Review
"A must-read for anyone interested in ensuring the ongoing effectiveness of teacher induction and mentoring. Sweeny mentors the reader by sharing details from his two decades of developing and leading high-impact mentoring programs. I've improved my own effectiveness by employing these insightful strategies." -- Hal Portner, Educational Consultant 20070425 "Offers many suggestions and guiding principles for organizing mentoring programs and succinctly addresses many complex issues of program development and interpersonal relationships in mentoring roles. There is so much information in an easy-to-read, direct presentation." -- Lori Helman, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction 20070425 "A very practitioner-oriented book that will be useful to leaders, program planners, and mentors in their work with new teachers. This book takes school leaders through the process of creating and sustaining an induction and mentoring program, challenging the reader to think beyond initial, short-term goals to a wider, long-term vision." -- Carol A. Bartell, Dean 20070425 "An excellent resource for anyone wishing to develop a model for new teachers aimed at strengthening teacher and student performance. The step-by-step approach will particularly assist those who are trying to set up effective programs from scratch and don't have time to search the Internet for resource material." -- Top Mentor Publications 20080424
Product Description
Leading the Teacher Induction and Mentoring Program guides educational leaders through the process of developing and sustaining a high-impact teacher induction and mentoring program. This comprehensive resource covers all of the steps of training and supporting both mentors and novice teachers, from assessing staff and organizational needs to program evaluation. The author has widely expanded this second edition, offering in-depth guidance and a broad collection of step-by-step strategies for designing and implementing induction and mentoring programs and ensuring that they support school improvement and professional development initiatives.
