Mentorship
Looking for a mentor? Mentorship is an important part of the YAA Teacher Training Program and continues through Advanced Training Levels. Not sure? TTP Students have 4-6 months after entering the program to choose a mentor. Choose a YAA Senior Teacher who is available for mentorship, who has regular classes accessible to you in-person or online (these are additional to your TTP but necessary for your learning process), and who teaches in a style you wish to emulate. Mentors set their own pricing for classes and mentorship hours.
The YAA Teacher Directory is available to help. You can filter search results in the directory to show YAA Senior Teachers near you or those who have online classes. Some have indicated if they are available for mentoring. Call or email teachers directly for more information.
Mentoring Opportunities
If you are a YAA Senior Teacher, our program is in need of mentors. YAA Senior Teachers are eligible to mentor students in their own communities under the auspices of the YAA Teacher Training Program (YAA-TTP). YAA-TTP classes are held in-person and on Zoom, so they are now easily accessible throughout Alberta. Additional hours, such as weekly classes, practicum hours, and extra workshops can all be taken with local mentors. Mentorship extends beyond basic 200-Hour training to all Advanced Training Levels.
If you are interested in mentoring students within the YAA-TTP, ensure you click the 'Available for Mentoring' checkbox in your Teacher Directory listing. The more information we have about you, where you teach, your style of teaching, etc., the easier it is for us to match you with prospective students. Please consider promoting the YAA-TTP within your classes as your regular students may not know that they can join our high quality training program with you as their mentor!
If you are an experienced teacher but not yet YAA Certified, your first step is YAA Equivalency Certification. Teachers with substantial training and experience may already qualify for Advanced Training Levels.
Questions?
Contact the Coordinator at ac.ag1734542422oy@tr1734542422ec1734542422 with any questions or concerns. We are here to help you work with your community so together we can help Alberta thrive!