Begin and end the seminars on time. Accountability Write out and distribute explicit requirements for the mentors. For example, attendance at five seminars per year is required. If you are coaching or otherwise unable to attend contact the mentor coordinator. Include in the Requirements consequences if they do not meet the requirements.
Obstacles Match the mentor and entry year by content and either the same or different grade level.
Coordinate either the same planning period or lunchtime for the mentor and the entry year. Place the entry year and mentor in the same building. Assign mentors student teachers when possible. Consider having mentors share a duty to free up time for observation or conferencing. Your Mentoring Future Train as many mentors as possible.