ABOUT SUMMER MENTOR INSTITUTE

Texas Education THRIVE at the UT College of Education is excited to be hosting a FREE learning experience focused around coaching, mentoring, and support systems for early-career teachers. 

This experience will take place June 3rd and 4th at The University of Texas at Austin - Commons Conference Center. More information about start/end times, parking, and logistics will be sent to you prior to the conference. 

The institute will feature interactive sessions facilitated by UT faculty, doctoral students, and educators from surrounding Austin-area school districts, focusing on: 

Transformational Mindsets: which we define as cultivated stances and values that prioritize an asset-based, reflective, and empathetic frame used to inform the multidimensional work of mentors, early-career teachers, and school leaders. These mindsets include: embracing self-awareness, recognizing strengths, fostering growth and resilience, designing at the margins, and pushing for change.

Instructional Practices: that support the design and delivery of differentiated, high-quality instruction for all learners; are informed by data collection; and demonstrate and encourage safe, engaging, and responsive classroom environments.

Coaching Strategies: inclusive of observation and feedback cycles; building strong, caring, and responsive interpersonal relationships; and creating a culture of continuous learning for long-term success.

Navigating Systems: in ways that  build and leverage relationships and resources, advocate for students, self, mentee, and systems change; translate policies and culture into practice.

Reference last years agenda via the interactive link below

Conference Details