Prince George’s County Public Schools

	Department of Teacher Leadership and Professional Development
Professional Development and Teacher Leadership Teacher Development Instructional Coach Program Professional Educator Induction Program Job-Alike Mentor Program Professional Development Schools Program Program for International Educators MAAPP Mentors Division of Accountability Home Page Teacher Professional Development Calendar National Board Certified Teacher Leadership Development Office Staff Contacts PRAXIS Assistance Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program Antoinette Kellaher, Director Oxon Hill Staff Development Ctr. 7711 Livingston Road Suite 210 Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Phone: 301 749-4600 Fax: 301 749-5249 Fax: 301 749-4281	What is a Job-Alike Mentor? A Job-Alike Mentor is a master teacher who exemplifies excellent teaching and enjoys working with new teachers to improve their practice and to support their success as a member of the school's learning community. All new PGCPS teachers (new to teaching and to Prince George's County Public Schools) are eligible to receive a Job-Alike Mentor. Job-Alike Program Goals: The goals of the Job-Alike Mentoring Program are to: Increase retention of promising first year teachers; Provide support and assistance to first year teachers; Increase the capacity of school-based teacher leaders; Provide on-site, job-embedded professional learning opportunities for mentoring partners and Provide school-based collaborative leadership for Book Study Groups and New Teacher Academies. How do Job-Alike Mentors work with New Teachers? Mentoring includes, but is not limited to, working with new teachers using the following processes: Online Video Series (Coming Soon) Online Collaboration with other Mentors through Job-Alike Mentor e-org Using the coaching model for informal observation and feedback Book Study Groups One on one discussions Conducting model demonstration lessons Assisting with unit and lesson planning Assisting with curriculum implementation Assisting with classroom and behavior management Providing new teachers with resources and assistance for success in the classroom Participating in the Professional Education Induction Program (PEIP) and Facilitating professional learning communities for new teachers in developing a "New Teacher Academy" How can I have a Job-Alike Mentor Program at my school? Contact Valerie M. Schwartz at the Department of Professional Development at 301.749.4600 or email schwartz@pgcp.org to inquire about beginning or continuing a program at your school. External Links: Click on the links below for more information. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program Maryland Teacher Professional Development Standards Leadership Development Blackboard Services National Board Certified Teacher Leadership Development Office Back to: Main Page: Office of Professional Development