New Leaders Mentor Program

NLMP

Mentoring can be defined as an experienced person sharing their knowledge, skills knowledge, skills, and support with another person to help them to progress. 

Governors State University School of Extended Learning’s New Leaders Mentor Program (NLMP) provides a system of support to educational leaders who are new to their position.  (Principals, Directors, Coordinators, Deans, Instructional Coaches, etc.) Each new leader is matched one-on-one with an experienced administrator as their mentor who will work closely with the new administrator to help promote success. Mentoring services for the school year are hybrid and will run from August through May. Mentors will meet virtually with their proteges in their district or at an agreed location, for a minimum of 50 hours throughout the school year. New Leaders and Mentors also participate virtually in monthly professional development for discussions and presentations on topics relevant to their practice.  An Administrator Academy Course per school year is also offered.

Some of the benefits of mentoring include:

  • Addresses the needs of newly appointed leaders
  • Promotes the success of new educational leaders
  • Fosters partnerships in problem solving and decision making
  • Exposure to ideas from different school systems
  • Develops a long lasting professional relationship

Costs for 2024-2025

District Participation Fee: $500
Participant Fee: $2,600 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

CONTACT US

Email: ContinuingEd@govst.edu

Phone: 708.534.4099