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Want to Be a Mentor Teacher?

Help lead the next generation of teachers!

If you are an experienced teacher who wants to mentor a GVSU student in their Teacher Apprenticeship or Teacher Internship, we would love to hear from you. Contact [email protected] to learn more.

Undergraduate Handbooks

Elementary Education

Elementary Education Teacher Apprenticeship Handbook

  • Currently updating

Elementary Education Teacher Internship Handbook

  • Currently updating

Secondary Education

Secondary Education Teacher Apprenticeship Handbook

  • Currently updating

Secondary Education Teacher Internship Handbook

  • Currently updating

Special Education

Special Education Teacher Apprenticeship Handbook

  • Currently updating

Special Education Teacher Internship Handbook

  • Currently updating

Birth to Kindergarten

Birth to Kindergarten Handbook

  • Currently updating

Graduate Teacher Certification (GTC) Handbooks

Midterm Evaluations - Important Info

Mentor Teachers will receive a packet including the evaluation forms. Here is what to do:

  1. Fill out the written evaluation form (it's a Word document).
  2. Give the completed form to:
    • Your student apprentice or intern, OR
    • The clinical instructor, OR
    • Mail it to: Teaching and Learning Department, 401 Fulton St. W, 419C Richard M. DeVos Center, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Mentor Teacher Learning Modules

These modules are designed to help our teachers become great mentors!

  • Work at your own pace.
  • Learn about hosting a GVSU teacher apprentice or teacher intern.
  • Receive a certificate when you finish.
  • The modules are not required, but very helpful!
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