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Comprehensive Induction Program
Site Coordinator, Lead Mentor and Mentor Resources
Site Coordinator
CIP Site Coordinators are responsible for local implementation of the program, ensuring program requirements are met, updating educator files within the DEEDS Mentor Center, addressing local challenges which arise, and serving as the liaison between district/charter school and the Delaware Department of Education.
- Instructions for Manual Entry of Mentees
- Instructions for Manual Entry of Mentors
- Instructions for Assigning Mentee to Mentor
- Instructions for Saving Previous Year's Mentor List
- Instructions for Substitute Reimbursement
- Substitute Reimbursement Request Form
- Instructions for Checking Off Years Completed
- Instructions for Requesting Stipends
- Stipend Submission Verification Form
Lead Mentor
CIP Lead Mentors are responsible for the school-level implementation of the program. Each Lead Mentor is required to attend annual training provided by the Department of Education. Lead Mentors serve as a resource to Mentors, providing guidance and assistance related to best-practices of supporting novice educators. Additionally, Lead Mentors oversee Year 3 and Year 4 of the program.
Lead Mentor Log
Mentor
CIP Mentors are responsible for providing direct one-on-one support for novice educators in Years 1 & 2 of the Comprehensive Induction Program. Mentors serve primarily as a coach who supports and encourages the new educator(s) during their first and second year of induction. They assist the new educator(s) in looking at their current level of practice in classroom environment, planning and preparation, and instruction. Mentors also conduct non-evaluative observations of novice educators and provide actionable feedback based on the evidence observed.