Mentoring Matters-
New Teacher Induction Program
New Teacher Induction Program
The East Baton Rouge School District is dedicated to the success of all members of our school communities. With the aim of supporting our new teachers and contribute to the enhancement of our students’ learning, the Mentoring Matters- New Teacher Induction Program was developed to engage teachers in collegial, job-embedded, professional development that is centered around mentoring/induction practices, the Louisiana Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric (COMPASS), and the successful implementation of the Louisiana State Standards.
Mentoring Matters Mission
The mission of the Mentoring Matters- New Teacher Induction Program is to provide a supportive, professional community for teachers with 0-2 years of experience and teachers that are new to the district, leading to more effective teaching and enhanced student learning.
The mission of the Mentoring Matters- New Teacher Induction Program is to provide a supportive, professional community for teachers with 0-2 years of experience and teachers that are new to the district, leading to more effective teaching and enhanced student learning.
Mentoring Matters Goals
- To integrate new teachers into the culture and climate of our schools and our school district.
- To assist beginning teachers in managing the challenges that are common to all teachers.
- To enhance our teachers through professional learning and reflection on their practice and on student learning.
- To increase and improve the recruitment, retention, & success of beginning teachers.
- To encourage teacher leadership in the district.
- To successfully meet the qualities of the Louisiana Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric (COMPASS) and improve teaching performance and enhance student achievement.