Mentor Teacher Timeline

Prior to Week 1

Weeks 1-3 (Begin Placement 1)

Conduct a school-site orientation for the student teacher, which includes introducing to faculty, staff, and administration.
Provide the student teacher with a copy of the school music handbook, student expectations, and/or syllabus along with a calendar of events.
Meet to plan with student teacher starting with small groups, warm-ups and co-teaching before moving to independent teaching.
Begin observing student teacher making notes in in order to complete Progress Reports.

Weeks 4-6

Gradually withdraw from teaching and presence in class(es) while the student teacher is teaching.
Complete Progress Report.
Confer daily with the student teacher.
Begin Teacher Performance Assessment.

Weeks 7-8

Resume responsibility for class(es). Arrange for the student teacher to observe or assist in other classes and resource programs.
Complete Teacher Performance Assessment and review with the student teacher.
Facilitate the student teacher with their transition to placement two.

Weeks 9-11 (Begin Placement Two)

Conduct a school-site orientation for the student teacher which includes introducing to faculty, staff, and administration.
Provide the student teacher with a copy of the school music handbook, student expectations, and/or syllabus along with a calendar of events.
Meet to plan with the student teacher starting with small groups, warm-ups and co-teaching before moving to independent teaching.
Begin observing the student teacher making notes in in order to complete Progress Reports.

Weeks 12-14

Gradually withdraw from teaching and presence in class(es) while the student teacher is teaching.
Complete Progress Report. Confer daily with the student teacher.
Communicate any/all concerns to the university supervisor as soon as they arise.
Begin Teacher Performance Assessment.

Week 15

Resume responsibility for class(es).
Arrange for the student teacher to observe or assist in other classes and resource programs.
Complete the Teacher Performance Assessment and review with the student teacher.