minnesota teacher induction program new teacher conference august 16-17, 2011
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Purpose of TIP
Assist entry-level teachers (ELTs) of high school agriculture become efficacious, effective, & successful!
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Objectives of TIP
Facilitate monthly professional development Address beginning teacher problems Provide psychosocial support
Acceptance, counsel, friendship, role model, social Provide teaching & program mgt. resources Provide opportunity to analyze & reflect upon
teaching Influence teacher efficacy Improve job satisfaction & teacher retention
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TIP Based on Lifelong Teacher Development (Steffy & Wolfe, 1997)
Increasing Teacher Effectiveness
Preservice
Induction
Apprentice
Professional
Expert
Distinguished
Emeritus
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TIP Activities
Conferences & SeminarsMAAE Summer ConferenceNew Teacher ConferenceFall Seminar (Fall Invitational)Winter Seminar (Ag Tech)End-of-Year Celebration
reflection & discussionstrategies & resourcescontent pedagogysharing of best practices
Develop a community of learners
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TIP Activities
Web Conference Meetings (UMConnect)
Efficient & cost effectiveSeven monthly meetings in 2010-2011Why?
• Stay connected to other ELTs (social network)• Share ideas and strategies (professional network)• Just-in-time mentoring (peer mentoring)
New feature• Breakout Rooms
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TIP Activities
Senior MentorHighly regardedAltruisticGeographical area3-5 day-long visitsReflective conversationPsychosocial support
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TIP Activities
Regional MentorMAAE memberNeighboring agriculture teacherProvide advice about FFA activities and
regional culture
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TIP Activities
TIP StaffDirector
• Overall leadership and managementCoordinator
• Personalized curriculum assistance • Coordinates sharing of instructional resources• Maintains TIP Website• Organizes UMConnect meetings
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TIP Results: The Numbers
Started in 1999-2000 school year 12 cohorts 195 ELTs ELTs told us:
TIP made a difference in their decision to remain in the profession
Social-network and peer supportSenior mentors and psychosocial support
TIP Partners
MAELC MAAE Minnesota Department of Education Minnesota FFA Alumni Minnesota FFA Association Minnesota FFA Foundation University of Minnesota Local school districts