Mentor/Mentee Discussions

Discuss 2nd quarter lesson plans/scope and sequence – address questions and check with grade-level or department chair if mentor/mentee are in different grade-levels or departments
Discuss student motivation and brain-friendly instruction
Discuss feedback and effective questioning
Review data collection on student growth
- Leveraging FastBridge Reports
- Best Practices with Progress-Monitoring
Review Mentor Program Goal and KEEP2 Goal and reflect on areas of growth or movement towards the goal and adjust action steps/next steps as needed to improve teaching and learning
Review holidays and classroom celebrations

District Mentee Meetings

Discuss how to have a difficult conversation with a parent, student, colleague, or administrator
Discuss best practices for parent-teacher conferences
Review FastBridge, eduCLIMBER, and Progress Monitoring
Review KEEP2 evaluation system
Tie discussions to the district’s KESA goals about relationships and relevance

Building-Level Meetings

Discuss walk-throughs and data being collected
Review available technology including student accounts – check to make sure logins are working and students have appropriate access
Review the certified staff contract – answer any questions that have arisen
Discuss report cards
Discuss parent-teacher conferences and ongoing parent communication
Discuss school action plans and district KESA goals
Discuss holidays and classroom celebrations while also remembering to review building/classroom expectations, procedures, and protocols after school breaks

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