Mentors

Criteria for Mentor Selection

All teachers must have:

a minimum of three consecutive years of successful experience in the area in which he/she will be mentoring;
current knowledge of teaching styles and philosophies;
school specialist mentoring can be cross-district if necessary;
demonstrate exemplary teacher ability as measured by the district observations, pre- and post-conferences;
exhibits qualities of an effective mentor, e.g. understanding of content standards, ability to transmit effective and current teaching strategies, understanding of diverse learning styles (differentiated instruction), ability to listen;
may provide assistance and guidance to no more than two teachers;
ability to serve as a positive role model for the educator by providing opportunities for continual feedback and reflection;
willingness to commit the extra time and effort needed;
participate voluntarily.

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The Topeka Public Schools, Unified School District No. 501 is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. No person shall, on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin or ancestry be denied lawful access to any appropriate educational service, program or activity provided by the school district. For students, the Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 compliance coordinator compliance coordinator is the General Counsel for the district. For employment, the EEO/AA and Title VII compliance officer is the general director of human resources. Compliance coordinators may be contacted at 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611-1294, (785) 295-3000.The clerk of the Board of Education has been designated to receive and redirect or handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, regulations and procedures. The clerk may be contacted by calling (785) 295-3059 or by writing to 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66611-1294.

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Criteria for Mentor Selection