SEPTEMBER CHECKLIST

(REMINDER: AUGUST MENTEE LOG DUE BY SEPTEMBER 5 AND CLASSROOM OBSERVATION DUE BY OCTOBER 15)

Mentor/Mentee Discussions

Set goals for the first classroom observation tied to the goal(s) for the school year
Review how to submit helpdesk technology tickets and maintenance tickets
Review IEPs, 504 Plans, FERPA, SPED, ELs
Review working with district support staff and facilitating support staff (para-educators) who work in the mentee’s classroom
Review lesson plan creation and implementation
Review methods/policies/procedures for keeping grades up to date
Review parent-teacher conferences and ongoing parent communication
- Partnering with Families in Challenging Moments
Discuss student diversity and school culture
Discuss creating and sustaining a welcoming classroom environment
- Creating a Belonging Classroom
Review FastBridge testing and other standardized testing for the school year
Review time management strategies
Discuss maximizing instructional time
Discuss digital tools for enhancing instruction
- Amplifying Student Voice and Choice

District Mentee Meetings

Discuss collaborating with other adults (peers, paras, etc.)
Discuss the different roles of IEP participants
Discuss IEP Progress Reports
Discuss individual behavior management strategies (specifically including Active Supervision and Embracing Structure FLEX Resources)
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 building and district KESA goals
Discuss holidays and classroom celebrations while also remembering to review building/classroom expectations, procedures, and protocols after school breaks