Mentoring Program (AMP)
by Ann Ainsworth
August 15, 2009
For many years MASA has had a network of experienced
superintendents to mentor new superintendents as they entered the
field. Since 2005 superintendent mentoring has been coordinated by
MASA through the program created by the Missouri Partnership for
Mentoring School Leaders, commonly known as AMP.
The MASA Mentoring Committee will pair new superintendents with a
veteran superintendent as a mentor. New K-8 superintendents will go
through AMP for principals, unless they have previously served as a
principal.
Successful superintendents in each MASA region will be asked to
serve as mentors. Mentor training will be provided through the MCSA
Online Video Professional Development Program.
Ten (10) hours of face-to-face contact is required between mentor
and new superintendent. A log of such time must be completed and
turned in to MASA for the mentor to receive the stipend. This
contact time must be completed by April 30.
The new superintendent should log all contact hours with
experienced superintendents in support of certification renewal.
Mentor/mentee roundtables will be provided at the DESE
Conference in August, MSBA/MASA Fall Conference in October, and
MASA Conference in March. These sessions will focus on timely
issues and leadership. They should be attended by mentor and
mentee. DESE will provide program support as needed and be
provided with mentoring data.
If possible, mentor/mentee matches will be made by July 20 of each
year.
Cost to the school district for new superintendent to enroll in AMP
program: $300
Administrator Mentor Registration Form
Mentoring Log form
If you have any questions regarding the Mentoring Program, please contact the MASA Office, the mentoring committee representative from your MASA region, or one of the co-chairpersons of the MASA Mentoring Committee, Chris Gaines, Superintendent at Wright City R-II School District at 636-745-7200 or Tina Woolsey, Superintendent at Mexico School District at 573-581-3773.
Click here for MASA Mentoring Committee Member information.
