Louisiana Is Taking The Lead In Mentoring New Teachers

BEING FORWARD

Louisiana is taking the lead in mentoring new teachers

Vol. 38 No. 3

Many of us have been lucky enough in our lives that we can identify someone we’d call a mentor, someone who taught us how things work and helped us navigate through the difficulties we face trying to establish ourselves. For some of us, our mentor may very well have been a teacher, but what about for teachers themselves? Mentoring is the process by which a trusted and experienced person takes a personal and direct interest in the development and education of a less experienced individual. And new teachers facing new challenges absolutely need that type of support. Research tells us that strong teacher preparation, which includes extensive practice under an expert mentor, has a positive impact on student learning. With many new educators reporting that

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Authors

Tom Manning

Tom Manning (tom.manning@learningforward.org) is associate director of consulting and networks at Learning Forward.

Learn more about the Louisiana mentor teacher work at www.louisianabelieves.com/teaching/louisiana-mentor-teachers.

Tom Manning

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Tom Manning is the senior vice president of virtual learning and leadership events for Learning Forward. He leads the strategy, management, and business development for the association’s consulting and technical assistance services. He advances Learning Forward’s vision by establishing and maintaining professional service partnerships with states, districts, and schools, and manages a cadre of more than 40 education consultants working across North America. He previously served as Learning Forward’s Associate Director of E-Learning, leading the design and implementation of the association’s online courses, webinars, and virtual learning communities. Prior to joining Learning Forward in 2009, he covered education as a reporter for the Houston Chronicle and Austin American-Statesman. He authored a chapter in the book Powerful Designs for Professional Learning (3^rd ed.), and has been published in the Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership. Originally from Boston, Tom received a Bachelor of Arts in English and journalism from Texas Christian University.