Mentor Application Form

Applications for the Fall 2025 mentor cohort are OPEN through June 13, 2025. Review of applications begins on June 6, 2025. Mentor training takes place July 28 - August 8, 2025. Thank you for applying!

MentorMT addresses Montana’s critical rural teacher shortage by providing expert mentoring for new and underprepared classroom teachers. The program offers grade-level and subject-area mentoring to build effective pedagogy and content knowledge for the mentee’s grade level and discipline. Mentees who enroll in MentorMT benefit from a vibrant professional learning community as well as one-to-one mentoring from a seasoned practitioner who provides instructional guidance and curricular support as well as encouragement and empathy. Thank you for applying to be a mentor in your field!

MentorMT mentors are active or eligible retired Montana K-12 teachers with:
  • a minimum of three years full-time classroom teaching experience
  • demonstrated expertise in content and pedagogy within a grade band
  • experience with and empathy toward rural education issues and concerns

MentorMT mentors are qualified to help their mentees:
  • implement research-supported instructional practices
  • deepen grade-level and subject-area content knowledge
  • incorporate strategies that promote equitable learning
  • navigate the complexities of teaching and school culture
 
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