helping beginning teachers succeed: induction program

8/3/2019 Helping Beginning Teachers Succeed: Induction Program

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PASEO CENTER FOR EDUCATORS’ CONTINUING FORMATION



By Mann Rentoy



1. Begin with an initial four or five days oftraining (in classroom management andeffective teaching techniques) before school

begins.2. Offer a continuum of professional

development through systematic trainingover a period of two or three years.

3. Provide study groups where new teacherscan network and build support,commitment, and leadership in a learning

community.



4. Incorporate a strong sense ofadministrative support.

5. Integrate a mentoring or coachingcomponent into the induction process.

6. Present a structure for modelingeffective teaching.

7. Provide opportunities for inductees tovisit demonstration classrooms.



What works in producing effective

teachers is an induction processdesigned to train and acculturate

new teachers and teachers new tothe school. The processemphasizes the academic

standards, vision, and culture of theschool.



teach to established standards;

evaluate the effects of their instruction

on student performance;use student achievement data for

planning and curriculum;

tailor instruction to address specificlearning needs; and

thrive in the culture of the school.



Their induction program emphasizes five criticalattributes that are the cornerstones of the district’s

vision:1. Effective instructional practices

2. Effective classroom management procedures androutines

3. A sensitivity to and understanding of the FlowingWells community

4. Teaching as a reflection of lifelong learning andongoing professional growth

5. Unity and teamwork among administration,teachers, support staff, and community members

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