Mentor Modules is a practical library for mentoring school leaders. Through short, focused lessons on coaching, instructional leadership and school culture, we help new principals and teacher-leaders build the skills that great mentoring usually provides — and that too many leaders never get.
Good leaders are mentored, not born
New school leaders are often thrown into the deepest end with the least support. Mentor Modules fills that gap with clear, bite-sized lessons drawn from the best of leadership mentoring — the conversations, models and habits that turn a capable teacher into a confident leader.
Coaching & mentoring
How to coach teachers and be coached yourself.
Instructional leadership
Leading learning, not just managing a building.
Culture & growth
Building a school where people thrive.
What you’ll find here
- Focused lessons on mentoring and coaching
- Guidance on instructional leadership
- Ideas for building school culture
- Support for new principals and teacher-leaders
Latest modules
- Mentor Modules – Workshops to enhance the development of school leaders.
- Knowledge of Standards – Mentor Modules
- Supporting Effective Instruction – Mentor Modules
- Conducting Teacher Evaluation and Feedback – Mentor Modules
- Coaching Language and Techniques – Mentor Modules
- Establishing Mentor Relationships – Mentor Modules
Frequently asked questions
Who is Mentor Modules for?
New and aspiring school leaders — principals, assistant principals and teacher-leaders — and the mentors who support them.
Is it free?
Yes, every module is free to read.
Who writes Mentor Modules?
Every module is written by Dr. Gloria Hayes, a leadership coach. More about the site.