TriValley Teacher Induction Project Focused, Quality Support Orientation September 2013

1. TriValley Teacher Induction Project Focused, Quality Support Orientation September 2013

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOWSM2rokdw New Teachers Talk About Induction

3. Introductions Who is in the room? Questions/Suggestions Chart Restrooms Welcome and Introductions

5. Participants will have an opportunity to: • Network with colleagues • Learn about the Induction program • Learn about opportunities for academic credit • Have an opportunity to ask questions Orientation Outcomes

6. In reflecting on the school year thus far, select one of the following to share: • What are you most proud of? • What put a smile on your face? Introduce yourself & share with colleagues Networking Activity

7. The Quality of the Teaching in the classroom is the Number 1 contributing factor related to Student Success. -Research: Linda Darling Hammond, Stanford University

8. …Two years of effective teachers could not remediate the achievement loss caused by one year with a poor teacher. Source: Mendro, Jordan, Gomez, Anderson, & Bembry. (1998). Teacher Effects

9. SYSTEM QUALITIES Multiple Entry Routes to Teaching • ALIGNMENT • California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) • State-adopted academic content and performance standards for students • ACCOUNTABILITY • Candidate Assessment • Participant completion of approved program • Program Approval/ Accreditation • COLLABORATION • Schools/Universities • State Agencies • Practitioner Teamwork California’s Learning to Teach System Preliminary Credential Preparation Professional Clear Credential Preparation Credential Renewal 5 Years PREL IMI NARY P R O F E S S I O N A L • Induction • Program • Formative Assessment and Support • Individual Induction Plan • Frequent Reflections on Practice • Application of Prior Learning • Blended Program • Subject-Matter Preparation • Professional Preparation • Support and Supervision • Teaching Performance • Assessment (TPA) • Professional • Growth • Based on : • Site/District Goals • Teacher’s Goals • Reflection on Practice • Post-Baccalaureate Program • Subject matter Preparation • Professional Preparation • Support and Supervision • Teaching Performance • Assessment (TPA) • Internship Program • Subject matter Preparation • Professional Preparation • Support and Supervision • Teaching Performance • Assessment (TPA) • Alternate Certification • Teach for America • Transitions to Teaching Out-of-State

10. Professional Clear Credential Route – MS, SS, & Ed. Specialist • Job Embedded Professional Development with a coach • Professional Development Opportunities What is TVTIP?

11. Attend Consortium Orientation Meeting • Engage in a Formative Assessment process with a Coach • Collect Evidence of Application in a Portfolio • Engage in Professional Development • Complete TVTIP Documentation TVTIP Requirements…

12. Updates and Resources http://www.tvtip.org TVTIP Website

13. Formative Assessment Parallel Processes – BIG 3

16. Acquiring New Skills and Behaviors

18. Confidant • Visit and Observe • Gathering Data to support learning • Non-judgmental • Facilitate meetings • Email/Phone Approximately 4-6 hours per month Partnership with a Coach

19. Be open • Be honest • Take a risk • Reflect • Make everything meaningful to you • Have fun! How to get the most out of working with your coach

20. Updates and Resources http://www.tvtip.org TVTIP Website

21. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u27OKWfLh6Y Harry Wong (Video 1.27 mins.) Classroom Management video

22. St. Mary’s Saturday Seminar Series (Oct., Nov., Jan., Feb., Mar., May) 8:30-2:30 Registration Cost: $275 • Other TVTIP sponsored Professional Development…more information coming TVTIP Sponsored Professional Learning Opportunities

23. 3 Semester Units • Working with Coach • Submitting Portfolio of Formative Assessment Process Tools and Reflections • Submitting Documentation (PT Agreement/surveys) 1 Semester Unit • 15 hours of TVTIP sponsored professional development 1 Semester Unit • Additional 15 hours of TVTIP sponsored professional development (Tentative Cost: $150 up to 5 semester units) Academic Credit Opportunities - Mills College

24. Be open • Be honest • Take a risk • Reflect • Make everything meaningful to you • Have fun! How to get the most out of working with your coach

25. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. -African Proverb Point to ponder

26. Thinking about today . . . • Jot down possible: • Questions for your coach and/or program • Next Steps Reflections

27. Complete online Orientation Evaluation • Complete TVTIP PT Agreement to cmccarthy@pleasanton.k12.ca.us • Share potential fall instructional focus with your coach. Follow-up

28. Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life. Remember that fear lurks behind perfectionism. - David Burns Aim for success

29. Castro Valley, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Sunol Premier Districts Focused, Quality Support Positively Impact Student Learning