Mrs. Stephanie Davidsmeyer-Alexander, PBIS External Coach

Ms. Lani Rae Bowen, IC/#117 Literacy Liaison

Mr. Lee Hovasse, Interim Superintendent of Schools

Mrs. Carol Kilver, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Ms. Lori Niemeier, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Craig Castleberry, Building and Grounds Director

Guiding Educators Makes Sense!

District #117 Mission/Vision of the

Educator Induction Program

• Welcome new staff to a professional environment• Alleviate the stress associated with a new job• Provide transitional support to new employees• Model customer service for the organization• Promote the retention/recruitment and

professional development of new employees• Result in student achievement!

Percentage of Educators Involved in Induction Programs

The Research Says….

What you do on the first days of school will determine your success or failure for

the rest of the school year.

40-50% of teachers will leave the profession within the first 7 years due

to the lack of support.

---Harry Wong

Leavers and Movers

The Benefits of Mentoring

• To improve teaching performance in order to raise student achievement.

• To promote the personal and professional well-being of protégé teachers

• To transmit the culture of the school system to protégé teachers

• To increase retention of promising protégé teachers

“When veterans and novices work together in a nurturing relationship, each

gets something of real value from the other. Veterans gain energy; novices gain

inspiration. Isolation fades, connection flourishes, pain turns into wisdom - a

joyful wisdom that makes the difficulties in our work endurable and keeps both veteran and novice coming back from

more.”“A Tale of Two Children” by David Shoemaker.

Phi Delta Kappan

Essential Components of a Mentoring Program

• Confidential and Non-Evaluative• Focus on Classroom Instruction

and Learning• Purposeful Structure• District-Wide Commitment

Our Three-Part Program

Part I: July 30th – August 2nd •3 ½ days for new hires to become acquainted with mentors, district resources, philosophy, and initiatives

Part II : Year-Long Support from September – May•Monthly group meetings•Classroom Observations and Debriefing Sessions

Year 2: Professional Learning Communities•New Hires•Professional Literature•Lesson Study: Teacher-Led Professional Development

2012-2013Educator Induction Program

Monthly Meetings

Professional Literature

Classroom Observations

Individual Goals

Part II Reflection on Practices

Classroom Management

Assessments and Curriculum

Professional Development

Jacksonville District #117Educator Induction Program: Part II Dates

Professional Literature Book Study (15-20 minutes) Quality Tools and PBIS for Classroom Management September 11th

Professional Literature Book Study (15-20 minutes) Nuts and Bolts October 9th

Professional Literature Book Study (15-20 minutes) Assessments  November 13th

Professional Literature Book Study (15-20 minutes) The Continuous Improvement Classroom with PDSA December 11th

Professional Literature Presentations (15-20 minutes) Co-Teaching  January 15th

Professional Literature Presentations (15-20 minutes) CRISS February 12th

Professional Literature Presentations (15-20 minutes) Developing Academic Language March 12th   

Professional Literature Presentations (15-20 minutes) Lesson Studies: Teacher-Led PD to Create a Professional Learning Community April 16th

 Reflection and Celebration   May 7st  

JHS Media Center 3:30 – 4:30 pm

2012-2013Educator Induction Program

Monthly Meetings

Professional Literature

Classroom Observations

Individual Goals

New Teacher Mentoring Program

Reflection on Practices

Classroom Management

Assessments and Curriculum

Professional Development

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2012-2013Educator Induction Program

Monthly Meetings

Professional Literature

Classroom Observations

Individual Goals

Part II Reflection on Practices

Classroom Management

Assessments and Curriculum

Professional Development

Classroom Observations

Mentor/Mentee Observations• Two Visits Each with

“Debriefing Time”• September, November,

January, and March• Reflection on

Professional Practice

2012-2013Educator Induction Program

Monthly Meetings

Professional Literature

Classroom Observations

Individual Goals

Part II Reflection on Practices

Classroom Management

Assessments and Curriculum

Professional Development

Professional Development

• Introduction/Review of District #117 Initiatives

– Quality Tools– Data-Driven Decision Making– CRISS– PBIS– Co-Teaching and Differentiation

2012-2013Educator Induction Program

Monthly Meetings

Professional Literature

Classroom Observations

Individual Goals

Part II Reflection on Practices

Classroom Management

Assessments and Curriculum

Professional Development

Assessments and Curriculum

• Review of District Curriculum currently in place.

• Analyze Illinois Learning Standards and Performance Descriptors to develop targets for students

• How to use and understand the data that assessments provide (DRA, NWEA)

2012-2013Educator Induction Program

Monthly Meetings

Professional Literature

Classroom Observations

Individual Goals

Part II Reflection on Practices

Classroom Management

Assessments and Curriculum

Professional Development

Classroom Management

• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

• Understanding of Poverty Framework– Ruby Payne

2012-2013Educator Induction Program

Monthly Meetings

Professional Literature

Classroom Observations

Individual Goals

Part II Reflection on Practices

Classroom Management

Assessments and Curriculum

Professional Development

• Development of individual goals that support the goals of our district’s Plan-on-a-Page

• Regular review of these goals and your progress

• Reporting out celebration in May

What Makes a Quality Mentor/Mentee?

• Group Activity• Write down your thoughts as to what characteristics

should be present in the role of a mentor/mentee.

• Place your post-it notes on the appropriate chart paper.

• Discuss and group results into categories. Label each category.

• Create a list of expectations from the categories that have been developed for the role of a mentor/mentee.

Ground Rules for Our Team

Central Office Stations

• Human Resources• Payroll and Insurance• Introduction to Skyward• C & I Services

• New Hires to Stations

• Mentors to The Role of The Mentor