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This page provides a central access point for various resources that schools and districts can use to improve local mentor development programs. Resources contained on this page are not expressly recommended by CDE but rather represent a range of options available.

Program Design Resources

CDE Guidance on Mentor Selection and Development

Mentor Pathways Guidance

High Quality Mentoring & Instructional Coaching Practices (New Teacher Center)

Mentor Professional Learning, Development, and Assessment Design Workbook (Center on Great Teachers & Leaders)

Mentor Selection Criteria Tool (Center on Great Teachers & Leaders)

Mentor Selection Criteria Tool - Master Score Sheet (Center on Great Teachers & Leaders)

Sample Professional Learning Calendar with Resource Links

Sample Mentor Role and Competencies

Resources for Mentors

6 Tips for Mentoring New Teachers During Distance Learning

Jim Knight's 10 Questions

10 Tips for Mentoring New Educators

Program Evaluation Resources

Teaching & Learning Conditions Colorado State Report: 2018

Assessment of Support Structures for Beginning Teachers (New Teacher Center)

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