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Appendix 8: SpeCiAl eduCAtion mentoring progrAm<br />

implementAtion CheCKliSt<br />

<strong>Special</strong> Education Mentoring Program Implementation Checklist<br />

Components of <strong>Special</strong> Education<br />

Mentoring Program<br />

Collaboration: Clear Mentoring Program<br />

objectives are developed collaboratively<br />

In<strong>for</strong>mation: In<strong>for</strong>mation on roles, expectations,<br />

policies, provisions and desired outcomes is<br />

shared and understood by all stakeholders.<br />

Resources: Resources are adequately planned<br />

and funded<br />

Participation: All first year special education<br />

teachers participate.<br />

<strong>Special</strong> Education Coordination: Mentoring<br />

activities are coordinated with general education<br />

mentoring programs but specifically addresses<br />

special education concerns.<br />

Mentor & Teacher Relationship: Mentor and<br />

new teacher relationship is <strong>for</strong> support and<br />

guidance, not <strong>for</strong> evaluation or supervision.<br />

Program Responsibility: An Administrator is<br />

assigned specific responsibility to coordinate and<br />

oversee mentoring program.<br />

Compensation: Mentors receive appropriate<br />

compensation based on choices.<br />

Program Evaluation: Formative and summative<br />

in<strong>for</strong>mation is used, including feedback from<br />

mentoring team.<br />

Beginning Teacher Roles and<br />

Responsibilities<br />

Attends all training sessions<br />

Requests assistance proactively<br />

Status Notes<br />

Status Notes<br />

*Check (√ ) and date all components that meet criteria on the date of review. Notes. Space is provided <strong>for</strong> notes on items to improve, resources<br />

to consider, etc.<br />

Appendix 8: SpeCiAl eduCAtion mentoring progrAm implementAtion CheCKliSt 241

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