Welcome!

"We want to develop teachers who are thinkers and problem-solvers, who ask questions about their practice and constantly seek solutions, who are committed and passionate advocates for all children." New Teacher Center Santa Cruz, CA

The statement above expresses the goals of the Education Standards and Practices Board Teacher Support System (TSS) Mentoring Program. Building administrators are an important part of that work and we want to make sure that you feel well prepared to fulfill your role.

All building administrators who have first-year teachers in their buildings being mentored through the Teacher Support System (TSS) must complete the activities included in this blog by Friday, October 12, 2018 if you haven't completed the training previously. You may stop and start as often as needed.

Please bookmark this site on your computer so you can refer to it later when questions arise.

These are the questions we hope to help you answer in this training.

1. What are the requirements to complete this training?
2. What do I need to know about the Teacher Support System Mentoring Program and what are my responsibilities?
3. Why is mentoring important?
4. How do I select the best mentor for my new teachers?
5. What can and should I do to support new teachers in my building?

Please feel free to contact me at any time with any other questions, concerns or ideas you have about this program or how you can help new teachers and mentors in your building.

Erin Jacobson, Teacher Support System Coordinator
Education Standards and Practices Board 
ecjacobson@nd.gov
701-328-9644