LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT 67

Lake Forest, Illinois

New Teacher Mentor Program

2013 - 2014

Mr. Michael Simeck Superintendent

Dr. Andy Henrikson

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Ms. Lauren Fagel

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction,

Technology, and Assessment

Dr. Lori Wilcox Executive Director of Growth and

Talent Development

Mina Zimmerman Mentor Coordinator

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Mentor Name

Protégé Name

Lake Forest School District 67 Lake Forest, Illinois

New Teacher Mentor Program

CALENDAR OF DISCUSSION TOPICS 2013 - 2014

Mentor Mentor Handbook

JUNE

You did a great job! You made it through the year and affected the lives of many children. If there were any other items that came up throughout the year, hopefully you marked them down so this list can be revised and improved. Please send State Verification Packets to: Mina Zimmerman (via MLP) Enjoy your summer!

Program

Mentor

MAY

May curriculum overview (curriculum - in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)

Closing procedures: of your records and files, classroom, building key return, IRC materials, technology, packing, storage of materials

Report cards: end-of-year process

Cumulative folders: final work yet to do

Materials: to be saved/discarded

Contract renewal

Supply orders for next year

Student class placement recommendations

Weekly Reflection Journal (4-3-2-1 due at the 3rd Focus Group meeting, end of 3rd trimester)

State Form 5 due

Tech Assistants

E-mail

Printers

Tech Coach

Desktop and server back-up procedures

“The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.”

- Robert Maynard Hutchings

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”

- Winston Churchill

Lake Forest School District 67 Values and Operating Principles

Integrity

I commit to:

Be honest with consideration for others.

Be trustworthy in all my actions (words and deeds).

Believe in the trustworthiness of others.

Be responsible in all ways.

Live by these values even when it is difficult. Mutual Respect

I commit to:

Value the ideas, opinions and aspirations of others.

Seek first to understand and then to be understood.

Honor the diversity of others.

Recognize and honor the needs and concerns of others.

Communicate honestly and openly. Teamwork

I commit to:

Empower others to succeed.

Look beyond personal interest for the benefit of others.

Encourage the sharing of different ideas and diverse viewpoints.

Work in a cooperative manner toward the achievement of our goals.

APRIL

April curriculum overview (curriculum - in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)

Prepare thoughts/feedback for upcoming Mentor Focus Group meeting

Weekly Reflection Journal (3rd 4.3.2.1 due at 3rd Trimester Focus group meeting)

Tech Assistants

E-mail

Printers

Record Observations by appointment.

Principal

Tech Coach

Reflection on technology usage

MARCH

March curriculum overview (curriculum - in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)

Spring parent-teacher conferences

Spring Family Sharing Night

Weekly Reflection Journal (4.3.2.1 due at the 2nd Focus Group meeting, end of 2nd trimester)

Tech Assistants

E-mail

Printers

Record observations by appointment.

Principal

Tech Coach

Reflection on technology usage

AUGUST

Survival

Review of classroom management style/rules

Class lists, phone numbers, birthdays, etc.

Schedules: of day, specials, IRC (Information Resource Center), checking out books, where children wait at beginning and end of day

Room arrangement (physical set-up)

Set up room (name tags, opening bulletin boards, student helpers, label student items)

Weekly Reflection Journal (4.3.2.1 due at the 1st Focus Group Meeting, end of 1st trimester).

Procedures

Power School basics: Attendance, Student info., etc.

My Learning Plan (MLP)

Child Study/Health Concerns

Procedures for: homework, field trips, book orders, collection of money

First day/first week of school classroom activities

Cumulative folders: what’s in them, how to use the information

Parent communication: what types, how often, newsletters

Holiday parties: # of parties, how to get permission, how to handle money

Emergency Response flip chart, drills, locations

Curriculum

Overview of curriculum

Books: teacher’s edition/kits, planning book, grade book

Textbooks/ Book Room/Book/Material checkout

Reading and math placement procedures (especially reading - stress the items that are used for these recommendations, previous teacher recommendation is very important - Benchmarking)

Fall “Curriculum Night” - presentations, name tags, and what to do for your classroom (packets & handouts)

District Grade Level Booklist

Lesson Plans

AUGUST (cont’d)

Front Office

Emergency Protocol Principal

Lesson Plans: instruction minutes guidelines

Board Office contracts: insurance, etc.

Budget, purchase orders, reimbursements, etc.

Preview of staff meetings and CII (Continuous Improvement in Instruction K-4) routines/format.

Building keys and “fob” sign-out/sign-in if applicable.

Tour of school - grounds (parking, doors, codes, etc.), school rules and procedures (lunch, playground, etc.)

