New Leaders Mentor Program
Since 2005, Governors State University's Mentoring Program has been dedicated to supporting school leaders through initiatives such as the Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education (MILE) and, more recently, the New Leaders Mentor Program (NLMP). The NLMP equips new principals, assistant principals, assistant superintendents, and directors with essential tools and resources to make impactful decisions that benefit schools, staff, students, and the wider community.
The New Leaders Mentor Program is thoughtfully designed to:
- • Meet the needs of new administrators
- • Support leaders with 50 hours of one-on-one mentoring with experienced administrators (Face-to-Face and Virtually)
- • Provide monthly virtual professional development, ensuring administrators maintain their certifications. (Participants also receive an Administrative Academy Credit Course annually.)
Monthly sessions for the upcoming school year will explore topics such as:
- • Advancing Leadership Skills
- • Developing a Data-Driven Culture
- • Implementing School Improvement Plans and Equity Journey Continuum
- • Conducting Staff Evaluations
- • Strategies to Engage Families and Community
Costs for 2025-2026
District Participation Fee: $500
Participant Fee: $3,000 per participant
Request Info
For more information contact Dr. Saundra R.
Mickles at Smickles2@govst.edu or
call 708.235.2827.
Application
To participate: With superintendent’s approval, interested new leaders should complete and submit the application