District leaders face a critical imperative to attract and retain teaching talent through flexible, ongoing, evidence-based support. New teacher mentorship presents a unique win-win opportunity by developing veteran teacher-leaders and onboarding new educators.

Rooted in the belief that purposeful and empathetic professional mentoring is a key lever to keeping great teachers in the classroom, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD provides thousands of support hours per semester to teachers in their critical first year of practice — all powered by a robust data engine for just-in-time supports.

Join Dr. Glenda Horner, Director of Professional Learning, and Tonya Dixon, Professional Learning Specialist, to dive into Cy-Fair’s teacher retention strategy and explore practical approaches to optimizing New Teacher Induction and mentorship program success.

• Dig into the three components of CFISD’s strategy — induction, mentorship, and reflection — and how they play out from the classroom level to administration
• Examine the differentiated supports provided to early career teachers and experience the process of using feedback for continued program improvement
• Learn how to equip Lead Mentors with the skillsets and mindsets to build strong relationships with early-career teachers