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Mentoring is at the heart of successful Grow Your Own (GYO) teacher programs, shaping the experiences and outcomes of candidates while addressing workforce needs. But what do GYO candidates truly need from mentoring, and how are districts evolving their approaches and practices to meet these demands?

Join us for a dynamic discussion to explore the future of mentoring in GYO initiatives. We’ll dive into:

• Lessons learned and future directions: What insights can we elevate and learn from on what’s working, what isn’t, and where mentoring needs to go next?
• Who GYO candidates are and what they need: How can and should we tailor mentoring to support different candidate pools as they navigate preparation?
• State-level strategies: How can states support GYO programs to sustain high-quality mentoring and measure its impact?
• The evolving role of mentoring: What opportunities are there for mentorship in GYO to create stronger pipelines, better-prepared candidates, and lasting impact on student outcomes?

This webinar will feature real-world experiences and actionable insights from leaders shaping GYO programs at all levels. The conversation will equip you with new learning on elevating mentoring practices in designing GYO initiatives.

^Featuring:

• ^{Dr. Sarena Shivers Executive Director at Talent Together}
• ^{Sophie Meuch, Educator Development Specialist at Talent Together}
• ^{Nicole Sinclair, Educator Development Specialist at Talent Together}
• ^{Tawnya Lubbes, Associate Professor of Education, Eastern Oregon University}
• ^{Kristen Pratt, Associate Professor, Education & Leadership, Western Oregon University}
• ^{Dr. Lynne Gardner, Senior Policy Analyst, Educator Pathways and Workforce Initiatives, Educator Advancement Council}