Common use of Mentor Program Clause in Contracts

Mentor Program. The Association and Board recognize the importance of ensuring that new administrators have positive and successful first years in the administrative role. The Administrator Mentoring process is a cooperative arrangement between peers in which new administrators are provided ongoing assistance and support by one or more skilled and experienced administrators. This relationship should be collegial in nature, and all experiences should be directed toward the development and refinement of the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for effective learning. This process is expected to be mutually beneficial for all parties involved and to result in improved instructional practice and professional performance. Assistance and information is provided through conferencing, coaching and communication. 1. Mentor administrators shall have at least 3 years of experience as an LCPS administrator. Participation shall be voluntary and a minimum of 1 year in duration. The assignment may be continued in succeeding years by mutual agreement of the mentor, the new administrator, and central administration. 2. New administrators will have the benefit of a mentor for his/her first three years as an LCPS administrator. 3. Central administration shall attempt to match mentor administrators with new administrators who work at the same level. 4. Through this process, experienced administrators shall share their knowledge and expertise with new administrators, which ultimately benefits students, teachers, the profession and the school community. 5. Each mentor administrator shall receive one (1) additional personal day per year.