Northbrook | Glenview School District 30
Induction and Mentoring
Our Induction and Mentoring Program provides structured support throughout the first two years of employment in District 30. This includes meetings with a seasoned mentor, workshops on relevant educational topics, and opportunities for observation and reflection.
Program Design:
The program includes Year One and Year Two teachers, mentors and academy coaches.
Protégé requirements:
- Attend 2 ½ day Protégé Orientation prior to opening day
- Complete three formal observations for mentor in Year One and observe two experienced teachers in Year Two
- Participate in 24 individual mentor/protégé meetings in Year One and 12 meetings in Year Two, utilizing the designated monthly checklists
- Attend seven Academy workshops in Year One and the December workshop in Year Two
- Prepare quarterly written self-reflections in Year One
- Attend an approved off-site conference or workshop in Year Two (two-day equivalent)
Mentor requirements:
- Apply and be approved by building principal
- Complete District 30’s Mentor Training Program
- Be tenured in District 30
- Attend designated sessions during Protégé Orientation
- Observe protégés three times in Year One and facilitate protégé observations of two experienced teachers in Year Two
- Facilitate 24 individual mentor/protégé meetings in Year One and 12 meetings in Year Two, utilizing the designated monthly checklists
- Attend seven Academy workshops in Year One and the December workshop in Year Two
- Provide quarterly written feedback on protégé self-reflections in Year One
- Attend an approved off-site conference or workshop with protégé (optional)
Academy Coach requirements:
- Possess strong subject matter knowledge and experience related to assigned Academy topic
- Prepare and facilitate one Academy workshop
Program Goals:
- To promote a collaborative, supportive, and reflective environment of ongoing professional growth
- To integrate new teachers into the culture of the Northbrook/Glenview District 30 community
- To provide orientation, training, and continuing support in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and communication
- To develop the essential knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values vital for asuccessful teaching career
- To retain highly qualified new and experienced teachers
- To promote personal and professional development and well-being