Effectively supporting beginning teachers is crucial for retaining these valuable educators and developing expertise concerning student achievement. During this two-day, interactive, retreat-like workshop, leaders, coaches, and mentors will gain specific ways to provide emotional, physical, and instructional support for beginning teachers.
Explore specific strategies for implementing research-based mentoring traits in districts, schools, or practices and walk away ready to equip beginning teachers with the confidence and skills to thrive in their early years and beyond.
- Understand the foundational research and theory on supporting beginning teachers.
- Explore how to identify effective mentors and understand how to establish a solid foundation for mentoring relationships.
- Acquire specific strategies to provide beginning teachers with essential physical, emotional, and instructional support.
- Frame essential instructional support strategies within a common language of instruction, including how to engage in goal setting, focused practice, focused feedback, observations, and discussions of teaching.
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Monday, September 29th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:00–8:45 a.m. |
Welcome, Introductions, Establishing Procedures |
| 8:45–9:30 a.m. |
Research and Background |
| 9:30–9:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:45–10:30 a.m. |
Understanding the Mentoring Framework |
| 10:30–11:30 a.m. |
Mentoring Behaviors |
| 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00–2:00 p.m. |
Physical Support |
| 2:00–2:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:15–3:15 p.m. |
Institutional Support |
| 3:15–3:30 p.m. |
Questions, Closure, Evaluations |
Tuesday, September 30th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:00–8:30 a.m. |
Welcome Back, Re-Introductions, Re-Establishing Procedures |
| 8:30–8:45 a.m. |
Review of Day One |
| 8:45–9:30 a.m. |
Emotional Support |
| 9:30–9:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:45–11:00 a.m. |
Emotional Support, Continued |
| 11:00–11:30 a.m. |
Instructional Support |
| 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00–2:00 p.m. |
Instructional Support, Continued |
| 2:00–2:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:15–3:15 p.m. |
Putting it All Together/Sharing Best Practices |
| 3:15–3:30 p.m. |
Questions, Closure, Evaluations |
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
Parking information: Parking rate of $15 for self park and $22 for valet
Parking rates are subject to change without notice.
In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Marzano Resources. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel.
Primary Hotel
The Grove Hotel
245 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, Idaho 83702
208.489.2222
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $259/night
Deadline: August 29, 2025
Venue
The Grove Hotel
245 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, Idaho
Participation Information
You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your local education authority for CEU availability.
Additional Information
Product code: WSL323
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Included with your registration
Supporting Beginning Teachers, Second Edition
Support and retain your best and brightest new teachers. With the guidance of the second edition of this acclaimed book, establish programs for better beginning teacher support and professional growth. Learn tips for overwhelmed teachers and how to address high teacher burnout.
Event Journal
We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Marzano Resources is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.
