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Mentor Training Program

Audience: Experienced teachers serving as mentors to novice educators aligned with MA DESE Handbook for

     Teacher Induction and Mentoring (2025)

Format: Two session series

Dates: September 24 and September 25

Fee: $450 per person

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Approach: Interactive, practical, discussion-based, and highly applicable with opportunities for reflection, role-play, and collaborative planning.

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  • Build trusting, productive mentoring relationships.

  • Coach new teachers using reflective questioning and evidence-based feedback.

  • Conduct meaningful classroom observations and post-observation conferences.

  • Support novice teachers with classroom management, instruction, planning, and professional growth.

  • Navigate difficult mentoring situations with confidence and professionalism.

  • Foster teacher resilience and well-being while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

  • Develop a yearlong mentoring plan with practical tools and resources that can be implemented immediately.

DAY ONE
September 24th  

  • Define the role and responsibilities of an effective mentor.

  • Distinguish mentoring from supervising and evaluating.

  • Review confidentiality and professional ethics and boundaries

  • Outline goal setting strategies.

  • Develop empathy for the challenges new teachers face.

  • Identify common stages of first-year teacher development.

  • Examine the emotional cycle of first-year teaching.

  • Plan for supporting the most common challenges:

    • Classroom management

    • Time management

    • Parent communication

    • Lesson planning

    • Work-life balance

    • Confidence and identity

 

DAY TWO
September 25th  

  • Conduct meaningful classroom observations.

  • Facilitate reflective conversations that promote growth.

    • Evidence vs. opinion

    • Reflective questioning techniques

    • Giving balanced feedback

    • Celebrating strengths while encouraging growth

  • Practice stress management and professional resilience.

  • Explore case studies and problem-solving discussions.

  • Navigate providing evidence for Educator Evaluation by standard.

  • Determine criteria for a second year of mentoring.

 

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MEET YOUR COACH

Kim McHugh is a recently retired high school English teacher with 25 years in the classroom.  She is experienced in curriculum design, assessment development, and accreditation leadership, with a track record of creating engaging learning experiences that drive student success. Kim is known for leading instructional improvements, aligning content with evolving standards, and developing professional learning programs that enhance teaching effectiveness. Additionally, she is skilled in collaborating with instructional designers and education leaders to create scalable solutions that improve learning outcomes. Kim co-authored the book Teaching at the Tipping Point: Embracing Equity and Empathy in Education (Springer, 2025). She currently develops and presents meaningful professional development for educators on a range of topics including Inclusive Practices and MTSS for the Middle/High School Classroom and Discourse and Dialogue: Cultivating Curiosity and Courage in the Classroom.

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