2025 INTC MENTOR CONFERENCE 

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

CONFERENCE DETAILS 

Date: June 18, 2025

Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 

Location: The I Hotel and Conference Center

The I Hotel is located on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus at 1900 South First Street, Champaign, IL.

CONFERENCE CRITICAL ISSUES

Please consider sharing your expertise, lessons learned, and promising practices as we seek to identify and build upon the assets that are already present in our schools, districts, and universities. Your session(s) should address one or more of the Conference Critical Issues listed below:

• Establish an Equity-Focused Program Design, Vision, and Goals
• Engage Local Leadership Teams for the Systematic Coordination and Support of Induction, Mentoring, and Teacher Leadership
• Allocate Resources Equitably
• Collaborate in the Implementation of Induction, Mentoring, and Teacher Leadership Practices
• Establish Mentor Roles, Responsibilities, Selection, and Assignment Based on Evidence-Based Practices
• Create Professional Learning, Learning Communities, and Onboarding for Mentors
• Develop and Maintain Protocols for Formative Assessment and Continuous Improvement
• Create New Teacher Professional Learning Communities Focused on Development of New Teacher Practice
• Provide Support for Evidence-Based Goal Setting Cycles
• Implement a Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Process
• Maintain Wellness for Administrators and/or Staff
• Address Time Management for Administrators and/or Staff
• Promote Teacher Retention
• Enhance Teacher Recruitment
• Celebrate Short Wins
• Share Your Story - What Works Where You Are

PREPARING AN ENGAGING SESSION

Past conference attendees have shared that the best breakout sessions are those that combine interactive, hands-on activities with practical, real-world applications. Each session should create a collaborative environment where participants can share experiences, brainstorm solutions, and practice new strategies in a supportive setting!

PROPOSAL GUIDELINES

Your proposal should include:

• Session title (10-word maximum)
• Session abstract for inclusion in the conference booklet (75-100 words)
• Session description (up to 500-word maximum)