Staff - secretary, custodian, cook, role of specialists * Role of Lead Teacher K-4 * Role of Dept. Chair 5-8 * Role of Team Leader 5-8

Sending interoffice district mail

Photocopy materials/use of copy machine/scanning

Bus routines/bus notes/walkers/bikers

How to order district supplies

Reporting illness (subs) AESOP

Filling out forms paper and online (sick/personal leave, reimbursement, maintenance request, conference request, IT request)

Building LFEA Representative

Lake Forest Education Association (LFEA): joining, meetings, input, contract review, building meetings

Tech Coach

How to obtain curriculum map online

Overview of district software applications

List Serve/Friday Flyer

Power School/ Edmodo

LCD, Document Camera, etc. - Operations

Tech Assistants

E-mail

Problems

Network

Printers

Internet (sign AUP)

Mailboxes and voicemail (how to use phones - training)

FEBRUARY

February curriculum overview (curriculum - in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)

Tri-District Institute

Review report card/conference procedures

Prepare thoughts/feedback for upcoming Mentor Focus Group meeting

Weekly Reflection Journal (second 4-3-2-1 due at 2nd Focus Group Meeting, end of 2nd trimester)

Preparation for Aims Web, ACCESS, ISAT, PARCC assessments

Discuss transition to next grade level

Tech Assistants

E-mail

Printers

Record observations by appointment.

Monitor and maintain video library in IRC.

Principal

Tech Coach

Continue reflection usage of technology.

SEPTEMBER District/Building Procedures

District responsibilities: committees, student clubs

Meetings: building, grade level, district, CII, IEP

Staff development workshops: building/district level, recording on My Learning Plan (MLP)

Guidance and modeling of Running Records for grades K-4

Role of the ERT (Enrichment Resource Teacher) at elementary buildings

Weekly Reflection Journal (one 4.3.2.1 due at 1st Focus Group Meeting, end of 1st trimester).

Review of Specials, Rotation, Grading, Timeline

Curriculum & Assessment

September curriculum overview (overview of curriculum, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.).

Assist grades K-2 teachers in establishing 4-Block routine and grade 3 teachers in establishing 3-Block routine

Overview of district testing practices: (CBM-AimsWeb, CogAT, ISAT, NWEA, PARCC).

NWEA MAP (Northwest Evaluation Association) - Math and Reading, grades 2-8, baseline assessment

Create a recording system for monitoring student learning and behavior

Review student placement (as needed)

Communicating with Parents

Check status of Curriculum Night preparation (classroom environment, materials, handouts

Reinforce need for open communication with parents

Power School Grade book (DPM-E/W set-up basics)

Parent room helpers (when they start, needs for the year)

JANUARY

January curriculum overview (curriculum - in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)

Start site-based budgeting process

Testing procedures for CogAT grades 2 & 4

Grade 2 Child Study - recommendations for grade 3 Explore

Weekly Reflection Journal (2nd 4.3.2.1due at 2nd Focus group meeting, end of 2nd trimester)

Discuss January workshops on MLP

Winter NWEA MAP assessment as needed

Tech Assistants

E-mail

Printers

Record observations by appointment

Principal

District Art Fair

Tech Coach

How to obtain curriculum map online.

Review offerings at Northern Illinois Computing Educators (NICE) mini-conference (Sat. in late January)

DECEMBER

December curriculum overview (curriculum - in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)

Relax and enjoy your break

Discuss December workshops

Tech Assistants

E-mail

Printers

Record observations by appointment

Principal

Staff Holiday Party

Fine Arts program

Spirit of 67 Foundation: summer grants

Tech Coach

How to obtain curriculum map online

Use of video/camera equipment

SEPTEMBER (cont’d)

Important Information

Newsletters: APT, classroom, etc.

Student Advisory Program at middle school

Tri-District Institute Day

Observation procedures/videotaping w/mentor - formulate plan and timeline and meet with protégé and Tech Assistants

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) grants

Principal

OCTOBER Curriculum

Overview of grade level (curriculum in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)

Discuss September workshops and reflect

Prepare thoughts/feedback for upcoming Mentor Focus Group meeting

Discuss district trainings as they occur throughout the month

Update and review MLP

Tech Coach

Continue any tech orientation from August.

Tech Assistants

Review operations, assist with set-up & maintenance of the following::

E-mail

Network

Printers

Mailboxes and voicemail (how to use phones - training)

OCTOBER (cont’d)

Communicating Student Progress

Student grading policy: trimester grades/progress reports (middle school), grades from “Specials” due dates

Set-up parent/teacher conference schedule

Portfolios for conference evaluation (system/strategies)

Review PS comment bank and communication with office staff

Reinforce need for parent communication: telephone contact

Important Information

Halloween party (varies by school)

Musical programs: ordering equipment, decorations, etc. (middle school)

Tech Assistants

E-mail

Printers Principal

Stranger Danger/Fire Prevention Week (Wellness) (elementary)

Red Ribbon Week

a Tech Coach

Observation Procedures/videotaping: formulate plan & timeline with protégé and mentor

How to use video/camera equipment

NOVEMBER

Overview of grade level (curriculum - in depth, level of flexibility, specific grade level programs, lesson plans: content, pacing, etc.)

Discuss October workshops --- Parent/Teacher Conferences

Music program: procedures, religious concerns

Weekly Reflection Journal 4-3-2-1 (due at end of trimester)

Tech Assistants

E-mail

Printers Principal

Spirit of 67 Foundation: purpose, donations, requests, deadline

Snow Days: emergency closings, phone tree

Tech Coach

Reflect on technology usage