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The breakout groups provided opportunities to talk in smaller settings.

But I like have a paper/pencil handbook, too.

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teach to the left

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We should check in often with our mentees to build their confidence.

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Just want to make sure where I can find all the requirements for me as a mentor?

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Just want to make sure where I can find all the requirements for me as a mentor?

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Gather evidence. Be objective.

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Great job!  Can't wait to be an official mentor!

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Great job!  Can't wait to be an official mentor!

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Having so many paths to certification is great for recruiting teachers, but I'd be curious if it helps us retain teachers.

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Remember to reference the rubric and focus on the left side of the rubric. Positive mindset!

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I thought today went well

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Break out sessions worked well.  I love to talk!

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Break out sessions worked well.  I love to talk!

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I learned a lot about the various pathways to become a teacher. It was very informative. 

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I learned a lot about the various pathways to become a teacher. It was very informative. 

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I only found out that I was a mentor last week, so the information is a little overwhelming. 

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I only found out that I was a mentor last week, so the information is a little overwhelming. 

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Great job!

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Thought it went well today.

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I enjoyed collaborating in the break out rooms. The group made presentation gave a good overview quickly and was engaging.

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Being a guide instead of an evaluator is key. Our job is to help our mentees in the best way possible!

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Breakout rooms were fun!
Great presentation!

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Get to know the mentee. Be thoughtful like a big sister or brother who looks out for someone new to the building or profession.

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Pregnant lady here. Can we have more 5 minute breaks to use the restroom?

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The breakout rooms were a great way to allow us to interact with others.

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The breakout rooms were a great way to allow us to interact with others.

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Focus on where you want to be 3s and 4s

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It is a lot more information than I thought would be necessary for being a good mentor, but all good information!

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Coach to the left

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Coaching is not an evaluation. Sandwich positives, needs to work on, and end with positive.

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The GPS is very helpful visual to use as it relates to supporting beginning teachers.

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The GPS is very helpful visual to use as it relates to supporting beginning teachers.

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It important to address the rubric as much as possible.  This will help your mentee next year.

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It important to address the rubric as much as possible.  This will help your mentee next year.

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Always strive for 3 and 4! :)

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No evaluation and the importance of that with building a relationship with the mentee. I don't think most mentees really realize the true purpose of those observations.

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It's ok to be working towards a 4, not a bad thing! 

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It's ok to be working towards a 4, not a bad thing! 

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Well done...kept things moving! Learned alot.  

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Well done...kept things moving! Learned alot.  

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The data is staggering. Teacher retention is definitely a reason the mentor/mentee relationship is important.

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Using the breakout rooms and the chat box make it more engaging.

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The rubric will be useful as a planning tool when pre-conferencing.

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The rubric will be useful as a planning tool when pre-conferencing.

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The break out rooms kept me engaged in the learning and allowed me a chance to be heard and participate!

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Learning about the different ways to become an educator was interesting. I had no idea!

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be available and approachable; meet your mentee where they are

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be available and approachable; meet your mentee where they are

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Learned a lot about how many ways you can teach in SC.

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Learned a lot about how many ways you can teach in SC.

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There to help the teacher, not evaluate them. 

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There to help the teacher, not evaluate them. 

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Important to set aside time to talk about how things are going.

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Break out rooms and the discussions keep it interesting.

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Break out rooms and the discussions keep it interesting.

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No evaluating! Be a coach, not a judge!

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Wonderful first day! Nothing to add!

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`No evaluation.

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Your job is to encourage growth through example and leading questions.

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Your job is to encourage growth through example and leading questions.

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My major role as a mentor is to be intune to the needs of my mentee by checking on them and being engaged each day.

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My major role as a mentor is to be intune to the needs of my mentee by checking on them and being engaged each day.

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I really enjoyed the breakout rooms. Hearing other's perspectives gave me a great insight to the profession!

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Eye-opening to the different ways folks can come to teaching

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Eye-opening to the different ways folks can come to teaching

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Nothing of note here. I enjoyed the first day and learned a lot.

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Nothing of note here. I enjoyed the first day and learned a lot.

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My goal: Set dedicated time with my mentee...

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My goal: Set dedicated time with my mentee...

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Comes back to the relationship and being a support system, relying on trust, and not bringing the evaluation piece into it.

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Comes back to the relationship and being a support system, relying on trust, and not bringing the evaluation piece into it.

