The purpose of the Delaware New School Psychologist Mentoring Program is to provide new school psychologists 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 psychologists who are on an initial license must complete the requirements for each of four cycles in order to obtain a continuing license.

New School Psychologist Mentoring Program Overview

• Program Introductions & Requirements
• Suggested Schedule/Responsibilities of Lead Mentors

Cycle One

• What You Can Expect: Cycle One
• Documentation Checklist 1 for the New School Psychologist
• Steps for Cycle One (for the New School Psychologist)
• Steps for Cycle One (for the Mentor)
• Orientation and Mentoring Checklist
• School Resources Form
• School and District Resource Record Form
• Technology and Related Responsibilities Form
• Formative Observation 1 Form (for the Mentor)
• Discussion Log: Formative Observation 1
• Conference Form
• New School Psychologist Observation of Experienced School Psychologist Form
• Formative Observation 2 Form (for the Mentor)
• Discussion Log: Formative Observation 2
• Documentation Checklist 2 for the New School Psychologist
• Documentation Checklist 2 (for the Mentor)
• Cycle One Verification of Services Form - New School Psychologist
• Cycle One Verification of Services Form - Mentor

Cycle Two

• What You Can Expect: Cycle Two
• Directions for Cycle Two: New School Psychologist
• Guiding Questions: Engaging Students and Teachers
• Formative Observation 3 Form - Engaging Students/Teachers (for the Mentor) - coming soon!
• Discussion Log 3 - Engaging Students/Teachers
• Guiding Questions for Reviewing Assessment/Consultation/Intervention - coming soon!
• Formative Observation 4 Form -Work Sample - Assessment/Consultation/Intervention (For the Mentor)
• Discussion Log 4: Work Sample - Assessment/Consultation/Intervention
• Formative Observation 5: Work Sample Two - Assessment/Consultation/Intervention
• Discussion Log 5: Work Sample Two - Assessment/Consultation/Intervention
• Analysis of Student Work Form
• Cycle Two Verification of Services Form - New School Psychologist
• Cycle Two Verification of Services Form - Mentor

Cycle Three

• Directions for Cycle Three: New School Psychologist
• Expectations for Assessment for Learning Teams
• Cycle Three Requirements
• Team Meeting Schedule Form
• Facilitating a Learning Team Meeting Form
• Assignment Completion Form
• Training Participant Sign in Sheet
• Learning Team Record Form
• Reflection on Learning Form

Cycle Four -

• Steps for Cycle Four - New School Psychologist
• What You Can Expect During Cycle Four
• The Cycle of Growth and Development
• Professional Development Guidance
• Words of Wisdom Regarding Your Plan
• Big Picture Questions for Knowledge
• Checklist for My Plan in Cycle Four
• Professional Development for 90 Clock Hours

Additional Resources

• Delaware School Psychologist Self-Assessment Tool