Review of policies and procedures for mentoring programs

What I learned in reviewing my district’s mentoring initiative is that Galena Park ISD offers the BTIMP Grant Mentor program. The goal of the program is to provide each new teacher consistent, ongoing support during their first year and second year of employment in Galena Park ISD.  After completion of formal training, Grant Mentors will assist new teachers in the areas of school specific procedures and policies, acculturation and observation/feedback.

Galena Park ISD also offers another mentoring initiative known as the Home Grown Teacher Program.  This is a program offered to former graduates of Galena Park ISD.  Participants of this program must be currently enrolled in a junior college or university and pursuing a career in teaching education. The primary purpose for a Home Grown participant is to assist teacher in preparation, deliver and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements and works under supervision of certified teacher.