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I'm a fan of the Mentor Attribute Self-Assessment! Self-reflection is key and seeing those attributes printed out helped.

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As a PACE graduate, I thought the discussion about the struggles these teachers face was spot on. I also had no idea there were so many routes.

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The rubric is a good visual reference for specifics, especially classroom management. It can be a good tool for mentees of things to look for in their day to day teaching.

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Will we be assigned a Mentee outside of our content area of teaching?

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Stay in constant contact with your mentee. 

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Stay in constant contact with your mentee. 

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breakout rooms, using the chat, creating materials

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breakout rooms, using the chat, creating materials

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3 and 4s are where it's at! =]

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This was a reminder of how helpful my mentor was to me. I feel like I reflected more about what I'm being asked to do. 

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This was a reminder of how helpful my mentor was to me. I feel like I reflected more about what I'm being asked to do. 

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Coach to the left!

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I enjoyed learning about all the unique pathways a person can take to become a teacher.

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I only knew of about 5 ways to become certified so this was very informative.

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I only knew of about 5 ways to become certified so this was very informative.

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Never been a part of breakout rooms. That was a great way to have discussions and get to know some of the other group members.

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No evaluating! As hard as it is for some adults to do this, keep it objective!

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It seems that if mentoring someone from any of these alternate programs, your job as a mentor will be to help them overcome their lack of knowledge in classroom management and instructional techniques.

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It seems that if mentoring someone from any of these alternate programs, your job as a mentor will be to help them overcome their lack of knowledge in classroom management and instructional techniques.

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important for mentees and mentors to continuously work together; different levels of support at different times of the year

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important for mentees and mentors to continuously work together; different levels of support at different times of the year

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I enjoyed the activities and break out rooms. I felt more comfortable working with a smaller group.

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I enjoyed the activities and break out rooms. I felt more comfortable working with a smaller group.

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I was intrigued by the different pathways to certification and how they are different but similar in some aspects. It's very interesting to know when wanting to meet the needs of the mentees.

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I was intrigued by the different pathways to certification and how they are different but similar in some aspects. It's very interesting to know when wanting to meet the needs of the mentees.

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I like using the rubric to help my mentee. The more she uses it, the more familiar she will be with it. Practice makes perfect!

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Building a positive relationship with the Mentee

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Building a positive relationship with the Mentee

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Relationships! Without building trust with the mentee it will be difficult/impossible to coach them.

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A positive relationship and trust is key.

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A positive relationship and trust is key.

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I had no clue there were 10 ways to be a teacher! Each with their own positive attributes and struggles.

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It was eye opening to see all of the different ways to become a teacher.

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It was eye opening to see all of the different ways to become a teacher.

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This was a great reminder about everything a first year teaching is going through! 

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This was a great reminder about everything a first year teaching is going through! 

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Interesting to know there are 10 different ways in SC to become a teacher.. especially for those who have yearned to become one, but went a different route at the beginning!

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questions about coaching and observations vs. TLOs

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questions about coaching and observations vs. TLOs

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If I'm mentoring someone who is not an Induction teacher, will I still use the 4.0 rubric to offer observations?

Also, I think I heard that we should be meeting at least twice with our mentee each month. How often should observations happen? Once a month? As needed?

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Definitely liked the break out groups felt more comfortable to share in smaller group.

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I really gained knowledge of beginning teacher needs. This will be very helpful as a mentor.

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I really gained knowledge of beginning teacher needs. This will be very helpful as a mentor.

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I loved the data on the turnover rate and the map to help put things into perspective. We all viewed those numbers in a different way and were able to have a different point of view within our small groups.

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Reminded me why I want to be a mentor teacher. Good reflection on my years of teaching.

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Remember what it was like being a first year teacher and the things that helped get us through it. Be approachable and constantly look for ways to help your mentee along the way. 

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Remember what it was like being a first year teacher and the things that helped get us through it. Be approachable and constantly look for ways to help your mentee along the way. 

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Approachability and Trust are so important when thinking of the mentor/mentee relationship.

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Everything begins with developing a relationship based on trust, commitment, and support.

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Everything begins with developing a relationship based on trust, commitment, and support.

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Help your mentee understand the different domains and 2s aren't a bad thing; coaching to the left

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Help your mentee understand the different domains and 2s aren't a bad thing; coaching to the left

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It was nice to have breakout rooms and moments to talk and interact with other mentors.

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It was nice to have breakout rooms and moments to talk and interact with other mentors.

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Without trust there is nothing!