1. By: Adrienne Woolley

2. Strategy 6: Establish a Communication System Strategy 4: Strategy 5: Identify Orient Assigned Essential Tasks ParaprofessionalStrategy 1: Strategy 2: Strategy 3:Get to Know Allocate Time Locate aYour School for Reflecting Mentor Teacher

3. Schedule anappointment with theschools principal.Discuss: Schools mission & vision statements School improvement plan School profile Principals expectations of teachers School schedule

4. Maintain a journal to record daily or weekly thoughts and feelings about his or her school experience. Conduct a self- evaluation at the mid- point and end of year.

5. How a mentor teachercan help you: Serve as a role model Share knowledge & skills Provide support and encouragement Act as a listening ear For best results, have weekly contact with your mentor teacher.

6. Essential Tasks: Special education administrative tasks General classroom and instructional tasks Non-instructional tasks Professional learning tasks

7. What should theteacher include in theorientation session? Define the individuals roles & responsibilities An outline of classroom expectations & procedures Discuss the rules of confidentiality A tour of the school Review of the faculty handbook Basic school information How paraprofessional will be evaluated

8. Create an informative and user-friendly web pageConduct an orientationsession, parentworkshops, andinformation sessions

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