Enriching teachers at entry and administrative levels

A group of people in a mentorship class for beginning teachers

International Education Week spans November 18-22 and Governors State University’s (GovState) School of Extended Learning (SXL) is highlighting the growth opportunities for those mentoring the next generation of learners.

Whether a beginning teacher or an administrator seeking mentors, SXL offers all educators the chance to connect with others over best practices, resilience training, cultural competency, English Language learning workshops, and more.

There are four program options: New Leaders Mentor Program, Beginning Teacher Program, English Language Training for Parents, and Spanish Language Classes for Teachers and Administrators.

For new leaders looking for guidance, the New Leaders Mentor Program offers 50 hours of one-on-one collaboration and assistance throughout the school year and monthly professional development, including one Administrative Academy Course per year. Mentorship comes from experienced individuals who worked in school districts across the South suburbs.

Anyone in the early stages of teaching can look to the Beginning Teacher Program for support throughout their first and second years of teaching. This includes insightful training activities for new teachers and their selected mentors, ongoing professional development, and mentorship from experienced teachers within the school district.

If language training is needed, both English and Spanish courses are available. Both offer flexible scheduling with a customizable curriculum based on the needs of the course participants.

For more information, visit the educator training webpage or contact Dr. Akiko Ota, English Language Learning and Educational Partnership Director at (708) 534-3143 or aota@govst.edu.