TEAM New Mentor/Cooperating Teacher for 2026/2027 (Internal Torrington Teachers Only)

TEAM is designed around five professional growth modules in order to provide a framework for support of new teachers. These five modules are focused on the domains of the Common Core of Teaching (CCT):

• Classroom environment and student engagement
• Planning for active learning
• Instruction for active learning
• Assessment of learning
• Professional responsibility and teacher leadership

Experienced teachers wishing to be trained for the first time as TEAM Mentors or Cooperating teacher to a student teacher must complete the full application and supporting documents. Mentor compensation according to CT State Statute and the TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Teachers working as cooperating teachers for a student teacher are compensated directly by the university in the amount specified by the university, only.

Teachers selected need to attend all days of in-person training, and complete additional synchronous work to successfully complete the New Mentor Training.

The Torrington Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices, as set forth in compliance with the Office for Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person having inquiries concerning Torrington Public Schools' compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX should contact Kimberly Schulte, Director of Human Resources, at Torrington Public Schools, 50 Major Besse Drive, Torrington, Connecticut, or 860 489-2327, ext. 5451