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School City of East Chicago outlines mentor program to support first-year teachers
Summary
District director presented a draft teacher mentor program aiming to train mentors in May and launch systematic supports for first-year teachers in the 2025–26 school year.
Miss Christina Gutierrez, director of elementary curriculum for School City of East Chicago, presented a district teacher mentor plan designed for school year 2025–26.
Gutierrez said the program’s mission is “to support, encourage, and inspire educators by fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment,” and described five goals including improving first-year teacher retention, providing networks of professional resources, strengthening instructional capacity, and ensuring student needs are met. She told the…
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