New Teacher

Induction Program
EA 8820- Fall 2019

Elizabeth Tallent
Emily Xu
Part I The 1st Year Plan
Session 1
Month: August (Three days prior to students arrival)
Topic: Orientation
Rationale: The feelings of teamwork and collegial support are built as the new team members are
welcomed aboard.
Who will present: Superintendent, Human Resources Director, Mentors
Goals: Administrators and mentors will foster positive relationship with new teachers; familiarize new
teachers with community and culture of the district; importance of district's mission and goals and
district policies and procedures.
Description: The orientation will cover basic district information, an overview of Payroll Benefits, a
technology overview and a distribution of equipment, a presentation of the Mentoring Program and
questions and answers. A bus tour will be conducted by the superintendent. New teachers will have
lunch at a local restaurant with the Superintendent, and members of the district staff.
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Session 2
Month: September
Topic: Classroom Demonstration and Model Classrooms
Rationale: New teachers need an opportunity to observe master teachers’ classrooms and learn the
techniques of classroom management implemented by them.
Who will present: Building principal and Master Teachers
Goals: Teachers will learn how to decorate the classroom, and set up routines and procedures; learn
the classroom management techniques;gradebook; build connections with Master Teachers
Description: New teachers visit model classrooms. They observe classroom routines of Master
Teachers with the emphasis on Classroom Management and Cooperative Learning. New teachers
and their mentors schedule the following observations.
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Session 3
Month: October
Topic: Evaluations and Observations
Rationale: A strong teacher evaluation system is central to improving teacher quality. The
evaluation system should set clear, rigorous performance expectations for teachers that lead to
strong student achievement.
Who will present: Principles and Human Resources Director
Goals: New teachers will be familiarized with the process for using Talent Ed Evaluation tool;
learn how to set goals by using the Student Growth Measurement Planning Form and what
evidence about student growth they should provide; the teachers will learn the observation
protocols.
Description: The principals and human resources director will make a presentation on process
for using Talent Ed Evaluation tool. The administrators will walk the new teachers through the
online evaluation system Talent Ed and answer any questions about evaluations. 4
The 1st Year Plan
Session 4
Month: November
Topic: Parent- Teacher conferences/ relationships
Rationale: Teachers need to cultivate the partnership with parents, boost parents involvement
in schools and understand how to communicate with parents effectively
Who will present: Building principal and union representatives
Goals: Teachers will learn the communications skills; the importance of communicating
educational achievement and behavioral concerns; how to resolve and respond to conflict.
Description: Administrators distribute handouts about quality conferences. Practice
role-playing with new teachers. Discuss and help teachers with parental communication- phone
calls and written or e-mail communication. Questions/experiences from the first couple of
months of school.
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The 1st Year Plan
Session 5
Month: February
Topic: Child Protective Services, 504 Plan and IEP
Rationale: The teachers play a role in preventing and responding to child abuse and neglect.
The 504 Plans legally ensure that students will be treated fairly at school. The teachers need to
modify the classroom environment, adjust their teaching strategies, and make other
adjustments to the students who are qualified for the 504 plans.
Who will present: Director of Instruction and Human Resource Director
Goals: Teachers will learn how to respond to child abuse and neglect; how to modify the lesson
plans and classroom environment to protect the rights of kids with disabilities in school.
Description: Administrators make presentations on Child Protective Services, referrals, 504
Plan, and IEP. The new teachers review the handouts and discuss the differences between 504
Plan and IEP.
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The 2nd Year Plan
Goals Topics Approaches

To vary classroom Instructional Practice Mentors help mentees develop

instruction to meet all units of study that engage
students on their varying levels
student needs
(ie. differentiation).

To provide a framework Curriculum Materials Mentors provide access to

for new teachers to follow materials that support the
teacher in their content area.
the common core
Materials that follow the criteria
based on the common core.

To develop SMART goals Student Improvement New teachers analyze what they
Specific Plans want to accomplish, why it is
important, what resources are
Measurable
needed and how this will help
Relevant
the average student.
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The 3rd Year Plan
Goals Topics Approaches

To become a Teacher/Student New teachers connect their

Improvement Plans professional growth plan to
teacher researcher their student growth plan.
Teachers reflect on teaching
through journaling, select a
problem and develop an action
research study.

To collaborate with PLCs -Professional Community of learners -

Community Learning Faculty work together to
fellow teachers collaborate. Teachers have
collaboration rooms and
common preps to work
together on strategies.

To hone teaching Professional PD’s that connect with

Development subjects and lessons being
skills through PD taught.
The 4th Year Plan
Goals Topics Approaches

To provide Periodic Mentor Mentors evaluate

teachers, at least once
effective and Check-ins during the year, in the
timely feedback classroom to give insight
and suggestions for
improvement. This can
be an optional activity
for feedback requested
by the teacher

To share the Teacher Researcher Present results of

teacher research to
results of data and fellow teachers,
reflect on teaching administration, the PTA,
practices or during Parent Night
(Curriculum Night).
Evaluation of the Program
● Learning communities allow teachers to collaborate in making lessons that benefit the varying needs of all
students. Through collaboration, teachers can discuss ideas and practices that have been successful in the
classroom. It also allows teachers to align the curriculum for each grade level in order to make smooth
transitions based on skills and knowledge of content.
● Teachers will have the opportunity to grow and learn from teacher leaders in their grade and/or content area.
This will allow new teachers to increase their effectiveness in creating a classroom environment where
students are challenged at their level of learning for the best outcomes.
● Professional cohorts among teachers working in the same subject and/or grade levels will achieve consistency
between teachers and grade levels. Building Units by Design and collaborating across the curriculum to
ensure students are building on skills from grade level to grade level.
● New teachers keep journals and identify problem areas they would like to evaluate. As teacher researchers,
they will collect data, analyze and evaluate it to inform them of best practices. The teacher will adjust their
lessons to the learning needs of their students.
Evaluation of the Program

● When working with students on units with clear learning objectives, it is important for
students to understand what they are learning and why they are learning. Each day the
teacher will write a learning objective on the board. These learning targets will inform
students of the lesson, and keep the teacher focused on the purpose of the unit.
● Reflecting on best practices, teachers will implement lessons and make modifications
based on the outcomes. Teachers will evaluate lessons identifying what is working and
not working. This process of specific, measurable goals and the reflection of their
effectiveness will result in ongoing professional learning.
● New teachers will align their professional goals with their student goals. They will work
with all stakeholders to ensure a community of learners. Teachers will practice classroom
management that builds respect, responsibility, and safety.