The purpose of the Delaware New School Counselor Mentoring Program is to provide new school counselors with support that is shaped by their professional needs. The program is structured similarly to the Delaware New Teacher Mentoring Program and requires that new school counselors who are on an initial license must complete the requirements for each of four cycles in order to obtain a continuing license.

New School Counselor Mentoring Program Overview

• Program Introduction
• Program Requirements
• Suggested Schedule/Responsibilities of Lead Mentors

Cycle One

• Steps for Mentoring Cycle One
• Mentor Documentation - Cycle One Checklist
• School Counselor Checklist
• Template of Delaware School Counseling Model
• Delaware School Counselor Program Binder Checklist
• School and District Resource Record
• Discussion Logs
  • Formative Observation 1
  • Formative Observation 2
• Cycle One Verification of Services Form - New School Counselor
• Cycle One Verification of Services Form - Mentor

Cycle Two

• Steps for Mentoring Cycle Two
• Mentor Documentation - Cycle Two Checklist
• Discussion Logs
  • Formative Observation 1
  • Formative Observation 2
• Cycle Two Verification of Services Form - New School Counselor
• Cycle Two Verification of Services Form - Mentor

Cycle Three

• Steps for Mentoring Cycle Three
• Needs Assessment for Mentoring Program
• Cycle Three Verification of Services Form - New School Counselor
• Cycle Three Verification of Services Form - Mentor

Cycle Four - Steps for Mentoring Cycle Four

Additional Resources/Optional Forms

• Monthly RAMP Checklist
• DPAS II Framework for Specialists Chart
• Guiding Questions for Components 1-4 - coming soon!
• Facilitating a Learning Team Meeting
• Big Picture Questions for Knowledge
• Professional Growth Plan for the School Counselor
• Professional Development Plan
• Training Participant Sign-In Sheet
• Assignment Completion Form
• Learning Team Record