Association and other useful resources

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, A Better Beginning, Supporting and Mentoring New Teachers; Educational Leadership, Supporting New Teachers, May 1999; Educational Leadership, Strengthening the Teaching Profession, February 1998, "The Good Mentor." Educational Leadership, Vol. 56, No. 8, May, 1999, 20-22; 1-800-933-2723, www.ascd.org/ and member@ascd.org (e-mail address).

The Mentoring Leadership and Resource Network, http://www.mentors.net/.

National Foundation for the Improvement of Education, Creating a Teacher Mentoring Program, http://nfie.org/.

Helping New Teachers Succeed: NEA's New Teacher Support Initiative (Mentoring New Teachers), a comprehensive, in-depth manual developed by NEA. Contact NEA Teaching and Learning, (202) 822-7350.

Beginning Teachers on the Web - NEA's Web site for new teachers www.nea.org/bt includes hands-on tips, printable resources, and interactive features that range from a day-to-day diary of a beginning teacher to the ability to post messages about current issues in education.

NEA Professional Library - With nearly 20 books just for new teachers, as well as a wealth of books and videos that promote high quality teaching and learning, the NEA Professional Library has become the nation's most practical source for professional development. See titles, order books, and access free online material at www.nea.org/books.

Peer Mentoring Training Materials - This publication, published by NEA's Training and Organization Development team, highlights information about the basics of mentoring and includes material on adult learning theory and reflective practice. Also contains an extensive peer mentoring training design. To request a copy, call Kelly Cedeno at (202) 822-7183.

Suncoast Academy for Teacher Induction, Teacher Induction: Research and Examples of Contemporary Practice, December 1998, (727) 586-1818 (phone). Suncoast Academy for Teacher Induction, Administrator Handbook, Betty Gallina, Coordinator, Teacher Induction Program, (727) 586-1818.

Educational Testing Service, Pathwise: Induction Program, www.teachingandlearning.org.

Suncoast Academy for Teacher Induction, Mentor Training, Betty Gallina, coordinator, Teacher Induction Program, (727) 586-1818.

Port Huron Area School District, New Teacher Induction Program, Cathy Lozen, Director of Elementary Curriculum, (810) 984-3101.

Delaware State Education Association, Delaware New Teacher Mentoring Program, (302) 734-5834.

The New Teacher Center at University of California at Santa Cruz, A Pioneer Mentoring Program, Standards at the Center of New Teacher Support - The Santa Cruz New Teacher Project, Janet Gless, Associate Director, (831) 459-3926, jgless@cats.ucsc.edu (e-mail address).

"Teachers Helping Teachers" Presents new ideas in teaching methodologies for all teachers, and a forum for experienced teachers to share their expertise and tips, www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/.

Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium, www.ccsso.org/intascst.html.

"How to Help Beginning Teachers Succeed," Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, www.ascd.org/readingroom/books/gordon00book.html.

ERIC Digest - Beginning Teacher Induction (1999), www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed436487.html.

ERIC Digest - Teacher Mentoring - A Critical Review (1996), www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed397060.html.

I Can Do It - This one-day training for new teachers was developed by the California Teachers Association. The training covers classroom management, communication styles, dealing with difficult behavior and more. For more information about the training, call (650) 697-1400 ext. 5322.

Generation X Caucus - This new teacher group, sponsored by members of the Texas State Teachers Association, is a good source of support for your new teachers. To be added to an e-mail list, send your name, local association, home address and phone number to Jennifer K. Walker at jkwalker@tenet.edu. Dues are $5.

A Survey of Mentoring and Induction Programs in Each of the United States - This Web site details state-mandated new teacher induction programs. Includes brief descriptions and histories. Available at: www.teachermentors.com/MCenter%20Site/StateLinks.html.

Three Phases of the Mentor-Mentee Relationship - This document details the three phases of the mentor-new teacher relationship and addresses the needs and concerns of both at each phase. www.coled.mankato.msus.edu/dept/labdist/mentor/interpersonal/menteePhase.asp.

Mentoring Program Standards - This in-depth document details various aspects of successful new teacher mentor programs. www.mentors.net/OcassPapers/MStandards.html.