Proficient Mentor Training for Educators

Program Overview

听Mentoring is most effective when it is a collaborative process that supports growth for both the mentor and the mentee. Designed for educators seeking mentoring knowledge and skills, the Proficient Mentor Training for Educators Certificate Program introduces a research-based, theory-driven approach that blends academic foundations with practical applications. In this three-session online course, participants will explore the core principles of effective mentoring while also learning actionable strategies for fostering productive mutual relationships.听

What sets this program apart is the emphasis on collaboration. Rather than focusing solely on the mentor鈥檚 role, this program highlights how mentors and mentees work together to share knowledge, build trust, and achieve mutual success. To support this process, participants (the mentors in training) are provided with structured, ready-to-use tools and supplemental materials that simplify the mentoring experience.听听

By the conclusion of the program, participants will have the knowledge, skills, and tools to become proficient mentors who can create meaningful, measurable outcomes for themselves and their mentees. Program resources will help participants navigate challenges with confidence.听听

What You Will Learn

Acquire the requisite mentoring knowledge and skills to support beginning teachers
Apply collaborative and reciprocal mentoring methods
Assess participants鈥� knowledge and skills as reflective practitioners

By the end of this course, the successful student will be able to:

Define the basic elements of collaborative mentoring
Explain the responsibilities of mentors and mentees
Describe the steps in a formal lesson observation with rating protocols
Outline monitoring techniques to rate, analyze, and evaluate teaching practices

Who Should Attend?

Prospective mentors seeking training, such as veteran/master teachers, field supervisors, and retired teachers/school personnel
Practicing mentors seeking to augment mentoring knowledge and skills
Practicing teachers/administrators seeking additional instructional and mentoring information
Educators and researchers interested in mentor program development
Trainers interested in conducting professional development sessions听

What are the Eligibility Requirements?

Credential Requirements: Preliminary/Clear Credential, Teaching Certification/License, or equivalent. Individuals who are teaching with a Provisional or Intern Teaching Credential must be enrolled in an accredited teaching preparation program.

What are the Special Features of the Program?

The collaborative mentorship program is comprehensive and provides knowledge and skills in how to mentor along with the practical aspects of improving the discrete skills of beginning teachers. The unique feature of the program is that it not only provides content (WHAT to do), but it also provides specific strategies and tools (HOW to do).

Participants who successfully complete the course earn one (1) unit of extension credit, qualify for a pay increase, receive a mentor certificate, and add mentoring proficiency to their resume/portfolio. Qualified mentors may lead professional development sessions.

听Required Textbook

Title: The Art of Collaborative Mentoring: Supplemental Tools听
Companion Textbook: The Art of Collaborative Mentoring: A Practical Approach to Support Novice Teachers.听
Authors: Shirley R. Lal and Carrie Ann Blackaller听
Year Published: 2025.听
Print Version: ISBN: 979-8-3316-5019-3听
Digital eBook Version: ISBN: 979-8-3316-4999-9听

Modality & Course Organization

Live-Online via Zoom (lectures, discussions & activities): three (3) 4-hour sessions
Asynchronous Work (assignments & assessments): Participants can expect to spend 1-2 hours per week on coursework outside of class.

Course Assignments, Evaluation and Grading

Course assignments/assessments are designed to help students demonstrate their understanding of the mentoring process. Students will demonstrate an understanding or mastery of learning outcomes by (a) actively participating in discussions, (b) successfully completing all assignments, and (c) accurately responding to the learning outcomes assessment questions. Letter grades are based on the point system awarded for assignments/assessments. Students must receive a grade of C or better to pass the course.

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Online Course Schedule

Upcoming 2026 Sessions

Start听Date	End听Date	CRN	Dept	Course Title	Days	Hours	Reg.Deadline	Fee	Instructor
02/28/2026	04/11/2026	25687	TEX 513	Proficient Mentor Training for Educators	Sat	Asynchronous + 3 LIVE Online Sessions: 2/28/26, 3/14/26, and 3/28/26 9 am鈥�1 pm PT	02/24/2026	$205	CA Blackaller S Lal
05/30/2026	07/25/2026	38660	TEX 513	Proficient Mentor Training for Educators	Sat	Asynchronous + 3 LIVE Online Sessions: 5/30/26, 6/13/26, and 7/11/26 9 am鈥�1 pm PT	05/26/2026	$205	CA Blackaller S Lal
08/01/2026	09/12/2026	38661	TEX 513	Proficient Mentor Training for Educators	Sat	Asynchronous + 3 LIVE Online Sessions: 8/1/26, 8/15/26, and 8/29/26 9 am鈥�1 pm PT	07/28/2026	$205	CA Blackaller S Lal

* Schedule and costs subject to change at any time; consult with instructor for specific date details | Updated 3/25/2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this program available to international students?

Yes, course content and materials are generic and have universal application.

Do I have to have any previous education mentoring experience?

No, previous mentoring experience is not required.

How much coursework is required outside of the classroom?

Participants can expect to spend 1鈥�2 hours per week on coursework outside of class.听

Do I have to have a teaching credential to participate in this program?

Yes, most mentors are typically credentialed teachers.

Do I have to be teaching currently to participate?

No, but you must have prior teaching experience.

Do I have to have prior teaching experience in order to participate in this program?听

Yes, we recommend students have a minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience.听

As a mentor, do I need to be assigned to a potential or designated mentee?

No, you do not... But if you have a potential mentee candidate, we welcome them to apply.听

Simulations / Interaction Skills Scenarios

There will be in-class interactive assignments and participate in discussions and activities that highlight lecture topics.听Active engagement and participation is required.

Digital & Print Certificate Request

A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of the required courses.

Note: Once you have completed all the required courses, you may request your certificate via our online application. The processing time is approximately 6-8 weeks from the time of submission, and includes both a digital certificate link and a printed physical certificate.

Apply to Receive the Certificate 鈻�

Learn more about Digital Badges & Certificates 鈻�

听Information & Registration

When you're ready to register for courses, call 310-243-3741 (Option 1).听

The deadline to enroll for courses for most certificate programs is FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS or earlier before the class begins; please check the Course Schedule for the program to ensure that you can enroll on time.

Have other questions?
Check this program's FAQs (if provided), or simply call: 310-243-2075, email: learn@csudh.edu, or use our LiveChat 鈫� to ask questions or leave a detailed message regarding this program.

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