Transcript NEST - NEW EDUCATORS’ SUPPORT TEAM
NEST - NEW EDUCATORS’ SUPPORT TEAM
IT TAKES A WHOLE DISTRICT TO RAISE A TEACHER
Youngstown City Schools
Wendy Webb, Ed.D. - Superintendent
Entry-Level Program Germaine Bennett – Executive Director of Human Resources Mary Carter, TSA – Coordinator of NEST Licensure Standards for Entry-Level teachers became effective on Jan. 1, 1998 Entry-Program shall include both a formal program of support, including
mentoring
, to foster professional growth of the individual and to prepare them for the
performance-based assessment
required for the 5-year professional license. (currently Praxis III)
Entry-Level teacher – Matthew Guarnieri – East Middle School – Grade 5
Entry-Level Teacher Responsibilities
Attend NEST Orientation Attend 9 monthly professional development meetings Maintain journal/ reflections on lessons and activities Observe mentor and other teachers modeling Best Practice lessons
Quarterly observation by mentor – evaluation in Pathwise Domains
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Praxis III assessment for EYTs with 2 year
Provisional licenses Daily/weekly contact with mentor
Entry-Level Teachers - EYTs EYT – Brian Veccia Brian won 3 rd Place in the City-wide Robotics Contest 25 out of 26 Entry –Level Teachers passed the Praxis III assessment in the 2001 – 2002 school year.
(assessment did not count) Two EYTs were required to take the Praxis III assessment in the 2002 - 2003 school year.
Both passed.
2003-2004 – 16 teachers passed the Praxis III 2004-2005 – 11 teachers had the Praxis III assessment
NEST PROGRAM -MENTORS
Carol Rook - Mentor Carol Rook and Matt Guarnieri – EYT and Mentor
Mentor Responsibilities
Provide Model lessons for EYTs Critique EYT’s Performance Attend all NEST meetings Turn in Monthly Reports NEST Orientation Reflection on teaching Daily/Weekly contact with EYT Nurture/Listen/ Support to EYT Written feedback to EYT Pathwise Training/Ohio First Training Mentor In-service Meet with Lead Mentor
NEST MISSION STATEMENT
As Entry-Level Teachers and Mentors in the Youngstown City Schools’ NEST Program, we strive for
EYT
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E
nthusiasm,
Y
earning for Knowledge, and
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eacher Growth.
DISTRICT AND UNION COLLABORATION
Our first NEST grant was awarded in 1998 by the Ohio Department of Education. It was written under the guidance of Dr. Susan Stevens. The Youngstown Education Association became a part of this grant by establishing union mentor positions. The YEA was also a part of the interview process for mentors. OEA provided various workshops for new teachers. We received grants from the ODE for four years. Grants are no longer available and the state pays $1100 to the district for each Entry-Level teacher.
NEA-SATURN/UAW PARTNERSHIP AWARD
The National Education Association awarded the 2003 NEA Saturn/UAW Partnership Award for Teacher Mentoring programs to our NEST program Eight Districts in the Nation will receive the award at the NEA convention in New Orleans in June 2003
Winners of the NEA Mentoring Award:
Conejo Valley – Thousand Oaks, CA Fairfield City Schools – Fairfield, OH Glendale Union – Glendale, AZ Hempfield Area – Greensburg, PA Plain Local Schools – Canton, OH Unified Schools, Antigo, WI
Youngstown City Schools, Youngstown, OH
'Partnerships in Pursuit of Quality Yield Success in the Classroom as well as on the Assembly Line'
NEA-Saturn/UAW recognizes programs that: Offer guidance to new teachers Professional support Personal growth Increase teacher-retention rates in each of their districts
Youngstown, Ohio. One of the first districts to receive a state grant to establish a mentoring program, the Youngstown City School District continues to be a leader in establishing new teachers through its New Educators' Support Team (NEST). This program pairs mentors and first-year teachers by subject-area, grade level and building, allowing for a unique and successful sharing of ideas, materials and methods. Mentors, all members of the Youngstown Education Association, are provided with mentor salaries, class coverage, and professional development opportunities and supplies. In addition to achieving a 92% rate of retention for new teachers, the teamwork between union and district officials saw 27 out of 28 of last year's participants successfully pass Ohio's assessment performance test.
1. Trust 2. Teamwork 3. Shared-decision making 4. Focus on quality 5. Training 6. Accountability for Results 7. Long-term ability to survive conflict and change
President of NEA – Reggie Weaver, Will Bagnola, Mary Carter, Corey Springer (Saturn Representative) - New Orleans – June 2003
The First Days of School
, by Dr. Harry Wong
Dr. Harry Wong has written several books for Entry-Level teachers. We use his books and videos in our NEST program.
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Delta Kappa Gamma
Article published in The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, Spring 2004 Mentors Inspiring Excellence: NEST New Educators Support Team
DKG is a professional honorary society of women educators. The Society promotes professional and personal growth of its members and
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