The professional relationships that an early career teacher builds when they first enter the profession are key determinants for their continued success and confidence as Educators. Recognising this, many schools intentionally establish professional relationships between early career teachers and a mentor teacher as one critical relationship. The Navigating The First Years Early Career and Mentor Teacher Program provides a unique space for this relationship to grow and flourish, quarantining important time within the busyness of the school year.
Over three days in terms 2 and 3, early career teachers and their mentors engage in practice-focused mentoring and the building of a reciprocal and dialogical relationship, to support early career teachers cope with the demands of the job, build morale and increase their knowledge.
This time will focus on:
- Day 1: Building a practice-focused mentoring relationship (Av Swami) + setting personal wellbeing goals (Sam Healy)
- Day 2: Establishing positive and orderly classrooms (Bill Hansberry)
- Day 3: Growing Culturally Responsive Teaching (Max Lenoy, ACARA) + wellbeing check in (Sam Healy)
Early Career Teacher and Mentor Teacher break out groups will also facilitate sharing of experiences and support the growing of mentoring skills and inter-school collaboration.
Sessions
Session 1: 24/05/2024, 9.00am-3.30pm
Session 2: 24/06/2024, 9.00am-3.30pm
Session 3: 13/09/2024, 9.00am-3.30pm
Cost
The cost to participate in this program is $880.00 (GST inclusive) per school team (comprising one Early Career Teacher and one Mentor Teacher). Additional early career teachers and mentors are most welcome to join the school team at a charge of $110 (GST inclusive) per person.
See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy.
For registration enquiries please contact Keira Brault.
