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.
BEST promotes a learning progression that is coherent to mentors. Mentor Academy 101 or Nakia Academy are foundational learning experiences with essential flow and connections for our Extended Learning. Mentors may experience gaps in learning and knowledge building if they did not complete a foundational learning before the extended learning. It is recommended that mentors take Mentor Academy 101 or Nakia Academy before they take any Extended Learning.
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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Title Date and Time Register BEST Observation & Feedback: Using Instructional Frameworks in Mentoring Oct 23 2025 | 8am - 3pm
Please register to receive direct meeting access.BEST Observation & Feedback: Using Instructional Frameworks in Mentoring Feb 17 2026 | 4 - 7pmFeb 19 2026 | 4 - 7pm
Please register to receive direct meeting access.
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
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Title Date and Time Register BEST Mentoring ESAs Aug 18 2025 | 8am - 3pm
Please register to receive direct meeting access.BEST Mentoring ESAs Feb 4 2026 | 4 - 7pmFeb 11 2026 | 4 - 7pm
Please register to receive direct meeting access.
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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Date, Time, and Location:
- Monday, October 20, 2025
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Zoom Session
- Register for this online event!
- Monday, January 12, 2026
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Zoom Session
- Register for this online event!
- Monday, October 20, 2025
Mentoring School Counselors
Mentoring School Counselors focuses on building mentoring skills in school counseling standards, frameworks, and mentee support using didactic content, coaching conversations, and tools.
- Mentoring School Counselors Future Training
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Date, Time, and Location:
- Wednesdays, September 24, October 1, October 8, and October 15
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Zoom Session
- Register for this online event!
- Wednesdays, September 24, October 1, October 8, and October 15
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
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Title Date and Time Register BEST Mentoring Teachers of Special Education Aug 11 2025 | 8am - 3pmAug 13 2025 | 8am - 3pm
Please register to receive direct meeting access.BEST Mentoring Teachers of Special Education Feb 23 2026 | 4 - 7pmFeb 25 2026 | 4 - 7pmMar 2 2026 | 4 - 7pmMar 4 2026 | 4 - 7pm
Please register to receive direct meeting access.