Information for Mentor Teachers and Teacher Candidates/Interns.
Teacher Candidates/Interns: Please review the information for your Internship semester.
Prior to Midterm (Site 1 evaluation for Music, Art, PE, PE/HE):
Access Evaluation in Taskstream
Schedule an introductory meeting with the intern. Establish and inform all stakeholders of weekly planning time.
Collaborate with the program faculty/university supervisor on the implementation of seminar assignments.
Assist intern in planning for and completing the Long Range Plan (specific program areas – Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education, Middle Level and Secondary- Review the internship syllabus for more information)
Complete observations with a pre- and post-conference for each. Provide oral and written feedback to the intern.
Collaborate with the co-evaluator/university supervisor to complete the mid-semester internship evaluation.
Be present in a supportive and collaborative role for the Mid-semester evaluation conference between the university supervisor and the intern (if applicable).
Submit Midterm Evaluations in Taskstream
Between Midterm and Final Evaluation (Site 2 evaluation for Music, Art, PE, PE/HE):
Complete formative observations with a pre- and post-conference for each. Provide oral and written feedback to the intern using the evidence record form. Focus observations based on goals documented on observation records.
Collaborate with the university supervisor/co-evaluator to complete the Final Formal Evaluation Report.
Be present in a supportive and collaborative role for final evaluation conference between the university supervisor and intern (if applicable).
Submit Final Evaluation in Taskstream
Upon completion:
Mentoring is critical to teacher development. Effectiveness is measured through surveys completed by interns and university supervisors at the end of each semester as well as feedback on mentoring skills and responsibilities.
Data (surveys, observations, feedback) collected is reviewed by the Holmes Center and used for program improvement, mentor selection and continuation, and appropriate matching of mentors and interns.