Full-Day Session for Cohorts 21 & 22Aligned with the "Somos Semillas" theme, the CALSA Mentoring Program Launch is a transformative experience designed to cultivate the seeds of leadership within our educational community. This comprehensive session establishes the foundation for meaningful mentoring relationships that will flourish throughout the two year journey, empowering both mentors and mentees to grow as transformational leaders in our schools and communities.
As educators, we each carry seeds of potential waiting to be nurtured. Through this carefully crafted launch experience, participants will engage in collaborative dialogue and innovative strategies to develop mentoring relationships that foster professional growth, cultural responsiveness, and lasting impact.
Session Components:
- Interactive opening that honors our diverse cultural heritages and leadership journeys
- Research-based frameworks for effective mentoring in educational settings
- Structured mentor-mentee matching activities focused on compatible growth goals
- Collaborative development of personalized mentoring plans with clear milestones
- Tools for emotional intelligence enhancement in leadership contexts
- Strategies for navigating complex educational challenges through mentorship support
This session embodies the spirit of "Cultivating the Future Together" by creating a supportive community of educational leaders committed to collective action and shared responsibility. Participants will leave with established mentoring partnerships, actionable growth plans, and renewed determination to nurture the potential within themselves and their school communities.
