Mentor–New Teacher Meeting Planner

Turn a broad mentoring conversation into one focused problem, one rehearsal, and one next step.

Best for
New teachers and mentors
Time to use
10 minutes
Related tips
29, 33, 38, 44, 48
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Your output: Leave with a precise request, useful evidence, and a follow-up commitment.

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1

Name one problem of practice

A narrow question creates a more useful conversation than a general request for advice.

2

Bring useful evidence

Use a small amount of evidence that helps both people see the same problem.

3

Request feedback or rehearsal

Ask to practice a move, language, or decision before using it live.

4

Commit to one next step

End with an action and a clear point for follow-up.

Use this with a mentor

What should we revisit at the next meeting, and what evidence will show whether the plan helped?

See a completed example
  • Problem of practice: My directions for group work take too long and students still ask what to do.
  • Evidence: Three groups asked for the first step again during yesterday's lesson.
  • Rehearsal request: Listen while I practice a 30-second direction and tell me where it becomes unclear.
  • Next step: Use the revised direction Thursday and bring the student task completion notes next week.