Mentor/Mentee Discussions

Celebrate your 1st semester accomplishments and the best learning that happened in your classroom – reflect on the root causes of those “bests”
Review/update mentee’s goals prior to the 2nd semester
- Make note of progress and set action steps to plan for progress in the 2nd semester
- Revise goals as needed
Continue to consider technology integration to enhance teaching and learning
Discuss self-care and stress management
Review types and purposes of formative assessments

District Mentee Meetings

Review and reflect on classroom management plan, classroom expectations, rules with Noalee McDonald

Building-Level Meetings

Discuss data collection on student growth – PowerSchool, EduClimber, FastBridge, other tools – multiple measures
Discuss ending the 1st semester – grade cards, parent communication, etc. (secondary teachers – setting up Canvas for 2nd semester and ending 1st semester courses)
- 6-12 Teachers: Sign-up for a time with Marie to rollover your Canvas (see Marie's email on this subject)
Review and reflect on classroom management plan, classroom expectations, rules, grading policies, late-work policies, etc. – update as needed for 2nd semester
- Semester break is a great time to make needed changes
- Discuss how those changes can be communicated to parents and students

Hays USD 489