Mentor On-going Opportunities

BEST Approved Mentor Faculty

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Mentor Roundtables 

Mentor Ongoing Opportunities are year-round opportunities for mentors to continue their learning in community with other mentors. After attending Mentor Academy 101 or Nakia Academy, mentors can choose an on-going learning community to engage with others throughout the school year. These are opportunities for mentors and coaches to build knowledge, practice skills, collaborate with colleagues, and reflect on their work supporting educator growth and pursuing educational equity.

Please see BEST Roundtable as part of the Learning and Development Pathways.

BEST's Roundtable offerings are open invitations. Participants can attend one or all sessions of one or more Roundtables based on their needs and interests.

BEST Roundtable Purpose

BEST Roundtable offerings are rooted in Washington Standards for Mentoring. Participants will engage in learning experiences to deepen their understanding as well as developing mentoring practices aligned with the Standards for Mentoring.

  • Deepen understanding of instructional mentoring and educational equity.
  • Practice and develop mentoring skills and competence in Washington State Standards for Mentoring.
  • Connect with others who do similar work.
Roundtable Schedule

Title Date and Time Register
BEST Roundtable: SPED/ESA
Jan 8 2026 | 4 - 6pm
Feb 5 2026 | 4 - 6pm
Mar 5 2026 | 4 - 6pm
May 7 2026 | 4 - 6pm


Zoom link will be provided after registration.

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BEST Roundtable: General
Jan 13 2026 | 9 - 11am
Feb 10 2026 | 9 - 11am
Mar 10 2026 | 9 - 11am
May 12 2026 | 9 - 11am


Zoom link will be provided after registration.

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BEST Roundtable: Engaging in Learning through Elena Aguilar's book, Arise
Jan 7 2026 | 10am - 12pm
Feb 11 2026 | 10am - 12pm
Mar 11 2026 | 10am - 12pm
May 13 2026 | 10am - 12pm


Zoom link will be provided after registration.

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BEST Roundtable: School Counselor
Jan 8 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Feb 12 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Mar 12 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
May 14 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pm


Zoom link will be provided after registration.

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BEST Roundtable: General
Jan 12 2026 | 10am - 12pm
Feb 9 2026 | 10am - 12pm
Mar 9 2026 | 10am - 12pm
May 11 2026 | 10am - 12pm


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BEST Roundtable: Arise (BIPOC)
Jan 7 2026 | 10am - 12pm
Feb 4 2026 | 10am - 12pm
Mar 4 2026 | 10am - 12pm
May 6 2026 | 10am - 12pm


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BEST Roundtable: BIPOC Educators
Jan 21 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Feb 18 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Mar 18 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
May 20 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pm


Zoom link will be provided after registration.

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BEST Roundtable: General
Jan 12 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Feb 9 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Mar 9 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
May 11 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pm


Zoom link will be provided after registration.

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BEST Roundtable: Asynchronous
Sep 15 2025 | 8am - May 15 2026 | 5pm

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