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Applications for Fall Cohort #6 Are Open
The program serves as a support system for PK-12 dance teachers with fewer than five years of experience (mentees) in the PK-12 field of dance education. It will also give dance teachers with five or more years of experience in PK-12 (mentors) an opportunity to reach out and assist new educators. New PK-12 dance educators will be paired with experienced dance education mentors, basing matches on criteria such as similar job attributes, disposition and philosophical outlook, and needs. Both mentor and mentee should plan for a two year commitment, however it may continue and grow in an alternate form for as long as the participants wish.
Click Here to Read the Background of the PK-12 Mentorship Program
Click Here to View Videos of a Current Mentor and Mentee
The Mentorship application is 45 questions long and needs be completed in one sitting. Please be prepared by previewing the questions below before you start the application. We suggest having your answers prepared before starting the application.
Applications close April 4th, 2023
If you have already applied for Cohort #5 please do not apply again.
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Questions? Email mentorship@ndeo.org
***Current Mentors/Mentees DO NOT need to apply to continue with Cohort 4 or 5. This application is for Cohort 6. Current mentors should apply only if they would like to be considered to serve as mentor in Cohort 6***
As a mentor, you will have the opportunity to draw from your experience as an educator as you guide a newer dance teacher, significantly contributing to the sustainability of the PK-12 dance education field. If you work in a district with a qualified teacher evaluation system, your participation in the NDEO PK – 12 Mentorship Program may provide exceptional evidence of your service to the field, thus supporting strong ratings.
We learn something new every day. This is especially so during the first few years of teaching in PK-12 as you work to juggle teaching responsibilities, curriculum development, program administration, performance productions and your teacher evaluation and tenure process. As a mentee, you will have the support of an experienced mentor/coach selected to match your personal disposition and current teaching situation.
The application contains several short and long response questions in regards to environment, teaching philosophy, strengths as an educator, and more.
Each mentor/mentee will need to agree the following guidelines if selected:
A Mentor or Mentee may be removed from the program for not adhering to the above listed guidelines.
Not a current NDEO Member? First, sign up For NDEO Membership, OR renew your expired membership before you complete the application. Both Mentor and Mentee must be current NDEO members to apply and remain members throughout the duration of the relationship.