Miranda Britt – Louisiana Mentor Teacher Virtual Training Series

Miranda Britt – Louisiana Mentor Teacher Virtual Training Series

As a BESE approved provider of the mentor teacher training series, A+PEL offers a blended learning platform designed to be convenient and affordable for every teacher. Once registered, you will be able to complete the required modules at your own pace. The assessment series required for final certification is not included with the purchase of this course. You will need to purchase your assessment directly through Bloomboard. We will provide links to Bloomboard for your convenience.

Upon completion of all 9 modules of this Mentor Training series, A+PEL will provide proof of completion documentation required for final mentor teacher certification.

Course Curriculum

Louisiana Mentor Teacher Virtual Training Series
MODULE 1 – Materials

Materials Instructions

Module 1 Handout Packet

Module 1 Mentor Journal – for print only! Must complete in your Google Doc

Assessement Series Micro-Credentials

Mentoring for Content Instruction Assessment Rubric

Mentoring for Classroom Management Assessment Rubric

Building Knowledge Through Content-Rich Text-Sets Assessment Rubric

Adapting High-Quality Material to Meet Student Needs

MODULE 1 – Mentor Teacher Virtual Training Overview

Welcome Video (11:42)

Mentor Training Course Goals Video (9:28)

Quiz: Course Goals Journal Entry

Mutual Agreements Video (6:49)

Quiz: Mutual Agreements Journal Entry

MODULE 1 – Introduction to Mentoring

Module 1 Agenda and Outcomes – Video 4 (5:01)

Quiz: Module 1 Agenda and Outcomes Journal Entry

What is Mentoring? Finding My Why – Video 5 (9:52)

Quiz: What is Mentoring? Finding My Why Journal Entry

The Mentor in Me – Video 6 (1:23)

Mentoring Style – Video A

Mentoring Style – Video B

Quiz: The Mentor in Me Journal Entry

MODULE 1 – Digging Into the Mentor Role

Mentor Attributes – Video 7 (11:38)

Quiz: Mentor Attributes Journal Entry

Mentor Stances – Video 8 (9:37)

Quiz: Mentor Stances Journal Entry

The Mentoring Cycle – Video 9 (8:41)

Quiz: The Mentoring Cycle Journal Entry

MODULE 1 – Connecting to Bloomboard Assessments

Bloomboard Assessment Overview – Video 10 (17:21)

Quiz: Bloomboard Assessment Overview Questions and Journal Entry

Teacher Preparation Competencies – Video 11 (4:54)

Quiz: Teacher Preparation Competencies Journal Entry

MODULE 1 – Mentor Cycle Deep Dive – Build Relationships

Partnership Agreements to Establish Trust Video (19:42)

Quiz: Partnership Agreements to Establish Trust Journal Entry

Maintaining Trust and Building Confidence Video (5:07)

Quiz: Maintaining Trust and Building Confidence Jounral Entry

Planning for a Growth Mindset Video (2:56)

Quiz: Planning for a Growth Mindset Jounral Entry

MODULE 1 – Closure

Module 1 Reflection and Next Steps Video (5:30)

Quiz: Module 1 Reflection and Next Steps Journal Entry

Module 1 Survey

MODULE 2 Resources

Resource Instructions

Module 2 Mentor Journal – For Print Only – Must complete in your Google Drive folder

LDOE Module 2 Handout – Universal Mentor Teacher Training

MODULE 2 – Disciplinary Literacy. What and Why?

Welcome and Module 2 Agenda – Video 1 (5:59)

What is Disciplinary Literacy? – Video 2 (10:23)

Quiz: What is Disciplinary Literacy? Journal Entry

Why is Complex Text Important? – Video 3 (3:20)

The Importance of Text Complexity – Video 3A

Quiz: Why is Complex Text Important Jounral Entry

How Does Complex Text Prepare Students? – Video 4 (10:15)

Quiz: How Does Complex Text Prepare Students Journal Entry

MODULE 2 – Experiencing the Instructional Shifts

Introduction to the Instructional Shifts – Video 5 (4:46)

Quiz: Introduction to the Instructional Shifts Journal Entry

Pre-Shift Instructional Experience – Video 6 (8:00)

Quiz: Pre-Shift Instructional Experience Journal Entry

Pre-Shift Reflection – Video 7 (0:45)

Quiz: Pre-Shift Reflection Journal Entry

Post-Shift Instructional Experience – Part I – Video 8 (12:27)

