On August 9, 2011, ESU #11 Staff Development Director, Kate Hatch, conducted the first day of the Entry-Year Assistance training for school teams. During this training, a mentor and a new teacher had the opportunity to work together to participate in discussions involving their individual district’s policies and procedures, decision-making, what makes quality effective teachers, and proactive management. This training provided an opportunity for mentors and teachers to collaborate and discuss classroom issues in a safe, supportive environment. Thirty-eight teachers in seven different school districts participated in the workshop.



