Program Overview
The National Mentor Training and Certification Program™ curriculum is strategically aligned to the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL). The 2019 edition of Leading Learning Communities: Pillars, Practices, and Priorities for Effective Principals serves as the guiding framework alongside NAESP’s mentor competencies.
Participants are awarded the National Mentor Certification upon successful completion of both parts of the program. The National Mentor Certification is valid for a period of 3 years and can be renewed through participation at a one-day recertification training session.
National Mentor Certification fulfills Bethel University, St. Paul, MN requirements for EDUC802 Leadership Evolution, three doctoral-level semester credits. Participants who wish to earn the graduate credits at zero tuition cost can apply to Bethel online to be a non-degree seeking, individual course student. There is a one-time $200 transcription fee. More information about Bethel’s Doctor of Education: Leadership in K-12 Administration program can be located at this website.
Program Fees
Contract with NAESP
NAESP can contract with school districts, states, and local LEAs to deliver private training, certification, and recertification opportunities. For more information, please contact Katie Earley at kearley@naesp.org or 703-518-6264.
Upcoming Trainings
All Leadership Immersion Institute Mentor Training and Mentor Recertification Training sessions will take place virtually. To register for a training, please click on the appropriate link below. Please note that the online registration system will only accept credit card payments; to pay by check, purchase order, or to register a group/team, please contact kearley@naesp.org.
Leadership Immersion Institute Mentor Training
Participation requires completion of a pre-requisite activity, the Top 5 CliftonStrengths assessment, which should be purchased from Gallup. Complete the assessment in advance so that you come to the training with an understanding of your results.
- November 15-16, 2023 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm ET | Registration is closed. Training is at maximum capacity.
- February 7-8, 2024 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm ET
- May 8-9, 2024 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm ET
Mentor Recertification Training
- October 19, 2023 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET | Registration is closed. Training is at maximum capacity.
- October 19, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
- March 21, 2024 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET
- March 21, 2024 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET