Mentor On-going Opportunities
BEST Approved Mentor Faculty
Mentor Roundtables
Mentor Ongoing Opportunities are year-round opportunities for mentors to continue their learning in community with other mentors. After attending Mentor Academy 101 or Nakia Academy, mentors can choose an on-going learning community to engage with others throughout the school year. These are opportunities for mentors and coaches to build knowledge, practice skills, collaborate with colleagues, and reflect on their work supporting educator growth and pursuing educational equity.
Please see BEST Roundtable as part of the Learning and Development Pathways.
BEST's Roundtable offerings are open invitations. Participants can attend one or all sessions of one or more Roundtables based on their needs and interests.
BEST Roundtable Purpose
BEST Roundtable offerings are rooted in Washington Standards for Mentoring. Participants will engage in learning experiences to deepen their understanding as well as developing mentoring practices aligned with the Standards for Mentoring.
- Deepen understanding of instructional mentoring and educational equity.
- Practice and develop mentoring skills and competence in Washington State Standards for Mentoring.
- Connect with others who do similar work.
- Roundtable Schedule
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Title Date and Time Register BEST Roundtable: SPED/ESA Oct 9 2025 | 4 - 6pmNov 6 2025 | 4 - 6pmJan 8 2026 | 4 - 6pmFeb 5 2026 | 4 - 6pmMar 5 2026 | 4 - 6pmMay 7 2026 | 4 - 6pm
Zoom link will be provided after registration.BEST Roundtable: General Oct 14 2025 | 9 - 11amNov 18 2025 | 9 - 11amJan 13 2026 | 9 - 11amFeb 10 2026 | 9 - 11amMar 10 2026 | 9 - 11amMay 12 2026 | 9 - 11am
Zoom link will be provided after registration.BEST Roundtable: Engaging in Learning through Elena Aguilar's book, Arise Oct 8 2025 | 10am - 12pmNov 12 2025 | 10am - 12pmJan 7 2026 | 10am - 12pmFeb 11 2026 | 10am - 12pmMar 11 2026 | 10am - 12pmMay 13 2026 | 10am - 12pm
Zoom link will be provided after registration.BEST Roundtable: School Counselor Oct 9 2025 | 4:30 - 6:30pmNov 13 2025 | 4:30 - 6:30pmJan 8 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pmFeb 12 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pmMar 12 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pmMay 14 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Zoom link will be provided after registration.BEST Roundtable: General Oct 13 2025 | 10am - 12pmNov 17 2025 | 10am - 12pmJan 12 2026 | 10am - 12pmFeb 9 2026 | 10am - 12pmMar 9 2026 | 10am - 12pmMay 11 2026 | 10am - 12pm
Zoom link will be provided after registration.BEST Roundtable: Arise (BIPOC) Oct 15 2025 | 10am - 12pmNov 19 2025 | 10am - 12pmJan 7 2026 | 10am - 12pmFeb 4 2026 | 10am - 12pmMar 4 2026 | 10am - 12pmMay 6 2026 | 10am - 12pm
Zoom link will be provided after registration.BEST Roundtable: BIPOC Educators Oct 8 2025 | 4:30 - 6:30pmNov 19 2025 | 4:30 - 6:30pmJan 21 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pmFeb 18 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pmMar 18 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pmMay 20 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Zoom link will be provided after registration.BEST Roundtable: General Oct 13 2025 | 4 - 6pmNov 17 2025 | 4 - 6pmJan 12 2026 | 4 - 6pmFeb 9 2026 | 4 - 6pmMar 9 2026 | 4 - 6pmMay 11 2026 | 4 - 6pm
Zoom link will be provided after registration.BEST Roundtable: Asynchronous Sep 15 2025 | 8am - May 15 2026 | 5pm - Learn more about BEST Mentor Roundtables