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Hello:
You are invited to participate in our survey "New Teacher Mentor Programs." In this survey, approximately four people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about their mentor experience in new teacher mentor programs. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Renee Glasgo by email at the email address specified below.

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Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

 
 
 
 
Do you believe mentoring programs at your school successfully help you integrate into the school and your new profession as a teacher?
 
Yes, mentoring is helpful
 
No, not really
 
 
 
Does your school have a mentoring program?
 
Yes, my school has a mentor program
 
No, what is a mentor?
 
 
 
What is the teacher turn over rate at your school?
 
0-10%
 
11-20%
 
21-30%
 
31-40%
 
over 40%
 
 
 
Is your teaching mentor from your department ?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
How long have you been teaching?
 
1-3 years
 
4-7 years
 
8-12 years
 
13+
 
 
 
During your mentor program, how many times in a two week period did you communicate with your principal?
 
Daily
 
Once per week
 
Three times per week
 
Four or more times per week
 
 
 
At your school, do new teachers (1-3 years) seem to be getting enough support and/or staff development to encourage them to stay in the field of education?
 
Yes, look up support in the dictionary and you will see a picture of my school
 
Maybe, I think we're still figuring it out
 
No, what is support?
 
 
 
How do new teacher mentor programs compare to your mentor experience when you began teaching?
 
I'm not sure
 
Complete 360
 
They are the same
 
 
 
At your school, are new teacher paired with a mentor or a buddy teacher?
 
My buddy and me
 
Mentor
 
Combination
 
 
 
Would you recommend establishing a new teacher mentor program to a school that does not currently employ mentor and/or buddy programs to beginning teachers?
 
Yes, absolutely!
 
Maybe
 
No, mentors are overrated