Transcript FLY Teacher Induction - SW/WC Service Cooperative

FLY Teacher Induction
Purpose of Teacher
Induction
Develop and continue lifelong learning for both
the new teachers and mentor teachers to improve
student achievement, instructional quality, and to
retain promising professionals in the field of
education.
2010 - 2011 Review
Training from Darla Harstad, Alexandria School District
Mentor Coordinator
1. Phases of First Year Teaching
2. Roles of Mentors
3. Peer Coaching
4. Networking with nearby districts
5. Tools for data collection and observation
2011 - 2012 Review
Deb Ludtke, MN Dept. of Ed (MN First 5)
1. State's idea of mentoring program
2. Cross-District Mentoring Program
Created subcommittees: Mentor Training, New Teacher Training,
Refining Program Documents, Second & Third Year Program.
Purchased resources for TIC Lending Library
Each district: provided mentor training and developed a Teacher
Induction Handbook
2012 - 2013 Review
Lori Bird, Director, Center for Mentoring &
Induction - Minnesota State University, Mankato
1. Instructional Coaching Training: Year Two
Program
Fine-tuned requirements for Second and Third
Year Programs
TIC Coordinators
Preferred Characteristics
• Understands and demonstrates components of effective
classroom instruction and management
• Exhibits effective listening skills
• Displays strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates efficient organizational skills
TIC Coordinators
Preferred Characteristics
• Understands the school and structures within the district
• Understands the needs of mentors and new teachers
• Maintains confidential relationships
• Possesses professional nurturing skills
TIC Coordinators
Duties
Make a three year commitment
Meet with all FLY Teacher Induction Coordinators
Fully implement a Second-year Teaching Induction structure focused on
instructional practices.
Fully implement mentee training during the school year. (These hours are
in addition to the current mentee orientation and initial trainings.)
TIC Coordinators
Duties
Continue full implementation of a comprehensive First-year Teacher
Induction Program using the FLY Induction Checklist and Rubric.
Communicate consistently with other consortium Teacher Induction
Coordinators. (The TICs will use the Moodle site that has been established
and other effective and efficient communication methods.)
Coordinate Cross-District mentors across the FLY districts.
Administer the FLY Mentor and New Teacher surveys and review the
results to help with continuous improvement of the program.
TIC Coordinators
Duties
Evaluate the Teacher Induction program by completing the FLY
Induction Checklist and Rubric in collaboration with the district
superintendent.
Utilize and provide recommendations for the Teacher Induction
Resource library to the FLY Professional Development Team
members.
Communicate with their FLY Professional Development Team
member to discuss additional training needs for the Teaching
Induction Coordinators.
Summary
Year One: Familiarization with teaching and the
district
Year Two: Coaching with an instructional focus
Year Three: Coaching with an assessment focus
Future
Implementing the framework developed by the
TIC subcommittee in individual districts to retain
and grow quality teachers.