Countdown to Event
Who: Mentors, Coaches, TOSAs, Administrators, and others supporting novice educators are invited to join this community of practice. Both new and veteran mentors are welcome, even if you have participated in previous years.
Please note: This offering is not designed for novice educators. Click here to learn more about Mentor Mentee Connect and register for the 2026-27 school year.
What: This virtual community of practice will continue to provide:
- Time for connection and learning with others in a similar role
- Opportunities to gain support for problems of practice
- Time to delve into our required texts, Mentoring in Action, and new this year, The First Year Teacher’s Survival Guide
- Time to plan and prepare for upcoming mentoring conversations
When: All sessions will be held on Zoom from 4:30-6:00 pm. Outside reading will not be required.
- September 22
- October 27
- December 8
- January 26
- February 23
- April 13
How: Stipends will be provided through the WREN for attendance and for completing an artifact of learning. More details about stipend requirements will be shared before the first session.
Participants will need to acquire the required texts for this offering, but the provided stipend will cover the cost.
Required Books:
Mentoring in Action by Carol Pelletier Radford
The First-Year Teacher’s Survival Guide (5th Edition) by Michelle Cummings and Julia G. Thompson