This is an advanced level course ideal for mentors, coaches, directors, assistant directors, consultants and others who impact the work of early education teachers.

This 5 session, 16-hour course is focused on increasing skills to facilitate the professional growth of early childhood education teachers. It goes beyond instruction and guidance to address topics unique to adults including:

  • learning styles and developmental stages of adult learners,

  • coaching strategies,

  • analyzing assessment data and differentiated instruction,

  • effective classroom observations,

  • targeted mentoring,

  • the gradual release model of responsibility,

  • conducting classroom visits and giving feedback,

  • creating action plans and

  • reflective practices.

Contact us or call 817.831.2111 to receive course scope and sequence and notice of the next class before we publish online!

2023 Course Scope and Sequence

There is a 30-minute lunch break (on your own) during each class module meeting.

Session 1:
Saturday, June 10, 8:30am – 12:30pm, 4 training hours
Mentors: Who We Are & What We Do
Explore the mentor role, characteristics and different perspectives of the mentor lens.

Session 2:
Saturday, July 8, 8:30am – 12:30pm, 4 training hours
Mentor Model & Approaches
Discover the mentor model for working with teachers and the mentoring approaches to get the greatest results. Also, explore ideas for teacher self-assessments.

Session 3:
Virtual Self-Paced
Strength-Based Coaching & Facilitating Change
Examine ways to focus the mentoring visits on teacher strengths and facilitate lasting change in instructional practices.

Session 4:
Saturday, July 22, 8:30am – 12:30pm, 4 training hours

Classroom Visits with Focused Observations

Preparing for the visit is a key element of a mentoring role. Discuss observing classroom practices during classroom visits and initiating the coaching conversation.

Session 5:
Virtual Self-Paced

Reflective Practitioners

Asking the right questions can guide teachers in becoming reflective in their daily instruction. Explore closing the visit and developing the action plan.

Total Class Hours: 16

All class sessions will meet in person at the Camp Fire Offices in Fort Worth.

Camp Fire First Texas
2700 Meacham Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76137

Fee:

$525 if paid in-full
OR
pay as you go for $90/class (for a total cost of $540)

Jacob D

I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire…

Jakob D., College Senior; Camp Fire Alum, Former Counselor

My time as a Camp Fire camp counselor is something I'm especially proud of. I learned to never give up, to always keep trying...what I learned from Camp Fire has helped me of live my life with forward momentum. I keep trying to learn new skill sets. I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire, and from my elders.
Dakani

I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.

Camp Parent

My son had many difficulties in 3rd grade, and he was so defeated by the end of the school year. He wasn't excited about a new camp, but quickly changed his mind after the first day. He also won a Leadership Award, and for the kid that didn't win anything all school year, it was so very meaningful. I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.
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