Program History

KEEPS, a Mentoring and Induction Program, was developed for Mansfield ISD for the 2002-2003 school year. It is a program for teachers...by teachers. KEEPS stands for Knowledge-based Encounters Ensuring Professional Success and serves MISD as both a recruiting ad retention tool. The program has been instrumental in providing a comprehensive support system for novice teachers commensurate with their level of need.

Research

The foundation for the research and training modules for KEEPS consist of various best practice resources, strategies and tips for Mentoring and Induction Programs. The program design, subsequent training activities and program forms were developed locally to support this basic framework of beliefs.

(Click)    Research & Training Guide

WHAT'S INSIDE?
The Rationale for Mentoring
Understanding the New Teacher
New Teacher Development
Selecting Mentors
Mentor Characteristics and Roles
Categories of Support
Types of Mentoring
Obstacles to Mentoring




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