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Mentor Survey 2003 (click here)
The Utah Mentor Teacher Academy (UMTA) is a statewide program which started in 1986 as part of the Utah Learning Resource Center (ULRC) personnel development project. The Utah Learning Resource Center is funded by a grant awarded through the Utah State Office of Education. The purpose of the UMTA is to refine and enhance the leadership skills and knowledge of highly qualified educators through training focused on interpersonal and communication skills, effective school practices, modeling, effective presentations, coaching, collaboration, and facilitation techniques. The UMTA has trained over 700 teachers across the 40 school districts and state-operated programs in Utah since 1986. School districts utilize the expertise of mentor teachers in a variety of creative ways in order to expand, strengthen, and improve the quality of services to all students with disabilities and strengthen local school district capabilities.
Teachers selected for membership in the academy participate in two-day professional development sessions seven months a year, for a two-year period. Upon completion of the two year training program, mentors are invited to continue their professional development through attendance at a yearly Utah Mentor Teacher Academy Conference. Applications for the 2003-2004 academy are due on June 9, 2003. |
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The Utah Mentor Teacher Academy Conference is an annual event devoted to reuniting mentor graduates and current mentors. This conference provides mentors the opportunity to meet as a group to continue networking and to maintain mentoring skills. This two-day conference provides mentors with time to reflect on current educational issues as well as to celebrate successes of the past. Exemplary practices and programs from around the state and nation are highlighted, and participants have the opportunity to obtain new skills by attending an array of keynote and breakout sessions. The Utah Mentor Teacher Academy Conference is a valued part of the Utah Mentor Teacher Academy tradition.
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