Quiz: Post-Shift Instructional Experience – Part I – Journal Entry

Post-Shift Intstructional Experience – Part II – Video 9 (4:37)

Quiz: Post-Shift Instructional Experience – Part II – Journal Entry

Post-Shift Reflection and Comparison – Video 10 (2:46)

Quiz: Post-Shift Reflection and Comparison Journal Entry

MODULE 2 – Digging Into the Instructional Shifts in Literacy

Overview of the Shifts in Literacy – Video 11 (2:54)

Quiz: Overview of the Shifts in Literacy Journal Entry

The Complexity Shift – Video 12 (10:46)

Quiz: The Complexity Shift Journal Entry

The Evidence Shift – Video 13 (8:36)

Quiz: The Evidence Shift Journal Entry

The Knowledge Shift – Video 14 (5:09)

Quiz: The Knowledge Shift Journal Entry

Applying and Explaining the Shifts – Video 15 (3:58)

Quiz: Applying and Explaining the Shifts Journal Entry

MODULE 2 – Conducting Classroom Observations

Connecting to the Shifts and Mentor Cycle – Video 16 (3:44)

Quiz: Connecting to the Shifts and Mentor Cycle Journal Entry

Confirm Observation Details – Video 17 (9:21)

Quiz: Confirm Observation Details Journal Entry

Observe Students and Teachers in Action – Video 18 (12:58)

Quiz: Observe Students and Teachers in Action Journal Entry

Record Notes Using “Look-Fors” – Video 19 (5:01)

Quiz: Record Notes Using “Look-Fors” Journal Entry

Observation Practice – Video 20 (3:00)

Teaching Video for Observation Practice – Video 20A

Quiz: Observation Practice Journal Entry

MODULE 2 – Analyzing Classroom Observation Data

Three Key Components/Analyze Observation Notes – Video 21 (8:10)

Quiz: Three Key Components/Analyze Observation Notes Journal Entry

Recognizing Strengths and Areas for Growth/Prioritize Needs – Video 22 (4:43)

Quiz: Recognizing Strengths and Areas for Growth/Prioritize Needs Journal Entry

MODULE 2 – Connecting to Micro-Credentials and Wrap-Up

Using the Shifts in the Assessments – Video 23 (5:14)

Quiz: Using the Shifts in the Assessments Journal Entry

Artifacts for Assessments – Video 24 (7:58)

Quiz: Artifacts for Assessments Journal Entry

Module 2 Suvey

MODULE 3 – Resources

LDOE Module 3 Handout

Module 3 Mentor Journal – PDF Version

MODULE 3 – Classroom Management Fundamentals

Video 1: Welcome to Module 3 (3:36)

Video 2: Building Relationships (12:02)

Quiz: Building Relationships Journal Entry

Video 3: Establishing Expectations and Procedures (8:51)

Quiz: Establishing Expectations and Procedures Journal Entry

Video 4: Reinforcing Expectations and Procedures (12:00)

Quiz: Reinforcing Expectations and Procedures Journal Entry

MODULE 3 – Disciplinary Interventions

Video 5: Three Goals of Misbehavior (4:42)

Quiz: Three Goals of Misbehavior Journal Entry

Video 6: Addressing Discipline Problems (8:39)

Quiz: Addressing Discipline Problems Journal Entry

Video 7: Decision Making and Teacher Competencies (7:01)

Quiz: Decision Making and Teacher Competencies

MODULE 3 – Diagnose: Connecting to Module 2

Video 8: Conducting a Classroom Observation for Classroom Management (6:58)

Quiz: Conducting a Classroom Observation for Classroom Management Mentor Journal

Video 9: Analyze Observation Data for Classroom Management (4:22)

Quiz: Analyze Obsesrvation Data for Classroom Management Mentor Journal

MODULE 3 – Diagnose: Set Goals

Video 10: Review Upcoming Instruction (4:23)

Quiz: Review Upcoming Instruction Mentor Journal

Video 11: Align Priorities (2:38)

Quiz: Align Priorities Mentor Journal

Video 12: Draft SMART Goals (5:42)

Quiz: Draft SMART Goals Mentor Journal

MODULE 3 – Coach: 1-on-1 Debrief

Video 13: Plan for Debrief (6:35)

Quiz: Plan for Debrief Mentor Journal

Video 14: Engage in Debrief and Practice Difficult Conversations (3:27)

Quiz: Engage in Debrief and Practice Difficult Conversations Mentor Journal

MODULE 3 – Connect to Assessments

Video 15: Mentoring to Improve Classroom Management (9:10)

Quiz: Mentoring to Improve Classroom Management Mentor Journal

Module 3 Survey

MODULE 4 – Resources

Materials Instructions

LDOE Module 4 Handout

Guide to Creating Text Sets

MODULE 4 – Why Build Knowledge?

