Residency Mentor Teacher Selection Sample

The Residency Mentor Teacher Selection is a descriptive document outlining the general description and requirements for selecting highly qualified mentor teachers within a residency program. It emphasizes that the mentor is the "most vital and essential component" of the yearlong, classroom-based clinical experience, and the document details the necessary qualities and skills a mentor must possess. The resource includes a comprehensive list of criteria—such as Equity Focus, Data-Driven Instruction, and Collaborative Partnership—to be used in the selection process, providing a foundation for programs to recruit and train effective mentors.