Mentor Resources

MENTORS in CS: Matching Experienced and Novice Teachers for Ongoing Rigorous Support in Computer Science

We are so excited to have you join our project to provide ongoing, rigorous 1:1 support to novice high school CS teachers during the 2023-24 school year. As mentors, you will help teacher mentees to self-reflect, set professional learning goals, plan for and reflect on lessons, address challenges, build knowledge and skills, and monitor progress towards goals.

This page is just for mentors and has all of the resources you will need for the project. We will continue to update the page throughout the year.

Mentoring Toolkit

CRT & the Brain Book

Responsibilities

Virtually meet with mentee twice per month (about one hour each, at a consistent and mutually agreeable time) from September to June
Participate in and monthly community of practice meetings with other mentors (Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:30pm CT)
Participate in research activities, including surveys, focus groups, and interviews (many will be completed during mentoring or community of practice meetings)

Total time commitment is ~ 4 hours per month during the 2023-24 school year.

Benefits

$2,000 stipend (half paid in January and July)
Mentor training and materials / structures
Participation in a community of practice
Continued professional growth

Community of Practice Resources

April 9 – Mentor CoP

March 12 – Mentor CoP

February 13 – Mentor CoP

January 9 – Mid-year Check-in

December 12 – Mentor CoP

November 7 – Mentor CoP

October 10 – Mentor CoP

September 12 – Orientation

August 23 – Mentor Kickoff

Book Club Schedule

Mentoring Toolkits

Participant Directory

Project Team

MENTORS in CS is a National Science Foundation-supported research/practice partnership among CSTA, WestEd, three communities: the CSTA Wisconsin Dairyland chapter, the CSTA New Jersey chapter, and CSTA’s Black Affinity Group.