To:       History Mentor Teachers
From:  Gayle Olson-Raymer, HSU University Supervisor

RE:       Discussion Questions for Apprentice Teachers and Mentor Teachers, Fall Semester

Following is a list of discussion questions that apprentice teachers are required to address with you during the first several weeks of their apprentice teaching experience.   I am hopeful that you will be able to find some time before the middle of September for a discussion so that your apprentice teacher can return this form to me..  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 826-4788 or at go1@humboldt.edu. Thank you for your cooperation and I look forward to visiting your classroom during this semester.

• What classes will I be observing over the course of this semester?
• How and when will I be introduced to the students?
• How do you envision my role in your classroom during the observation phase? 
• How do you envision that my roll will change over the course of the semester?
• Can we arrange for you to introduce me to your colleagues in the department as well as other teachers you think I may want to observe this semester?
• Can you suggest ways for me to get to know administrators at the school site?
• What do you believe are the most effective teaching strategies for the middle school/high school classroom?
• Is it possible for me to attend staff meetings?  In-service meetings?
• How will you formally and informally evaluate my progress throughout the semester?
• Do you have a course syllabus for the school year that I can follow as the course progresses?  (Please attach if available)
• How may I get a copy of the school’s discipline policy?  (Please attach)  What are your discipline policies?

I have discussed these questions with my student teacher.  Below, I am including my contact information for this semester - prep period, school phone, and email address.

Mentor Teacher______________________________________________

Mentor prep period _____ School phone _______________ email address ______________

I have discussed these questions with my mentor teacher.  

Apprentice Teacher______________________________________________

To:       History Mentor Teachers
From:  Gayle Olson-Raymer, HSU University Supervisor

RE:       Discussion Questions for Apprentice Teachers and Mentor Teachers, Spring Semester

As your apprentice teacher approaches the Spring semester, it is important to address the the following list of discussion questions. I am hopeful that you will be able to find some time before mid-December for a discussion so that your apprentice teacher can return this form to me.   If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 826-4788 or at go1@humboldt.edu. Thank you for your cooperation.

• What are your expectations of me next semester?
• I have prepared a preliminary letter to notify parents that I will be taking over the class next semester.  Could you please review it and make any appropriate changes?
• Is it appropriate for me to develop my own classroom management and discipline plan as long as it conforms with the school’s specific policies?
• How will I take attendance?
• How will I document grades - manually or electronically?  If electronically, how will I be trained in the school’s program?
• When is a parent-teacher conference necessary?  Will I be able to attend parent-teacher conferences?
• Will I be solely responsible for grading/evaluating students in my classroom?
• What should I do if I learn that one of my students is at risk of, or is being abused?
• What should I do if a student misses 5 or more days without my being notified?
• What if I suspect/know a student has learning disabilities?  Where do I direct them?
• How will my absences be handled?
• How will you formally/informally evaluate my progress throughout the semester?

I have discussed these questions with my student teacher. 

__________________________________________________________
mentor teacher

I have discussed these questions with my mentor teacher. 

__________________________________________________________
student teacher