Role of BTA Coordinator

The most important responsibility of the Beginning Teacher Advisor (BTA) Coordinator is to provide ongoing support for our mentors. This support is provided by Friday Forums, weekly professional development opportunities, to enhance the knowledge and skills of the mentors. The coordinator facilitates the Friday Forums and is available to meet with mentors individually throughout the week.

Other responsibilities of the BTA Coordinator include

• Making school visits, often meeting with building administrators and touching base with the beginning teachers;
   

• Meeting with district representatives to assess the effectiveness of the mentoring program in each district;
   

• Keeping abreast of goals and initiatives in each of the four school districts;
   

• Serving as liaison with the New Teacher Center in Santa Cruz; and
   

• Working with district representatives by providing assessment and evaluation input for the mentors.
  
  
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