Nearly
70
of
the
Division's
hard-working,
dedicated
mentors
and
lead
mentors
have
been
recognized
for
excellence
in
supporting
novice
educators
during
the
2019-20
school
year.
The
award
process
was
modified
for
the
2019-20
school
year
due
to
school
closure,
and
mentees
submitted
the
names
of
their
mentors
to
be
recognized
for
the
support
provided
throughout
this
past
year.
The
Office
of
Professional
Learning
oversees
the
Mentor
Program
in
PWCS.
Formal
mentors
work
with
first-year
educators
and
must
have
attended
required
training
within
the
Division.
Mentors
become
experts
at
guiding
novice
educators
in
critical
thinking.
The
goal
of
working
with
a
mentor
is
to
build
skills
and
self-efficacy,
enabling
that
new
teacher
to
continue
to
learn
and
grow
well
after
the
formal
mentorship
has
ended.
Each
school
appoints
at
least
one
lead
mentor
as
the
building
liaison
and
coordinator.
Leads
have
previously
served
as
mentors
and
provide
support
for
mentors
and
mentees.
School-based
lead
mentors
work
closely
with
all
new
hires
at
their
school,
including
those
who
have
previous
teaching
experience
and
are
new
to
the
school
or
Division.
Monthly
school-based
professional
learning
builds
mentees'
skills
and
provides
opportunities
to
work
closely
with
colleagues
while
refining
various
skills
and
strategies.
PWCS
School
Counseling
Services
joined
the
mentor
program
during
the
2019-20
school
year.
PWCS
appoints
a
counselor
lead
mentor
for
middle
and
high
schools,
and
three
counselor
lead
mentors
support
more
than
60
elementary
schools.
The
counselor
leads
provide
the
unique
support
counselors
need
as
they
enter
the
Division.
The videos below celebrate the excellence of these worthy and dedicated professionals.