Frequently Asked Questions
1.
Who
are Ice 21 trainers, and what do they do?
2.
Who are ICE 21 coaches, and what do they
do?
3.
What
are mentors, and how do I become one?
4.
Is there compensation for becoming a
mentor?
5.
What is a mentor legally required
to do?
6.
Does my district have an
approved Induction application?
7.
Common Definitions
Who
are ICE 21 trainers, and what do they do?
ICE 21
trainers are Regional Office of Education (ROE)/Intermediate
Service Center (ISC)-selected persons exhibiting the
following characteristics: 1) possess an understanding of
the adult learner, 2) demonstrate excellent presentation
techniques and 3) exhibit a broad understanding of induction
and mentoring. In order to become a trainer, interested
persons must participate in a two-day statewide ICE 21
training program.
Trainers
are qualified to deliver, through the ROE's/ISC's, the
following:
-
ICE
21 Phase 1-Awareness Training
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Phase
2-Application Training
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Phase
3-Analysis Training
-
Phase
Overview Training
All of
the trainings are approved Illinois Administrator Academies.
Trainers
work with the district-selected educational leaders,
generally in teams, to provide training and technical
assistance in the construction of their district induction
plan.
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Who
are ICE 21 coaches, and what do they do?
ICE 21
coaches are persons selected and employed by any ROE/ISC.
Coaches exhibit the following characteristics: 1) possess an
understanding of the adult learner, 2) demonstrate excellent
presentation techniques and 3) exhibit a broad understanding
of induction and mentoring. In order to become a coach,
interested persons must participate in a six-day statewide
training program.
Coaches
are then qualified to deliver, through the ROE's/ISC's,
the following:
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Parts
1 and 2 of Mentoring 101
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Parts
1 and 2 of the Coaching Cycle
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Formative Assessment Training
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Analyzing Student Work
Coaches
work with district-selected mentors to provide training and
support.
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What
are mentors, and how do I become one?
Mentors
are experienced teachers who meet the criteria for
selection, successfully complete required training and serve
to provide professional support that focuses on improving
the knowledge and skills of beginning teachers and
increasing student achievement.
To apply
to become a mentor, you will need to contact your local
district office.
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Is
there compensation for being a mentor?
Compensating mentors is a local district decision.
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What
is a mentor legally required to do?
Go to
www.isbe.net/certification/html/new_teacher.htm
and click on Approved Induction and
Mentoring Program to locate the most current requirements.
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Does
my district have an approved Induction application?
Go to
www.isbe.net/certification/html/providers.htm
and click on Professional Development Providers System.
Click the Login As A Guest User button to view all approved applications. You may also contact your
local ROE/ISC.
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Common
Definitions:
Beginning
Teacher: A person in his/her first year of teaching
Educational Leader: A person holding an administrative
position or a teacher leader in the district
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Last Edited
05/23/2008 |
