For
Potential
Mentors
WHO CAN MENTOR?
Mentors are current or former reading specialists who have been trained in structured literacy or are licensed as Reading Specialists. Unfortunately, the definition and qualifications for licensure differ by state and jurisdiction. In D.C., OSSE offers a reading specialist license, but many other accreditations may qualify you to become a mentor such as successfully completing our clinical practicum experience and having coaching experience. If you have questions about your qualifications, please simply email us at dcreadingclinic@gmail.com.
WHY MENTOR?
Mentors are reading specialists or have been highly trained in structured literacy, have seen the positive effects of structured literacy, and know how much learning the code can change a child's life. Mentors collaborate with Reading Clinic staff, other mentors, and our clinic teachers to ensure that quality instruction is being taught, modeled, and delivered to students. Mentors will complete the semester knowing they have drastically improved one teacher's practice and influenced hundreds more students. New mentors are paid a $2,000 stipend at the end of their service.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?
Mentors collaborate with our Reading Clinic Teachers in approximately 10 in-person and virtual meetings during the semester. Those meetings include a brief meet and greet, collaboration at 4 night classes, modeling of 4 sessions, 2 in-person observations, and other touch-points as needed. Mentors also provide lesson guidance for all lessons.
Mentors are invited to apply from a pool of current mentors and licensed reading specialists. If you are interested in mentoring and believe you meet the requirements above, please email dcreadingclinic@gmail.com for more information.