Table 4

Strategies to support EPP and school district collaboration to support students with a SLD

StrategyDescription
Wraparound mentorship
  • 1.

    Frequent mentor/mentee check-in’s

  • 2.

    Opportunities to debrief and self-reflect through conversation and goal-setting with the mentor/mentee

  • 3.

    Key stakeholder meetings to foster continuous improvement of the EPP based on the unique needs of the partnerships with the school/district, and/or novice teacher(s)

  • 4.

    Monthly meetings with the mentor, mentee, and members of the school/district multidisciplinary team to ensure clarification on student individual education plans (IEPs)

Collaborative professional development opportunities
  • 1.

    Attendance at school/district professional development with ample time to debrief and self-reflect with the mentor/mentee

  • 2.

    Attendance at state/national professional development with ample time to debrief and self-reflect with the mentor/mentee

  • 3.

    Mindful individualization of professional development suggestions for the mentee based on specific career growth areas of opportunity

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