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=Alleghany Induction and Mentoring Program=

The Alleghany Induction and Mentoring Program (AIM~P) is a project of Alleghany County Public Schools for first, second, and third year teachers. Teachers new to the profession in this school division are assigned a mentor for a period of three years during which time they also participate in professional development activities. The program goals for AIM~P are:
 * To attract and retain new teachers in Alleghany County Public Schools
 * To support the transition of new teachers from pre-service to classroom teaching
 * To accelerate mastery teaching
 * To create professional learning communities of novice and experienced teachers
 * To provide "just in time" staff development activities that address topics of interest or concerns identified by new teachers and mentors
 * To socialize new teachers into the school, school division, and community through the mentor and new teacher relationship
 * To enhance communication between administrators, mentors, and beginning teachers

The focus for year 1 is management, parent communication, and induction into the profession. The focus for year 2 is instruction and assessment. The focus for year 3 is professional development.

For more information about this program, please contact: Mary Jane Mutispaugh, Director of Instruction at mmutispaugh@alleghany.k12.va.us Jan B Hobbs, Director of Human Resources and Pupil Personnel at jhobbs@alleghany.k12.va.us

AIM~P Year 1

AIM~P Year 2

AIM~P Year 3

AIM~P Mentors