BEAVERTON, BANKS, GASTON, VERNONIA, ST. HELENS

How many educators are involved?

The partnership is a full-release mentoring model with 7 full time mentors (4 funded through the ODE grant and 3 more funded through other grant sources) who work with 61 beginning teachers across the 5 districts (see below) in their grade level/content area.  

How is the program delivered?

Mentors observe and conference weekly with the beginning teachers in their caseloads for approximately 1 and a half to 2 hours a week, based on beginning teacher needs. Teacher-determined focus for work with mentors has included: curriculum development, classroom management, instructional strategies, assessment and more. Beginning teachers have four opportunities during the year to come together to receive professional development based on their identified needs and to work in content/ grade level-alike professional learning communities.

Which districts are served?

“This flexibility of full-release mentors to work with teachers in their classrooms when they need support, along with the grade level and content area specifics are the most important components of our program,” said Tiffany Wiencken, Title IA & Mentor Facilitator, Beaverton School District. “The partnership of rural and suburban districts is also unique and enriches the experiences of beginning teachers and mentors.”

You can also read "Partnering for Success ODE Mentor Grant" to gain further insight on the mentor program in this region.

How does Oregon's Educator Mentor Program support quality educators?

Check out the video produced by Southern Oregon ESD. 

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How can I participate in Oregon’s mentor program?

Access Oregon Department of Education resources.