Mentor Teacher & Content Leader Endorsements

Our fall/winter cohort is now closed. A new survey will be available soon with 2020 sign-up information and to be added to our mailing list.

If your school district has a need for winter/spring 2020 group training, please contact us.

Current Deadlines

August 30, 2019                     Scholarship Deadline
September 4, 2019               Registration Deadline 

Costs

Whether you desire the mentor or content leader endorsement, they require two courses plus the completion of state specific tasks which we built within the courses.  For Fall and Winter Quarter 2019, we are offering scholarships for both endorsements!  The scholarship deadline is August 30th. 

With the scholarship, you will be responsible for approximately $316.60 per course plus the $40 registration fee. The amount remaining after the scholarship is applied is due in October. This does not count the state required BloomBoard fee.  There will a limited number of vouchers available.  

​Serving as a mentor or content leader is an incredible opportunity to prepare leaders in education and bring prestige to our profession. We are honored at Louisiana Tech University to provide graduate coursework to prepare Louisiana's leaders for the future.
                                                                                    Dr. Amy Vessel

TEaM Expansion

The CRRC is proud to announce the expansion of our TEaM model!  The Louisiana DOE has approved us to offer Mentor Teacher and Content Leader certifications.  We are the first  university to provide both programs.

We have enhanced the current state curriculum with our TEaM model as well as infused innovative technology throughout the program.  Our program is completely online and counts as graduate course credit for both our CIL and EdLeader Masters Programs!  We host monthly Zoom meetings to help you complete the tasks and are available to assist face-to-face as needed!

Get started adding these endorsements today!

Endorsements Available

What are the Mentor Teacher and Content Leader Endorsements?  These are certifications you can add to your teaching certificate and are important steps on the leadership path.  Below is a breakdown of endorsements available:

• Elementary Mentor Teacher
• Secondary ELA Mentor Teacher
• Secondary Math Mentor Teacher
• Universal Mentor Teacher
• ELA Content Leader
• Math Content Leader

​How could I use the endorsements/certification?
A mentor teacher is a classroom teacher who supports aspiring teacher residence and new teachers, as well as more experienced teachers needing additional support.  This endorsement is required beginning Fall 2020 to host a resident.  A content leader is a classroom teacher or district leader which specializes in a content area (currently math or ELA) and supports that discipline on the school or district level. 

Where do I go to get started?
Your first step is to follow the red SIGN UP button under the flyer on the left and complete the form.  Afterward, you will receive an email outlining your next steps.  
(A 2020-2021 sign up link will be added soon. Please provide contact information so we can reach out to you with next cohort updates.)

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Is cost the only thing holding you back?

Even with the scholarship, sometimes it is hard to come up with funds to support your goals.  Below are three places to help you take the next step:

• Principal - Due to the scholarship covering the majority of the program cost, sometimes principals have funds to pay the remaining balance.  This would be your first stop.
• Title 1 and CIR/UIR - If your school is Title 1 or CIR/UIR, you will want to reach out to the director.  Most of the time they have funds to use toward professional development and programs such as this especially when they are connected to endorsements.
• Payment Plan - Contact us to find out about payment plan options.  Please note that the payment for the Fall course must be paid in full before you can pursue the second course in the Winter.

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Resources

Not Current Graduate Students - Amp Enrollment Directions  If you are not currently a LaTech graduate student, you will need to complete the following steps to register as a Life Long Learner OPEO and enroll in EDCI/EDLE 569  http://bit.ly/OPEOstudent
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Current Graduate Students Enrollment Directions If you are currently a LaTech student, you will need to complete the following steps to enroll in the EDCI/EDLE 569 course http://bit.ly/GRADstudent

COE Hub - Open daily WH Suite129 with a variety of EdTech tools, creative studio, assistance, and resources.

CRRC Library - Open daily WH 214 with professional books including Danielson Framework for Teaching Tool (2013) and St. Cloud State University Co-Teaching Model resources are available to all mentor/content teachers for checkout.
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Direct Contacts - Amy Vessel avessel@latech.edu or Lisa Dick ldick@latech.edu