Mentor Application FY27

Mentors participating in the Mentorship Experience will receive 17 CEUs and a $250 stipend through ATLAS (if eligible) in recognition of their time and expertise. NOTE: Those with an Administrative license from PELSB can receive Administrative CEUs by request.

Mentor Responsibilities

A mentor will be responsible for the following:

Complete an “Introduction to Mentoring” module on Canvas (approximately 2 hours, self-paced) prior to kickoff orientation
Attend half-day, virtual kickoff orientation
Attend virtual 1-2 hour check-in with the ATLAS team and other mentors midway through the cohort
Assist mentee in developing PD SMART goal(s) for the year
Check in with mentee 4-6 times in the span of 12 weeks (virtual or in-person, approximately 45 min – 1 hour each time)
Be available to answer questions and/or problem-solve as situations arise
Recommend resources, professional development opportunities and further contacts to mentee
Communicate with the ATLAS team about any questions or concerns throughout the Mentorship Experience
Be an active member of the cohort online community on Canvas during the 12 weeks of the Mentorship Experience
Complete final evaluation of the mentorship experience at the completion of the 12-week period

Qualifications – Required

Currently employed/contracted with a Minnesota ABE program (any paid staff in an ABE program is welcome, including teachers, office staff, managers, volunteer coordinators, etc.)
Commitment and ability to support the growth and development of colleagues
Commitment to self-reflection and ongoing professional development and growth
Interpersonal skills, including communication and relationship building
Ability to provide thoughtful, balanced and constructive feedback to colleagues

Additional, example responsibilities* may include (depending on mentee’s goals):

Instructor:

- Invite mentee to observe class for evidenced-based instructional practices (specific focus decided upon by mentor/mentee)
- Facilitate pre- and post-observation meetings
- Demonstrate how to research curricular resources
- Identify opportunities and supports for advocacy and referral needs
- Explore available tools for future areas of growth

Support Staff:

- Demonstrate or observe mentee conducting
  - Assessment
  - Intake
  - Orientation
- Lead leadership exercises to prepare for important and/or difficult conversations and circumstances (e.g. through discussion or role-play)

Administrator:

- Share budgeting, staff management, meeting facilitation, etc. resources as applicable and appropriate
- Lead leadership exercises to prepare for important and/or difficult conversations and circumstances (e.g. through discussion or role-play)
- Demonstrate how to collect/use information gathered from staff and partners

*NOTE: These additional responsibilities may take place during your 4-6 check-ins with your mentee.

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Participant Information
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Minnesota ABE Program/Consortium/Site*
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If you have an Administrator license from BOSA (in addition to a current teaching role) and need administrative CEUs, please indicate below.
Note: Teacher CEUs will be available to those who complete this cohort.
- Yes - I need ADMIN CEUs
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Background Information
Please briefly respond to the following questions (approximately 1-2 paragraphs per response):
1. Please describe your experience working in adult education.*
2. Please explain why you would like to be a mentor.*
3. What strengths, experience, or knowledge do you have that a mentee might benefit from?*
Your answer may include hard skills (i.e., project management, administering the CASAS test, co-enrollment with workforce development agencies, distance-learning, hybrid instruction, instructional routines, etc.) or soft skills (i.e., ability to identify needs and brainstorm solutions).
4. Please describe your current work context.*
INSTRUCTORS: Include detailed information about your teaching context and delivery (e.g., one-room schoolhouse, synchronous/asynchronous, TVM, EFL levels [ESL 1-6, ABE 1-6], Hyflex, open lab, etc.). | ADMINISTRATORS: Include detailed information about your program and your role (such as size of program [number of students, number of teachers and volunteers, contact hours], your main responsibilities [supervision of staff, budgeting, etc.], whether or not you have multiple roles, etc.). | SUPPORT STAFF MEMBERS: Include detailed information about your program and responsibilities (e.g., size of program, main responsibilities [assessment, SID tracking, student orientation, etc.]).
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References
5. Please list 2-3 colleagues (at least one from your current workplace and one supervisor (can be the same person) who can act as a reference to your professionalism and interpersonal skills.*
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Next Steps
The ATLAS Program Support Coordinator will contact you within 1 week of receiving your application. We may request a 30-minute interview to further discuss your skill set. Upon acceptance, you will be invited to the Canvas module “Mentor Support Module” to complete prior to the cohort orientation.

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Mentor Application FY27

Mentor Responsibilities

Qualifications – Required

Participant Information

Background Information

References

Next Steps

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