Intensive Mentoring in Jewish Day Schools

Publication Date: January 2006

Publisher: Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education

Author(s): Mark S. Silk

Research Area: Education

Keywords: Professional Development; Day schools; Educators; Mentoring

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The author describes the model of teacher support developed by the Jewish New Teacher Project (JNTP) in order to help new teachers advance in skills and knowledge, especially during their first two years on the job. Key components of the model include mentoring and a Formative Assessment System with which mentor and mentee can keep track of progress. JNTP mentor models include in-house mentors, visiting mentors and half-release mentors. The authors cite research indicating that this mode improves both teacher competence and student achievement.

In Jewish Education News, Spring 2006.