Common use of Resident Educator Mentoring Program Clause in Contracts

Resident Educator Mentoring Program. 1. The Ohio Resident Educator program is an induction program that provides ongoing support to Ohio’s new teachers throughout their residency. 2. Mentors are selected based on the Mentor Standards for the Ohio Resident Educator Program: a. Mentors demonstrate commitment to advance the professional learning and practice of Resident Educators. b. Mentors design and facilitate professional development for Resident Educators. c. Mentors create and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ positive learning environments for Resident Educators. d. Mentors support Resident Educators’ instructional and assessment practices. e. Mentors develop as leaders and learners through professional growth. 3. To qualify for consideration, mentor candidates must meet all of the following qualifications: a. Five (5)-year Professional License or Permanent License that has been renewed two or more times. b. Five (5) years of teaching experience; and c. Recent classroom experience within the last five years. 4. In addition to the requirements in item 3 above, mentor candidates must complete the following steps: a. Complete the district application process. b. Be selected by the district to attend state-sponsored mentor training. c. Successfully complete state-sponsored mentor training. 5. A screening committee consisting of the lead mentor/facilitator and two (2) current or former mentors shall screen all applicants. The committee shall, through consensus, select mentor applicants which it deems qualified and submit their applications to the administration. The final selection of mentors and mentor pairings are the administration’s responsibility. 6. The screening committee shall promote the residency program and assist in recruiting potential members in order to have a well-established and trained pool of mentors. 7. Year 1 RE program: Mentors work with Resident Educators following the Year 1 Timeline. a. Ratio for Resident Educator and Mentor shall be 1:1. 8. Year 2 RE program: Mentors work with assigned Resident Educators following a cohort, co-teaching or combination setting following the Year 2 Timeline. a. Ratio for Resident Educator and Mentor shall be 3:1. b. If the ratio at Year 2 is smaller than the 3:1, the lead mentor will determine other responsibilities for the mentor.