Supporting Beginning Teachers Webinar
Presenter: Tina H. Boogren
October 22, 2015

Effectively supporting beginning teachers is crucial for both retention and for developing their expertise. In her book Supporting Beginning Teachers, Tina H. Boogren shares the research that is critical for understanding how best to support those just entering the field.

During this webinar, she details specific strategies for designing an effective mentoring program that provides the essential physical, emotional, instructional, and institutional support from mentors and coaches from the very beginning. Dr. Boogren will also give a brief overview of how mentors and coaches can best support beginning teachers in accordance with their unique needs.

• Understand the foundational research and theory on supporting beginning teachers.
• Explore how to identify effective mentors, and gain an understanding of how to establish a solid foundation for mentoring.
• Acquire specific strategies to provide essential physical, emotional, instructional, and institutional support for beginning teachers.