ook cover for Mindful Mentoring: A Reflective Guide for Mentors and Mentees by Carol Pelletier Radford, featuring an abstract botanical illustration in green, white, and burgundy.

Mindful Mentoring- Supporting the Development and Well-Being of Novice Teachers

SMEC

September 21, 2026

Mindful Mentoring ~ Supporting the Development and Well-Being of Novice Teachers 

Instructor: Carol Pelletier Radford, EdD, with online mentor Barbara Shurtleff EdD

Participants: Mentors, Lead Mentors, and Administrators

Date/Times: Individual Registration: August 17–October 17, 2026. Course must be completed by November 17, 2026. District cohorts may register and select their own start and end dates.

Location: Online/Asynchronous

Course #: 2026-37

Course Info Contact: Sherri Tetrault, 508-998-5599 ex. 130, stetrault@smecollaborative.org

Course Description:

Summer - Fall 2026

Mindful Mentoring ~ Supporting the Development and Well-Being of Novice Teachers (An updated and refreshed version of the previously offered Mindful Mentoring: Supporting Novice Teachers course)

This asynchronous training course prepares mentors, lead mentors, and administrators to support novice teachers. The course includes an intentional mentoring protocol for purposeful mentoring conversations, the role and responsibilities of a qualified mentor, observation and feedback ideas, and well-being strategies.

Two books are required for this course:

  • Mentoring in Action: Guiding, Sharing, and Reflecting with Novice Teachers

  • The First Years Matter: Becoming an Effective Mentor

Both books are available on Amazon. Bulk orders with discounts: contact Corwin directly at 1-800-233-9936.

Options for Using the Mindful Mentoring Course:  

  • Individual Mentor Training: Individual mentors may register and complete the course independently.

  • Train-the-Trainer: A small group of lead mentors or district leaders may complete the course and use the content to provide mentor training within the district using the books.

  • District Cohort: Districts may use Mindful Mentoring as their mentor training program, with first-time mentors and mentors needing a refresher completing the course as a cohort.

15 PDPs for teachers seeking to become qualified mentors and administrators who want to learn more about supporting and retaining novice teachers.

Cost: $150 plus the cost of the required books.

The course fee includes:

  • Videos and audio messages

  • Reflection prompts and e-journal

  • Book readings and podcast episodes

  • Introductory phone call with an online mentor to customize assignments

  • Individualized feedback on lessons and final reflection

  • Certificate of Completion from SMEC for 15 PDPs