Anticipation Phase

Description: (Sept - Dec) : The new teacher is excited, but anxious.

Mentor support can include building self-confidence through encouragement

Survival Phase

Description: (Jan - March): The new teacher is making it one day at a time, feelings of frustration are building.

Mentors can answer specific questions and concerns, working on one issue at a time.

Disillusionment

Description: (March-April): The new teacher may question their abilities and their decision to become a teacher.

Support can include time for discussion, a focus on reflection and successes, and/ making observations in other settings.

Rejuvenation Phase

Description: (April-May): Early career educators feel a sense of relief that they have survived until now, self-confidence begins to rise.

Mentor support can focus on curricular programs and new teaching strategies.

Reflection Phase

Description: (May - June): You made it! Early career educators begin planning for the next year.

Mentors can encourage self-reflection, what worked and what they would change for the upcoming year.