Education Staff

MENTORING

"Mentors help novices learn by doing - applying theory in practice - and also inspire them, keeping them motivated to persevere." George Lucas

Visit the links below to find out more about mentoring.

• The National Mentoring Partnership
  The NMP is an advocate for the expansion of mentoring and a resource for mentors and mentoring initiatives nationwide.

• The Directory of Mentor Arts and Mentorship
  Everyone can benefit from having a mentor. Find mentorship experts, hundreds of mentor program descriptions, tips and ideas, and links to articles and research on mentoring. Locate a mentor or ask a mentor a question. Find a mentor seminar, conference, or workshop.

• Edutopia:The George Lucas Educational Foundation
  The Fall 1999 issue of Edutopia addresses Mentoring, as a key component in the professional development of educators.

• Web Resources
  Include books, reports, articles, periodicals, audio and video materials, articles and periodicals, web sites, and organizations that address the induction and ongoing support of teachers and administrators as they develop effective teaching and learning practices and implement school reform policies.

• Microsoft Mentor Program
  The Microsoft Mentor Program offers support for faculty to develop and enhance their computer usage skills with an emphasis on solving educational problems rather than focusing on features in software tools.