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First Year Teacher Learning Support

Hudson ISD First Year Teacher & Mentor Program

    • improving student performance through enhanced training, information, and assistance for mentee teachers 
    • training and assisting experienced teachers to serve as mentors to mentee teachers 
    • providing support to mentee teachers by offering instructional assistance, counseling, and general guidance 
    • assisting and supporting all mentee teachers in making a successful transition to their new profession 
    • providing knowledge of state standards, district-wide performance standards, and district curriculum requirements 
    • identifying the major needs and concerns of beginning teachers  
    • enabling mentees to be effective in meeting the diverse needs of students 
    • focusing on the professional success of all teachers and the retention of new staff 

    • Designed for First Year Teachers (FYTs) with 0 years of teaching experience in a newly certified field
    • FYTs are assigned a mentor who will meet with FYTs on a regular basis to offer support and share experience, knowledge, and expertise
    • FYTs have opportunities for collaboration and feedback among FYT program participants including campus principals, instructional coaches, mentor teachers, beginning teachers, etc.