The Mentor Program benefits early childhood mentors.
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Recognition
Exemplary providers are identified by their peers and the community. Mentor
certificates are displayed in child development programs; Mentors are
profiled in newsletters and program brochures.
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Training
Mentor candidates receive initial training in the supervision of adults in
the classroom, and in program quality assessment. Once selected,
Mentors receive ongoing training in mentoring, advocacy, selected child
development topics, etc. An annual Mentor Institute provides additional
in-depth training to a select group of Mentors.
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Compensation
Mentors receive ongoing compensation for the supervision of student
teachers, and for their own in-service training. In previous years, average
stipends earned have represented a 5-6% pay increase to the average Mentor
salary.
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Empowerment
Mentors gain increased awareness of the importance of their voices in the
effort for improved child care. Annual Professional Development activities
are individualized to encourage each Mentor to develop her or his advocacy
skills. Involvement in professional organizations and activities such
as the National Association for the Education of Young Children, California
Mentor Caucus, Worthy Wage Campaign and the National Mentoring Alliance is
encouraged.
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Career development
Mentoring allows providers to advance on the career ladder without leaving
the classroom. Additional child development course work and conference
presentations are also supported and encouraged through Professional
Development requirements.
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