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Eastern Suffolk BOCES Mentor Program

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Dr. Krystle Hernandez-Barnett

Divisional Administrator

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Chad Erlitz

Teacher Mentor Coordinator

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Ingrid Olawepo

Para Mentor Coordinator

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Mentoring is intended to …

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Coach, support and challenge educators to improve practice

Model good practices

Encourage Reflection

Support emotional wellbeing

A confidential and safe space

Provide access to information and resources for new educators

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Principles of Effective Mentoring

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  • Acknowledging who you are and what you bring to the mentoring experience
  • Building Relationships
  • Creating opportunities for open conversation and continuous reflection
  • Maintaining a Professional Community of Learners and participating in ongoing professional development

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Qualities and Skills of Effective Mentors

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  • Knowledge and skill in your profession
  • Integrates student perspectives
  • Good listener and confidentiality
  • Provides non judgmental feedback
  • Schedules regular time with mentees
  • Positive Disposition

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Helpful Resources

Information and topics for novice teachers. Most topics and activities can be modified for the paraeducator.

A month by month curriculum for mentoring. Provides topics and activities.

Mentoring in Action

The First Years Matter