Video 1: Welcome to Module 4 (3:21)

Video 2: The Knowledge Shift (11:29)

Mentor Journal Quiz: The Knowledge Shift

MODULE 4 – Experience the Knowledge Shift

Video 3: The Culminating Task (7:13)

Mentor Journal Quiz: The Culminating Task

Video 4: Build Knowledge – Bycatch (4:24)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Build Knowledge – Bycatch

Video 5: Build Knowledge – The Safina Center (3:06)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Build Knowledge – The Safina Center

Video 6: Build Knowledge – Seafood Watch (2:27)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Build Knowledge – Seafood Watch

Video 7: Completing the Task (2:51)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Completing the Task

Video 8: Reflecting (3:49)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Reflecting

MODULE 4 – Building Text Sets

Video 9: The Text Set Building Process and Resources (16:08)

Mentor Journal Quiz: The Text Set Building Process and Resources

Video 10: Connecting to Mentoring and the Assessments (13:41)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Connecting to Mentoring and the Assessments

MODULE 4 – Plan for Intervention

Video 11: Clarify the New Learning (10:17)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Clarify the New Learning

Video 12: Align the Intervention Method (8:41)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Align the Intervention Method

Video 13: Write a Coaching Plan (8:04)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Write a Coaching Plan

MODULE 4 – Model Best Practices

Video 14: Co-Plan Instruction (5:36)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Co-Plan Instruction

Video 15: Model for Demonstration (5:03)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Model for Demonstration

Video 16: Debrief (5:51)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Debrief

MODULE 4 – Connect to Assessments

Video 17: Developing Content Rich Text Sets and Mentoring to Improve Content Instruction and Classroom Management (7:18)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Developing Content Rich Text Sets and Mentoring to Improve Content Instruction and Classroom Management

Module 4 Survey

MODULE 5 – Resources (CLICK THROUGH THESE RESOURCES)

ALL RESOURCES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN GOOGLE DRIVE/CLASSROOM

MODULE 5 – Building Knowledge through Vocabulary Instruction

Video 1: Welcome to Module 5 (3:12)

Video 2: The Importance of Vocabulary (12:01)

Mentor Journal Quiz: The Importance of Vocabulary

Video 3: Our Vocabulary Responsibility (7:34)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Our Vocabulary Responsibility

MODULE 5 – Indirect Vocabulary Instruction

Video 4: Direct vs. Indirect Vocabulary Instruction (7:29)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Direct vs. Indirect Vocabulary Instruction

Video 5: Indirect Vocabulary Instruction (6:19)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Indirect Vocabulary Instruction

Video 6: The Power of Indirect Vocabulary Instruction (4:23)

Mentor Journal Quiz: The Power of Indirect Vocabulary Instruction

MODULE 5 – Direct Vocabulary Instruction

Video 7: Two Types of Direct Vocabulary Instruction (5:51)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Two Types of Direct Vocabulary Instruction

Video 8: Extended Direct Vocabulary Instruction (7:25)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Extended Direct Vocabulary Instruction

Video 9: Direct Vocabulary Instruction Protocol (1:33)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Direct Vocabulary Instruction Protocol

Video 10: Vocabulary Decisions (6:53)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Vocabulary Decisions

MODULE 5 – Speaking and Listening

Video 11: Text Based Discussions – Know the Text (10:13)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Text Based Discussions – Know the Text

Video 12: Create a Supportive Environment (10:54)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Create a Supportive Environment

Video 13: Establish Norms and Procedures (4:09)

Norms and Procedures Video

Mentor Journal Quiz: Establish Norms and Procedures

Video 14: Purposeful Planning (2:58)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Purposeful Planning

Video 15: Use Talk Moves (6:02)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Use Talk Moves

Video 16: Create Meaningful Connections (3:42)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Create Meaningful Connections

MODULE 5 – Plan for Intervention

Video 17: Clarify the Learning (5:26)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Clarify the Learning

Video 18: Align the Method (9:19)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Align the Method

Video 19: Write the Coaching Plan (6:18)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Write the Coaching Plan

MODULE 5 – Co-Teaching

Video 20: Co-Plan (4:35)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Co-Plan

