Mission Statement
The mission of the USD 437 Mentor Program is to offer professional support and continuous assistance to teachers new to the profession or the district provided by selected, experienced teachers.

Mentoring Handbooks
Mentoring Handbook (DOC)
Mentoring Handbook (PDF)

The goals of the USD 437 mentorship program are to:

• Support and assist beginning teachers
• Support and assist experienced teachers new to the district
• Promote teacher retention (keeping new teachers in the district and the profession)
• Improve student achievement by promoting the personal and professional well being of teachers
• Introduce and sustain district and building culture and philosophy
• Establish and maintain personal and professional relationships
• Enhance the professional knowledge and skills of experienced teachers
• Aid mentees, not add another stressor

All new to the district teachers will participate in a three day induction program prior to the first contact day of returning staff.

Teachers employed at 0 or 1 year experience will participate in one full school year of mentoring support the first year of employment.

Teachers employed at 2 or more years of experience may request a mentor or may be assigned a mentor by the building principal if a suitable mentor is available.