This training will walk through the process of completing the STOT and ensure the reliability of the assessment from person to person. It has videos examples of teachers and asks the participant to rate that teacher based on a standard. It will then explain the reason for the score for complete understanding. 

• Cooperating Teacher Training (3 hours)

These three modules will guide the participants on what to do before, during, and completing their mentorship. Each module is broken down into readings, videos, and reflective assignments for the participants to demonstrate what they have learned.  

Teacher Talk is a reflective exercise to be completed by the participants. Teacher Talk will have the participants reflecting and sharing on mentoring strategies, feedback on evaluations, and guidance moving forward.  

The directions for these observations are completed in the Cooperating Teacher Training. The participant with observe the student teaching a lesson. They will then sit with the student and UND supervisor to complete each observation giving feedback and directions on each of the standards on the observation. 

Here is where the participants will put into practice the STOT Training. The participant will observe the student teaching a lesson. They will then sit with the student and UND supervisor to complete each observation giving feedback and directions on each of the standards on the observation. 

Reflecting on their experiences with student teachers is crucial for professional growth and enhancing the teaching practice. They will be asked to reflect on the following topics: Observation and Feedback, Mentorship and Support, Professional Development, Challenges and Solutions, and Overall Impact. 

*This assignment will be completed by anyone who will be completing the 8- or 10-week option. This assignment will replace two of the observations. The participant will read two articles focused on mentoring student teachers and then complete a reflection on each article.