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Proficient Mentor Training for Educators Course

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Program Overview

Mentoring is most effective when it is a collaborative process that supports growth for both the mentor and the mentee. Designed for educators seeking mentoring knowledge and skills, the Proficient Mentor Training for Educators Certificate Program introduces a research-based, theory-driven approach that blends academic foundations with practical applications. In this three-session online course, participants will explore the core principles of effective mentoring while also learning actionable strategies for fostering productive mutual relationships.

What sets this program apart is the emphasis on collaboration. Rather than focusing solely on the mentor鈥檚 role, this program highlights how mentors and mentees work together to share knowledge, build trust, and achieve mutual success. To support this process, participants (the mentors in training) are provided with structured, ready-to-use tools and supplemental materials that simplify the mentoring experience.

By the conclusion of the program, participants will have the knowledge, skills, and tools to become proficient mentors who can create meaningful, measurable outcomes for themselves and their mentees. Program resources will help participants navigate challenges with confidence.

What You Will Learn

• Acquire the requisite mentoring knowledge and skills to support beginning teachers
• Apply collaborative and reciprocal mentoring methods
• Assess participants鈥� knowledge and skills as reflective practitioners

By the end of this course, the successful student will be able to:

1. Define the basic elements of collaborative mentoring
2. Explain the responsibilities of mentors and mentees
3. Describe the steps in a formal lesson observation with rating protocols
4. Outline monitoring techniques to rate, analyze, and evaluate teaching practices

Who Should Attend?

• Prospective mentors seeking training, such as veteran/master teachers, field supervisors, and retired teachers/school personnel
• Practicing mentors seeking to augment mentoring knowledge and skills
• Practicing teachers/administrators seeking additional instructional and mentoring information
• Educators and researchers interested in mentor program development
• Trainers interested in conducting professional development sessions听

What are the Eligibility Requirements?

Credential Requirements: Preliminary/Clear Credential, Teaching Certification/License, or equivalent. Individuals who are teaching with a Provisional or Intern Teaching Credential must be enrolled in an accredited teaching preparation program.

What are the Special Features of the Program?

The collaborative mentorship program is comprehensive and provides knowledge and skills in how to mentor along with the practical aspects of improving the discrete skills of beginning teachers. The unique feature of the program is that it not only provides content (WHAT to do), but it also provides specific strategies and tools (HOW to do).

Participants who successfully complete the course earn one (1) unit of extension credit, qualify for a pay increase, receive a mentor certificate, and add mentoring proficiency to their resume/portfolio. Qualified mentors may lead professional development sessions.

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Course Description

TEX 513 | Proficient Mentor Training for Educators

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Proficient Mentor Training for Educators鈥痠s a research-based systematic approach that presents mentoring information and best practices. This comprehensive and interactive course offers multiple opportunities for practice. Through knowledge acquisition, skill building, and reflection, participants (mentors in training) learn how to cooperate in a mutual teaching and learning cycle. This course is designed for educators seeking mentoring knowledge and skills: e.g., prospective and practicing mentors, veteran/master teachers, university fieldwork supervisors, administrators, and professional development leaders.

听Textbooks

Required:

Title: The Art of Collaborative Mentoring: A Practical Approach to Support Novice Teachers
Authors: Shirley R. Lal and Carrie Ann Blackaller听
Year Published: 2025.听
Print Version ISBN: 979-8-8229-6376-4
Digital Version ISBN: 979-8-3188-1781-6

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Title: The Art of Collaborative Mentoring: Supplemental Tools听
Authors: Shirley R. Lal and Carrie Ann Blackaller听
Year Published: 2025.听
Print Version: ISBN: 979-8-3316-5019-3听
Digital Version: ISBN: 979-8-3316-4999-9听

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Modality & Course Organization

• Live-Online via Zoom (lectures, discussions & activities): three (3) 4-hour sessions
• Asynchronous Work (assignments & assessments): Participants can expect to spend 1-2 hours per week on coursework outside of class.

Course Assignments, Evaluation and Grading

Course assignments/assessments are designed to help students demonstrate their understanding of the mentoring process. Students will demonstrate an understanding or mastery of learning outcomes by (a) actively participating in discussions, (b) successfully completing all assignments, and (c) accurately responding to the learning outcomes assessment questions. Letter grades are based on the point system awarded for assignments/assessments. Students must receive a grade of C or better to pass the course.

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Online Course Schedule

Upcoming 2026 Sessions

* Schedule and costs subject to change at any time; consult with instructor for specific date details | Updated 4/30/2026