FT Sec.

1 FT Elem.

AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL

Phases of First Year Teachers' Attitudes Towards Teaching

ANTICIPATION

SURVIVAL

DISILLUSIONMENT

REJUVENATION

REFLECTION

ANTICIPATION

The Rollercoaster …it’s normal!

SUPPORT FOR NEW TEACHERS

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

LEAD MENTOR

SITE BASED SUPPORT

NEW TEACHER

COACH*

Beginning Teacher Institute

Professional Development

Newsletters

Videos

MENTOR

Online Networking

Beginning Teacher Institute

New Teacher Seminars

From the perspective of

The New Teacher The Mentor The Principal The Students The Parents

What should a new teacher know?

DATAWhat’s important?How do we get it? How do we use it?

WHO SHOULD BE A MENTOR?

Career Transition Differentiated Support Collaboration Classroom Management Instructional Practices Resources Communication Professional

Development Data and Student

Assessment

MENTOR COMPETENCIES:

The secret of joy in work is contained in one word--Excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.

Pearl Buck