Maine Mentor Trainers

The intent of Maine’s educator induction model is to provide a systematic structure of support for beginning educators. Educator induction programs can help new educators improve teaching practice, learn professional responsibilities and ultimately positively affect student learning. Mentoring is an essential element in an effective induction program! In addition to providing support for beginning teachers, these programs allow mentor teachers to reflect upon their own teaching practice and to unite the professional community as each individual works toward the same goal– improving the quality of education. Induction programs also have the potential to elevate the teaching profession and foster a collaborative learning community for all educators. These benefits can lead to a much higher rate of retention, as new educators find themselves in an environment that cultivates continual growth and success.

Visit our new Induction Site for more details and resources at http://www.maine.gov/education/teacherinduction/

We hope that you will use this site to share mentoring strategies and concerns. As a professional learning community we can help each other become more effective mentors, mentor trainers, and teacher leaders. Please also use this site to share resources and your opinions!