This resource demonstrates how to build effective, active teacher mentoring programs-from helping new teachers implement active classroom principles to creating a schoolwide climate for mentoring.

Introduction -- 1. The need for heroes -- 2. The need for speed -- 3. Clarity and substance -- 4. Ramping up relationships -- 5. A place for everything -- 6. Everything in its place -- 7. When good gets better -- 8. Perspiration and inspiration -- Epilogue -- Appendix: Support from an extended family -- References.