Resources

ACDA State Mentoring Programs

Ohio Choral Directors Association Mentorship Program (link)
Ohio's mentoring program is designed especially for elementary and secondary school choral conductors. The program aims to foster supportive and creative relationships that include coaching, evaluation, and supplemental written materials. The state's website provides additional information about the program, as well as an application.

Alabama Choral Directors Association Mentoring Program (link)
Alabama Choral Directors Association has a mentoring initiative for college students and young teachers. The state's website provides additional information about the program, as well as an application for either a young teacher (1-5 years of experience), college student, or mentor (5+ years of experience).

Iowa Choral Directors Association Mentoring Program (link)
ICDA's mentor program matches new educators with an experienced observation mentor. At ICDA's summer symposium, district chairs attempt to identify the mentees in their district and find active mentors for all of them. If an ACDA member is a new teacher or interested in becoming a mentor, email the ICDA mentor chair at mentor@iowachoral.org.

For Developing the Mentoring Relationship

Mentoring Agreement - Suggested Talking Points.pdf
To get the most out of your mentoring experience, ACDA strongly suggests that mentors and mentees talk about expectations and goals for the mentoring relationship. Use or reference this helpful guide for this critical process.

Tips for Mentees.pdf
Some tips on how to make your mentoring search and experience more meaningful.

Goal Setting Worksheet.pdf
Includes a basic model of goal setting and a worksheet for mentor and mentee to cover together.

Building the Mentoring Relationship - Mentors.pdf
Learn how to build a satisfying relationship with your mentee.

Suggested Mentoring Activities for Mentors and Mentees.pdf
Need some ideas of activities to do together as a mentoring pair? Check out this list broken down by category.

For Mentors

ACDA Mentoring Guide -All You Need to Know about Being a Mentor.pdf
This comprehensive guide defines what a mentor is, highlights expectations for both mentors and mentees, explains how the ACDA Mentoring Program works and provides guidance on how to have a positive mentoring experience.

Mentor Role Description.pdf
This one page document gives a general description of the role of an ACDA Mentor.

Sample Mentor Profile.pdf
Wondering how to create a compelling mentor profile that will capture the attention of potential mentees? Check out our sample profile.

For Mentees

The First Conversation - A Guide for Mentees.pdf
Mentees, if you need help starting that first conversation with your mentor read this guide.

Sample Introductory Email for Mentees.pdf
Feeling nervous about initiating contact with your new mentor? Use our sample email as a reference.

ACDA Mentoring Guide -For Potential Mentees.pdf
This comprehensive guide defines what a mentee is, highlights expectations for both mentors and mentees, explains how the ACDA Mentoring Program works and provides guidance on how to have a positive mentoring experience.

Sample Mentee Profile.pdf
Having trouble filling out your profile? Check out this sample for some ideas.