Independent Schools Mentoring Institute
Graduate & Professional
Working at an independent school requires a unique set of skills and dispositions. Mentors play a critical role in supporting teacher retention in the “triple threat” (teaching, advising, coaching) challenges facing independent school faculty. The best mentors foster practical skills that drive instructional innovation and possess the leadership dispositions to foster educator resilience.
Program Overview
Online and in-person | summer, 9 or 12 month programs | Certificate or professional development
Our certificate program supports educators in becoming effective and emotionally intelligent leaders and mentors for the next generation of independent school educators. Join a network of colleagues from across the globe who share your passion for quality, equity, and longevity in the independent school workforce!
As schools adjust to shifting student and educator needs in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, educators are being asked to be increasingly adaptable, innovative, and trauma-sensitive. This is an important opportunity for institutions to build the leadership capacity of veteran educators who can mentor colleagues and facilitate professional development on best practices in distance learning, equitable pedagogy, and emotional resilience.
Dates: starts May or July
Independent Schools Mentoring certificate detailed schedule
Fostering a Collaborative Culture
Develop positive professional relationship, improve school culture, lead for change.
2 credits | May-June | Foundation and Full
Online & videoconference (evenings) | Two evenings per week
Coaching, Mentoring and Facilitating Instructional Improvements
Best practices in observation, feedback and consultation for mentors.
2 credits | July-August | Foundation and Full
Online & videoconference | One week intensive AND live video conference sessions before and after the intensive week; some asynchronous modules
Owning Assessments and Data for Student Learning
Facilitate and support colleagues in using assessment tools to inform decisions to improve practice and student learning.
2 credits | July-August | Foundation and Full
Online & videoconference (evenings) | Two evenings per week.
Practicum I: Professional Development and Mentoring
Cultivate facilitation skills, professional development design, implementation, and assessment, hone coaching and mentoring skills.
2 credits | September-December | Full only
Online & videoconference (evenings) | Weekly 2 hour workshops
Advanced Practicum: Professional Development and Mentoring
Create systematic improvements in professional learning and mentoring in independent schools.
2 credits | January-April | Full only
Online & videoconference (evenings) | Weekly 2 hour workshops
Space is limited. Register.