Mentor Extended Learning

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Mentor Extended Learnings are focused trainings designed to build on learning from Mentor Academy 101. These learnings include: Using Instructional Frameworks in Observation and Feedback, Mentoring ESAs, and Mentoring Teachers of Special Education.

Note: Participation in Mentor Academy 101 or NAKIA Academy is the prerequisite for participation in any other BEST event.  BEST will continue to provide most events online until further notice.

Using Instructional Frameworks in Observation & Feedback

Using Instructional Frameworks in Observation and Feedback focuses on mentor/mentee observation cycles using instructional frameworks as a third point. Participants will learn to use the Principles of Practice and Mind the Gap tools to guide their observations and feedback.

Instructional Frameworks Future Training

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BEST Observation & Feedback: Using Instructional Frameworks in Mentoring
May 21 2025 | 8am - 3pm


Zoom link will be provided after registration.

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Mentoring ESAs

Mentoring ESAs focuses on mentoring School Counselors, Psychologists, Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Librarians, and other Education Staff Associates with role-specific and general mentoring lenses.

Mentoring ESAs Future Training

There is no future training scheduled at this time.

Mentoring School Nurses 

Mentoring School Nurses focuses on school nurse mentor development including school nursing standards, frameworks, scenarios, and tools for mentors to use when supporting novice school nurses.

Mentoring School Nurses Future Training

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Mentoring Teachers of Special Education

Mentoring Teachers of Special Education focuses on mentoring teachers of special education in three of their roles: classroom teacher, case manager for students, and lead for adults in their building.

Mentoring Teachers of Special Education Future Training

There is no future training scheduled at this time.