Mentor Checklist for Beginning Teacher Induction

General Outline: Please follow this list with your Beginning Teacher as closely as you can and feel free to include other pertinent information exclusive to your school.

A. Tour campus and buildings A.i.1. Introduce… A.i.1.a. Principal A.i.1.b. Assistant Principal(s) A.i.1.c. Secretary A.i.1.d. Data Manager

A.i.2. Introduce Other Supporting Staff (if on campus)… A.i.2.a. Media Specialist(s) A.i.2.b. Other Teachers A.i.2.c. Counselor(s) A.i.2.d. Custodial Staff A.i.2.e. Cafeteria Staff

B. Tour Media Center / Computer lab(s) / Cafeteria / Workroom(s) C. Discuss location of various school materials D. Snack & drink machine location

II. Policies and Procedures:

A. Equipment A.i.1. Review School Procedures for Using and/or Checking Out…

A.i.1.a. Copy machine A.i.1.b. Laminating machine A.i.1.c. Scan-tron machine A.i.1.d. Label maker machine A.i.1.e. Poster maker machine A.i.1.f. Die cut/letter machine A.i.1.g. Classroom equipment A.i.1.h. Professional books/journals A.i.1.i. Other…

B. Daily Schedule B.i.1. Discuss typical daily schedule B.i.2. Discuss alternate schedules (assemblies, clubs, etc) B.i.3. Explain emergency procedures/drills B.i.4. Other…

C. Special Duties C.i.1. Bus/Car Lot Duty C.i.2. Lunchroom Supervision C.i.3. Morning/Afternoon Supervision C.i.4. Break/Planning Time/Duty Free C.i.5. Athletic Responsibilities (Gate Duty, etc.) C.i.6. School Committees C.i.7. Other…

D. Classroom Organization D.i.1. Security of personal items D.i.2. Procedures for establishing classroom rules D.i.3. Arrange furniture and anticipate traffic patterns D.i.4. Centers for student activities D.i.5. Procedures for collecting & distributing papers/materials D.i.6. Classroom appearance/Bulletin board ideas D.i.7. Manuals and textbook procedures D.i.8. Other…

III. Curriculum:

A. Overview A.i.1. Discuss teacher manuals and/or guides A.i.2. Outline general goals and expected outcomes A.i.3. Discuss Curriculum Guides /Common Core/ Essential Standards A.i.4. Discuss the role of EC Department/Referrals A.i.5. Other…

B. Behavior Management B.i.1. Techniques B.i.2. School-wide Procedures B.i.3. Resources (Asst. Principals, SRO, ISS Coordinator, Intervention Center) B.i.4. ISS/OSS/Long Term Suspension B.i.5. Other…

C. Miscellaneous Areas C.i.1. Grading (Interim Reports, Report Cards, etc.) C.i.2. Testing (EOG, EOC, Computer, Writing, Kindergarten Screening, etc) C.i.3. Attendance C.i.4. Homework/Homework Hotline C.i.5. Conferences with Parents/Students C.i.6. Tutoring C.i.7. Procedure for dispensing medication C.i.8. Other…

D. Suggestion D.i.1. Don’t forget to discuss social events/activities/restaurants, etc available in the area.