Teacher Leaders &amp; Mentors

Opportunities to Grow as a Teacher!

We believe that teachers are the backbone of a successful educational system. Our Teacher Leader and Mentor programs provide experienced teachers the opportunity to think about how they can continue to grow as a coach or facilitator. We want to keep them excited about their job by offering meaningful opportunities for growth, and provide them with the skills necessary to lead.

Evidence has begun to accrue that shows high-quality mentoring programs, when fully implemented, can cut attrition rates, increase the effectiveness of new teachers, and even provide cost savings to school and districts. (Moir, E., et al.)

According to one federal study, 92 percent of first-year teachers who had mentors returned to the classroom for a second year. (Gray, L., et al.)

Teachers can enhance their leadership skills by participating in hands-on learning through Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and Classroom Learning Labs (CLL). These programs are designed to facilitate teacher-led learning and promote collaboration among colleagues. By participating in these programs, teachers can gain valuable experience in facilitating PLCs, CLLs, and district-wide professional learning initiatives while also improving their own teaching abilities.

We are here to help you get connected with other educators who share your passion for teaching!

Supports and Services

At Kent ISD, we offer teacher leaders and mentors personalized support and services to help them improve their facilitation and leadership skills. We specialize in teacher leadership and mentoring, which can help you reach your full potential as a teacher and support others in improving their skills.

Professional Learning for Teacher Leaders and Mentors

Gain the Skills You Need to Succeed

We provide comprehensive training for teacher leaders and mentors so that you can gain the skills necessary for success. Our professional learning opportunities cover PLCs, instructional leadership, and mentoring, so you can learn how to be an effective leader in your school.

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Resources for Teacher Leaders and Mentors

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) Consultation and Support

We understand the importance of fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment for educators, so we have designed a website with resources to help schools establish and maximize the potential of PLCs.

You can use our resources for a wide range of essential elements to ensure the success of your PLCs; resources include:

Providing general information.
Sample agendas.
Purpose and vision development.
Data-driven dialogue techniques.
Standards and assessments alignment.
Team development strategies.
Stages of team development guidance.
Trust-building exercises.
Creating a collaborative culture within your school community.
Facilitation skills training.
Effective protocols implementation.
Addressing conflicts constructively.
Celebrating significant milestones.

If you would like additional support, working with our experienced education consultant will give you access to proven strategies and resources that have transformed other schools. Our approach empowers teachers and administrators to collaborate effectively, share best practices, analyze data-driven insights for continuous improvement, and ultimately enhance student outcomes.

Research on Mentoring

Evidence has begun to accrue that shows high-quality mentoring programs, when fully implemented, can cut attrition rates, increase the effectiveness of new teachers, and even provide cost savings to school and districts.

Moir, E., Barlin, D., Gless, J., & Miles, J.(2010). New Teacher Mentoring: Hope and Promise for Improving Teacher Effectiveness. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press

According to one federal study, 92 percent of first-year teachers who had mentors returned to the classroom for a second year.

Gray, L., and Taie, S. (2015). Public School Teacher Attrition and Mobility in the First Five Years: Results From the First Through Fifth Waves of the 2007–08 Beginning Teacher Longitudinal Study (NCES 2015-337). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved from http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.

Research on Professional Learning Communities

The PLC process empowers educators to make important decisions and encourages their creativity and innovation in the pursuit of improving student and adult learning.

Learning by Doing

Richard Dufour, Rebecca Dufour, Robert Eaker, Thomas Many, & Mike Mattos

In order to ensure all students learn at high levels, educators must work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for the success of each student.

Learning by Doing

Richard Dufour, Rebecca Dufour, Robert Eaker, Thomas Many, & Mike Mattos