NeXGen Mentorship
Equip educators and leaders with tools to foster meaningful, growth-driven mentorship relationships inspired by Dr. Matthew X. Joseph’s book.
About the course
Inspired by Dr. Matthew X. Joseph’s book NeXGen Mentorship: Ignite, Engage, Excel, this course equips educators and leaders with practical tools to foster meaningful, growth-driven mentorship relationships. Across four interactive sessions, participants dive into trust-building, goal-setting, navigating challenges, and sustaining long-term impact.
How it works
You will join a group of 2 to 5 colleagues, and as a group, you will meet 4 times, either in person or online, at a time you all agree on.
Join a circle
Organize your study group with colleagues during the match period.
Agree on a schedule
Decide the most convenient time for your sessions, online or in person.
Join and collaborate
When the session arrives, connect with your colleagues and complete the activities together.
What's included
Requirements
- Current teaching position or educational role
- Basic computer literacy and reliable internet access
- Willingness to engage in interactive group learning
- Openness to implementing new strategies in classroom practice
Course syllabus
Session 1: The Mentorship Mindset: Foundations and Trust
- • Explore the purpose and mindset of modern mentorship
- • Reflect on personal stories and define core mentorship values
- • Learn how to build trust and establish strong mentor-mentee matches
Session 2: Setting Goals and Bringing Mentorship to Life
- • Understand and apply SMART goal-setting in mentoring
- • Turn mentorship ideas into action through active engagement strategies
- • Practice real-world mentorship through role-play and shared reflection
Session 3: Overcoming Roadblocks and Sustaining Growth
- • Identify common mentorship challenges and how to address them with resilience
- • Engage in collaborative problem-solving and case study analysis
- • Plan for continuous growth with a personal learning roadmap
Session 4: Your Mentorship Legacy – Reflection, Action, and Celebration
- • Reflect on the mentorship journey and identify key growth moments
- • Create a personal action plan for future leadership and mentoring
- • Celebrate achievements and commit to a long-term mentorship mission
Meet the instructor
Matthew X. Joseph
Dr. Matthew X. Joseph is the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning in New Bedford MA. He is also the CEO of X-Factor EDU consulting and publishing. Experiences such as Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, elementary school principal, classroom teacher, and district professional development specialist have provided Matt with incredible insights on how to best support teaching and learning and led to nationally published articles and opportunities to speak at multiple state and national events.
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