Technology Mentoring Program

Mentor:  Webster----- MentOr
1 capitalized : a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
2 a : a trusted counselor or guide
   Other words that are related to mentor:  Tutor or coach

Who is a TechMentor in CVC?
A CVC TechMentor (March 2004-Feb 2006) is: a middle school teacher and he/she has been nominated by the school by school administrators because of their commitment and competence in technology integration in instruction.

Why TechMentoring?
- Mentoring, in general, is one of the best strategies for effective staff development.
- Mentoring is effective in school-settings over centralized workshops.
- Mentoring/TechCoaching provides just-in-time support and training.
 

Mentoring

• Incentives for Mentors
   
• Effective Mentors
   
• Educational Expectations
   
• Reporting

• Objectives and
  Performances
   
• NCLB DBase login Forgot how to login or use the DBase? Tutorial (MM Flash)

The mentors will receive training in teacher standards set by ISTE (ISTE NETS.T). 

They will be encouraged to obtain ISTE NETS.T certification by December 2006. 

They will receive a $1000 stipend per year for a minimum of 40 hours of providing training and support to teachers in the school ($500 paid by mid November after 20 hours of training, $500 by mid January).  The support is NOT technical troubleshooting.  The support is directly related to technology integration in classroom instruction.

Mentors will receive a Post-Baccalaureate certificate in Instructional Technology from Virginia Commonwealth University upon completion of five graduate courses by December 2005.