Video 21: Co-Teach (1:29)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Co-Teach

Video 22: Debrief (3:38)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Debrief

MODULE 5 – Wrap-Up and Connection to Bloomboard

Video 23: Connecting to the Micro-Credentials (5:26)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Connecting to the Micro-Credentials

Module 5 Survey

MODULE 6 – Resources (CLICK THROUGH THESE RESOURCES)

ALL RESOURCES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN GOOGLE DRIVE/CLASSROOM

MODULE 6 – Evidence of Student Learning

Video 1: Welcome to Module 6 (2:52)

Video 2: Looking for Deep Understanding of Text (8:18)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Looking for Deep Understanding of Text

Video 3: Analyzing Student Responses (5:13)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Analyzing Student Responses

Video 4: Examining the Student Work (9:05)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Examining the Student Work

MODULE 6 – Diagnosing and Supporting Student Needs

Video 5: Analyzing Patterns in Student Work (4:36)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Analyzing Patterns in Student Work

Video 6: Diverse Learner Cycle and Supports (6:09)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Diverse Learner Cycle and Supports

Video 7: Using the Support Flow Chart (5:20)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Using the Support Flow Chart

Video 8: Maria: A Case Study (8:40)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Maria: A Case Study

Video 9: Connecting to the Competencies (2:01)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Connecting to the Competencies

MODULE 6 – Mentoring – Set New Goals

Video 10: Examine All Data (4:22)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Examine All Data

Video 11: Identify Progress (3:18)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Identify Progress

Video 12: Determine Next Steps (5:54)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Determine Next Steps

MODULE 6 – Assessment Connection

Video 13: Connection to Bloomboard Assessments and Module 6 Wrap-Up (5:11)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Connection to Bloomboard Assessments and Module 6 Wrap-Up

Module 6 Survey

MODULE 7 – Resources (CLICK THROUGH THESE RESOURCES)

ALL RESOURCES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE GOOGLE DRIVE/CLASSROOM

MODULE 7 – Selecting High-Quality, Classroom-Based Instructional Materials

Video 1: Welcome to Module 7 (1:50)

Video 2: Why High-Quality Instructional Materials? (3:27)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Why High Quality Instructional Materials?

Video 3: Criteria for Selecting High-Quality Instructional Materials (9:04)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Criteria for Selecting High-Quality Instructional Materials

Video 4: Practice Applying the Criteria (11:02)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Practice Applying the Criteria

Video 5: Developing Your Mentee (4:02)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Developing Your Mentee

Video 6: Connection to the Competencies (1:24)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Connection to the Competencies

MODULE 7 – Engaging the Mentee in Reflection

Video 7: Facilitate Reflective Conversations (4:27)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Facilitate Reflective Conversations

MODULE 7 – Difficult Conversations

Video 8: Difficult Conversations = Opportunities (5:27)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Difficult Conversations = Opportunities

Video 9: Opportunity Conversation Protocol (12:44)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Opportunity Conversation Protocol

Video 10: Plan for Engaging in Opportunity Conversations (2:18)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Plan for Engaging in Opportunity Conversations

MODULE 7 – Assessment Connection

Video 11: Connect to the Bloomboard Assessments and Module 7 Wrap Up (3:26)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Connect to the Bloomboard Assessments and Module 7 Wrap Up

Module 7 Survey

MODULE 8/9 – Resources (CLICK THROUGH THESE RESOURCES)

ALL RESOURCES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN GOOGLE DRIVE/CLASSROOM

MODULE 8/9 – Use of Reader’s Circles to Support Close Reading of Content-Rich Nonfiction Text

Video 1: Welcome to Module 8/9 (2:34)

Video 2: What are Reader’s Circles? (7:33)

Mentor Journal Quiz: What are Reader’s Circles?

Video 3: Three Reader’s Circles Frameworks (2:26)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Three Reader’s Circles Frameworks

Video 4: Experience Reader’s Circles – Author’s Craft (5:28)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Experience Reader’s Circles – Author’s Craft

Video 5: Experience Reader’s Circles – Development (3:18)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Experience Reader’s Circles – Development

Video 6: Experience Reader’s Circles – Rhetorical Effects (2:57)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Experience Reader’s Circles – Rhetorical Effects

Video 7: Experience Reader’s Circles – Purpose and Perspective (3:41)

Mentor Journal Quiz: Experience Reader’s Circles – Purpose and Perspective

Video 8: Reader’s Circles i