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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Title Date and Time Register BEST Observation & Feedback: Using Instructional Frameworks in Mentoring Oct 14 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 18 2026 | 4 - 7pmFeb 25 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, January 13, 2025
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Zoom Session
- Register for this online event!
- Monday, June 9, 2025
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Zoom Session
- Register for this online event!
- Monday, January 13, 2025
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 Educators of Special Education Aug 11 2025 | 8am - 3pmAug 13 2025 | 8am - 3pm
Please register to receive direct meeting access.BEST Mentoring Educators 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.