Introduction

How to Use this Guide

Orientation of New Teachers

Examples of Exemplary Induction Practices

Developmental Phases of Beginning Teachers

BEST Participation Requirements

RESC BEST Field Staff

Project Leaders and Teachers-in-Residence

BEST Connections Website

Initial Support Teacher Training Mentors and Cooperating Teachers

Professional Development  for Administrators

Sample Questions for Conferences with Teachers

Summary of PortfolioTasks and Expectations

Administrators's BEST Calendar

Mentor/Beginning Teacher Action Plan

BEST Professional Development Descriptions

Back to Resources on ctbest.org

		Initial Support Teacher Training prepares participants to be mentors for beginning teachers and cooperating teachers for student teachers. As an administrator, you might consider how the following themes of the training could be used to support other goals or initiatives in your school.
Promoting achievement for all students Implementing standards-based teaching (Common Core of Teaching) Linking BEST portfolios to the “Cycle of Effective Teaching” Promoting teacher growth through reflective practice Developing a repertoire of strategies to promote the successful induction of novice teachers
Day 1: What is the role of the mentor in promoting standards-based education? • Mission of BEST Program • Needs of the Novice Teacher • Overview of BEST • Common Core of Learning • Observing a Beginning Teacher	Day 2: How do we use classroom data to improve teaching and learning?  • Teaching Standards and the BEST Portfolio • BEST Portfolio Handbooks and Feedback Rubrics • Sample Portfolios and Videos • Portfolio Evaluation Process and Standards • Conversation Points for Coaching the Novice • Active Listening		Day 3: How do we plan and conduct learning-focused conversations? • Principles of Coaching • Reflections and the Mentoring Continuum • Reflective Conversations • Analyzing Student Work • Supporting Effective Planning • BT/Mentor Action Plan