Mentor Extended Learning

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

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.	Register now for this online event!
BEST Observation & Feedback: Using Instructional Frameworks in Mentoring	Feb 17 2026 | 4 - 7pm Feb 19 2026 | 4 - 7pm Please register to receive direct meeting access.	Register now for this online event!

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

Title	Date and Time	Register
BEST Mentoring ESAs	Aug 18 2025 | 8am - 3pm Please register to receive direct meeting access.	Register now for this online event!
BEST Mentoring ESAs	Feb 11 2026 | 4 - 7pm Feb 18 2026 | 4 - 7pm Please register to receive direct meeting access.	Register now for this online event!

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

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!

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

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!

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

Title	Date and Time	Register
BEST Mentoring Teachers of Special Education	Aug 11 2025 | 8am - 3pm Aug 13 2025 | 8am - 3pm Please register to receive direct meeting access.	Register now for this online event!
BEST Mentoring Teachers of Special Education	Feb 23 2026 | 4 - 7pm Feb 25 2026 | 4 - 7pm Mar 2 2026 | 4 - 7pm Mar 4 2026 | 4 - 7pm Please register to receive direct meeting access.	Register now for this online event!