Be the best mentor for early career teachers Mentors are critical to the success of new and aspiring teachers. In a time when so many teachers are leaving the profession within the first few years of their career, empowering mentorship can make a world of difference―not only for teacher retention, but instructional quality and positive student outcomes. Written for any mentor who is new to the role or wants to reinforce or build upon their existing skills, The Mentor′s Guidebook walks you through the core concepts of being an inspiring mentor and guide. Inside, you′ll discover Your personal Mentorship Modality - How to create an environment for effective mentorship and build and maintain your momentum - An exploration of various mentorship models known to be successful - The role that school leadership plays in your success - What to do when things do not go as planned Help reclaim and reframe the narrative of what it means to be a teacher today. With effective mentorship strategies, you can make a difference in retaining and inspiring new teachers for years to come. "Addressing the critical need for informed and personalized mentoring, this book is essential reading for those supporting early career teachers. Its strength lies in actionable advice, such as guiding questions for nonjudgmental conversations and mentoring routines that map essential steps for effective professional partnerships. The Mentor’s Guidebook empowers mentors to create supportive environments that foster professional growth and ensure the success of early career teachers." -- Dr. Tiffany Bastin Published On: 2025-03-28 "Mentoring can be impactful IF both the mentor and mentee entering into the relationship with a learner′s mindset. The Mentor′s Guidebook helps accomplish that success with clear frameworks, real-world examples, and reflective exercises that will provide guidance for both experienced mentors and those new to the role." -- Peter DeWitt Published On: 2025-03-03 " The Mentor′s Guidebook not only provides incredibly practical tools for mentors, but also speaks to the heart of the mentorship relationship. Serving as a call to action, this book inspires leaders to foster a collaborative culture within which our schools flourish. Read this book and you will not only understand mentorship more deeply, you will also be able to take steps to support the teachers you work with. The Mentor′s Guidebook compels the reader to provide support to those around them and provides the structures schools and systems need to prepare a generation of teachers for the rewarding careers ahead of them. It should be on every principal and superintendent′s bookshelf. I deeply enjoyed reading this book and it will clearly impact my relationships for years to come." -- Davin Hildebrand, EdD Published On: 2025-03-03 Vince Bustamante, EdD , is a Calgary-based instructional coach, curriculum content developer, and author. Vince specializes in working with teachers, leadership teams, schools, and school districts in implementing high impact strategies and systems. With a strong background in implementation, assessment, and deep learning, he is passionate about understanding and evaluating teachers′ impact. Having worked with schools and school districts across North America and internationally, he brings a wide variety of experience and perspectives when looking at school improvement, pedagogical and leadership development, and implementation of high impact strategies across school environments. Vince’s doctoral research focused on the sustainable implementation of professional learning across school districts and the impact of long-term school partnerships. Vince has co-authored two bestselling books with Corwin Press: Great Teaching by Design and The Assessment Playbook for Distance and Blended Learning . His other title, Leader Ready: Four Pathways to Prepare Aspiring School Leaders , is also available from Corwin Press. You can find more information about Vince at www.vincebustamante.com . Timothy P. Cusack, EdD, has over 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal, and superintendent. Having taught in rural boards in northern and southern Alberta, Tim also has 10 years of experience as a school leader (K–12) and 8 years of experience as a system leader of a large urban school board. Tim currently serves as the Dean of Education of Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) where he leads a teacher preparation program (after degree in education) and a Master of Education in educational leadership program. His doctoral research focuses on new teacher preparation, teacher mentorship, and leadership development. His dissertation (University of Portland, 2020), which centered on preparing aspiring school leaders, evolved into his first book with Corwin: Leader Ready: Four Pathways to Prepare Aspiring School Leaders (2023). Tim has worked with school jurisdictions across Canada and the United States