Mentor Teacher & Content Leader Endorsements
TEaM ExpansionLouisiana Tech University offers both Mentor Teacher and Content Leader training through all online graduate coursework. The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) has approved both pathways in June 2019.
We have enhanced the current state training with our TEaM Model mentor training curriculum as well as innovative technology tools from our HUB center. Our program is completely online in two graduate 3-hour semester hour courses. These hours can be applied to our Educational Leadership graduate program or be used as +30 hours. Faculty offer optional Zoom meetings to help you complete the tasks and are available face-to-face on campus. CostThe estimated cost per teacher for two graduate courses would be approximately $2,650.00. ( That includes the cost for two 3-semester hour graduate courses as well as the $40 application fee).
We hope to be able to apply scholarships to these courses. In 2019-2020, the total cost for both classes and the application fee was $850. That's a cost savings of $1,800 per person provided by our university. We will work diligently to apply scholarships where applicable, but this cannot be guaranteed until we receive new guidelines for the 2020-2021 academic year. We recommend estimating the $2,650.00 cost per participant when applying in the LDOE superapp. NOTE: Districts will be responsible for all Bloomboard costs. 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:
A mentor teacher is a classroom teacher who supports aspiring clinical residents and new teachers, as well as more experienced teachers needing additional support. This endorsement is required by September 1, 2020, of all mentor teachers hosting clinical residents. A content leader is a classroom teacher or district leader who specializes in a content area, ELA or Mathematics, and supports that discipline on the school or district level. 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. |
Endorsements AvailableMentor Teacher Training Cohort 1
First Course - Summer Session II (July - August) EDCI-569 -684 INT TO MENTOR TCHR/CONTENT LDR Call Number: 40871 Dates: July 13, 2020 to August 13, 2020 Second Course - Fall Quarter (September-November) EDCI-570 -V84 MENTOR TEACHER Call Number: 12516 Dates: September 10, 2020 - November 19, 2020 ELA Content Leader Training FIRST COURSE - SUMMER SESSION EDCI-569 -684 INT TO MENTOR TCHR/CONTENT LDR Call Number: 40871 Dates: July 13, 2020 to August 13, 2020 Second Course - Winter Quarter (December - February) Registration will begin at the end of October, 2020 Math Content Leader Training First Course - Summer Session EDCI-569 -684 INT TO MENTOR TCHR/CONTENT LDR Call Number: 40871 Dates: July 13, 2020 to August 13, 2020 Second Course - Spring Quarter (March - May) Registration will begin mid-February 2021 How do I Enroll?STEP 1: Apply to Louisiana Tech's Graduate School. Here is a helpful instructional guide to help you navigate this process.
GUIDE TO APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL You will choose "life long learner" or LLL if you are not pursuing a graduate degree. For summer 2020, our university president has waived the standard $40 enrollment fee to apply. STEP 2: Receive an acceptance email from Louisiana Tech providing you with an email address and registration information on how to register on BOSS. STEP 3: Register for your summer and fall classes in our BOSS system. the course information is listed above. The most important numbers are the call numbers. STEP 4: Receive access to Moodle on the day courses begin. Dr. Vessel and Dr. Basinger will contact you through your Louisiana Tech email address, so check regularly. What if my district is funding my training? For individuals and small groups registering, save your registration receipt for reimbursement purposes from your school/district. For larger groups from one district participating, contact Dr. Amy Vessel. |
