Texas Beginning Educator Support System (TxBESS) Resources
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Professional Development for Mentoring
For information, contact Chris Kanouse at chris.kanouse@region10.org or 972.348.1680
1. Mentoring Novice Teachers
The Basics: Establishing Effective Mentoring Processes
TxBESS Activity Profile Sessions Two Options:
Option 1:
Three hour online module, followed by a:
One six hour (full day) face-to-face session for mentors
The TAP process addresses support of early career teachers regarding planning and professionalism as well as in instruction and classroom management. Participants will practice observation and feedback processes. This module is best offered prior to the beginning of the school year. In that way, mentors will be ready to support early career teachers immediately. Each participant will receive a TxBESS Activity Profile, two TxBESS Frameworks, and session handouts.
- Program Services Fee: $30 per participant for the online module and $1000 for the face-to-face day
- Materials Fee: $10 per participant
Option 2:
Two six hour (full day) face-to-face sessions
Day One provides an introduction to the TxBESS Framework and addresses: Mentoring Novice Teachers, Phases of First Year Teacher, Principles of Adult Learning, Building a Partnership, and Categories of Mentor Support.
Day Two focuses on mentor support behaviors and the implementation of the TxBESS Activity Profile (TAP).
Trainer of Trainers in TxBESS Activity Profile Process
This two and a half day training includes:
Half day TxBESS Activity Profile Sessions Presenter Module
Two days of district co-training
Results in certification of local trainers for the TxBESS Activity Profile. Prerequisite is that the presenter attended the initial TxBESS Activity Profile Sessions.
- Program Services Fee: $3000
- Materials Fee: $25 per participant (Limit 10 participants per session)
- Optional Purchase: TxBESS Day 1 Online Module to replace Day 1 face-to-face training
- Fee: $1500
TxBESS Mentoring and the Administrator
Three hour face-to-face seminar
Focuses on the critically important role of administrators in the support and retention of early career teachers and their mentors. On-going technical and consultative services will be provided.
- Program Services Fee: $500
- Materials Fee: $5 per participant (Limit 40 participants per session)
2. Region 10 Mentor Online Professional Development Modules
Topics include Clearing the Classroom Management Hurdle; Observing and Gathering Data; Feedback, Reflections, and Professional Conversations; Positive Feedback and Motivation.
- Program Services Fee: $10 per participant for each hour of online professional development or $20 per participant for each two hour of professional development.