Mentor Teacher Training (MTT) - Project Protégé

The Mentor Teacher Training (MTT) program aims to guide and support the experienced teacher in learning effective mentoring strategies through evidence-based and connected experiences. This is done to create an effective and supportive environment for high school students who strive to develop artful teaching skills through a Youth Apprenticeship experience. 

Participants will be awarded professional growth points for their efforts, with 45 points earned in the first school year and an additional 45 points earned in the second school year. Based on experiential learning and practical application of learned skills, the potential exists to earn 90 professional growth points.

MTT Program Overview

The Project Protégé Mentor Teacher Training (MTT) Program is divided into eight topic modules designed to help you grow as a mentor teacher. Each week consists of approximately four hours of online work and one practice challenge, during which you’ll apply your learning in your unique, real-world context.

Year One

Kick-Off: Identifying Your Mentor Self & Building Mentoring Relationships/Onboarding

Topic 1: Fostering a Growth Mindset, Trust,  & Resilience

Topic 2: Designing Appropriate Tasks & Shared Goals for Student Apprentices

Topic 3: Employing Co-Teaching and Modeling Strategies

Topic 4: Using Effective Feedback & Appropriate Data Measures (Student Data, Apprentice Data)

Mentor Teacher Summer Cookout 2026 (July)

Year Two

Topic 5: Promoting Self-Care, Professionalism, & Discovering Sources of Strength

Topic 6: Understanding the Art of Teaching: Creativity & Innovation

Topic 7: Ensuring Equitable Outcomes for All Students

Topic 8: Strengthening Communication & Collaboration

Mentor Teacher Summer Cookout Celebration 2027 (June)

MTT Program Learning Goals

• Use cycles of inquiry and the dialogic process to share and shape learning.

• Identify roles and relationships that support the development of apprentice teachers.

• Develop and consistently use strategies for co-teaching.

• Develop teachers who are reflective practitioners, able to critically assess their practice, and are committed to continuous professional learning.

• Cultivate an understanding of the creative possibilities and professional responsibilities of an educator.

• Foster collaboration and effective communication for all student apprentices.

MTT Program Timeline: 2025-2027

July 29 Kick-Off Meeting (9:30-11:30 p.m. EST)

School Year 2025/26

 August/September:  Topics 1 & 2

October/November: Application of Learned Skills

January/February: Topics 3 & 4

March/April: Application of Learned Skills

Mentor Teacher Summer Cookout 2026 (July 28)

School Year 2026/27

August/September: Topics 5 & 6

October/November: Application of Learned Skills

January/February: Topics 7 & 8

March/April: Application of Learned Skills

Mentor Teacher Summer Cookout Celebration 2027 (June 3)

*The MTT Program is a service provided as a free member benefit to schools that have signed an MOU agreement with the SIEC.