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ABRAZO. Welcome New Teachers to Preservice Training. New Employee Orientation August 4-6, 2009. ABRAZO. Embrace, Hug. ABRAZO.
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ABRAZO Welcome New Teachers toPreservice Training New Employee Orientation August 4-6, 2009
ABRAZO Embrace, Hug ABRAZO The mission of HISD New Teacher Program is to support quality teaching by providing ongoing, proven practices of induction which supports successful student learning.
PRESERVICE EXPECTATIONS Have an OPEN MIND for learning Network Participate fully; Listen actively ; Take notes ASK Questions Maintain a positive learning environment Respect learning environment Learn and Have Fun!
MATERIALS ABRAZO bag Program Guide B: New Employee Orientation C: Curriculum Overview D: New Teacher Support Attendance Tracking form (Back cover) Reliant Parking tickets (Day 2) Network Security Letter
Preservice 3-Day Overview Day 1: New Employee Orientation (Part 1) Day 2: Waltrip /Westbury HS Curriculum and Instruction Planning Behavior Management Technology Resources Day 3: Reliant Stadium Park in Orange Lot (Bring Parking pass) Registration – Hall E – 9:00 AM Exhibitors/Benefits Lab/HR Welcome Luncheon – Hall C Regional Breakout and NEO (Part 2) Program book page ___
Welcome to Houston ISD!
LEARNING HAS NO BOUNDARIES
New Employee Orientation OUR OBJECTIVES ARE TO: • Introduce the culture of the district • Provide an understanding of the Houston ISD—its structure, policies, procedures, and expectations • Identify resources and support structures
NEO Sponsors Professional Development Services Sharon Koonce Evelyn Wagner Wright Officer of Leadership DirectorHuman Resources Ann Best Assistant Superintendent of Human Talent
DEMOGRAPHICS • HISD is the largest public school system in Texas and the seventh largest in the United States. • HISD is among the largest employers in Houston, with approximately 29,000 full- and part-time employees. • In 2008, more than 1,200 volunteers visited 1,741 homes and many HISD students re-enrolled in school.
HISD AS A BUISNESS • Corporate headquarters: Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (W. 18th Street) • Offices: Nearly 300 stores (schools) • Employees: Over 29,000 employees serving customers • Budget: Over $1.5 billion • Customers: Over 200,000 customers daily (students) • Customized services: Personalized instruction
HISD AS A BUISNESS • Competition: Private and Charter Schools • Shareholders: Parents, Community, and Business Leaders • Board of Directors: Board of Education • Bottom line: College- and career-ready students • Performance metrics: Workforce-ready Students, Academic Achievement, Financial, Efficiency, Customer Satisfaction, etc.
OUR SCHOOLS • 306 campuses • Organized across five regions (North, East, South, West, and Central) • Profiles available at www.houstonisd.org
Regional Superintendent:Cynthia Wilson Regional Superintendent:Adriana Támez Regional Superintendent: Samuel Sarabia Regional Superintendent:Barbara Thornhill Regional Superintendent:Warner Ervin Manager:Deborah Singleton
HISD Board of Education President Lawrence Marshall
Natasha M. Kamrani Lawrence Marshall Carol Mims Galloway Dianne Johnson Paula M. Harris District IV District IX District II District V District I Manuel Rodriguez, Jr. Harvin C. Moore Greg Meyers Diana Davila District VI District VII District III District VIII
Superintendent of Schools Abelardo Saavedra Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center 4400 West 18th Street Houston, Texas 77092http://www.houstonisd.org 713-556-6000
Regional Superintendents East Region:Samuel Sarabia West Region:Barbara Thorton South Region: Warner Ervin Central Region: Adriana Támez Alternative & Charter Schools Manager:Deborah Singleton North Region:Cynthia Wilson
Declaration of Beliefs and Visions A A new educational structure is required that: • is built on the relationship between the teacher and the student; • is focused on performance, not compliance; • requires a common core of academic subjects for all students.
PURPOSE To strengthen the social and economic foundation of Houston by assuring its youth the highest quality elementary and secondary education available anywhere.
STRATEGIC INTENT To earn so much respect from the citizens of Houston that HISD becomes their K–12 educational system of choice.
BOARD/DISTRICT GOALS Goal 1: Increase Student Achievement Goal 2: Provide a Safe Environment Goal 3: Increase Management Efficiency Goal 4: Improve Public Support and Confidence in Schools Goal 5: Create a Positive District Culture Goal 6: Provide Facilities-to-Standard Program
CORE VALUES • Safety Above All Else • Student Learning is the Main Thing • Focus on Results and Excellence • Parents are Partners • Common Decency
I am HISD Me Superintendent I am HISD Administration Departments Me Your View Customer’s View
Your Commitment to HISD • We expect that you will uphold our district policies on: • Ethical Standards • Conflict of Interest • Dress Code • Quality Performance I am HISD
ASPIRE www.houstonisd.org/ASPIRE
New Teacher Learning Path • Check out New Teacher Learning Path on the HISD ASPIRE Portal • Take ASPIRELearn course: Employee Orientation Training: “I am HISD” Course ET0001 • Log in to the HISD ASPIRE portal at www.houstonisd.org/ASPIRE. Click “My Learn” under “My ASPIRE” and then “Enroll in Learning.”
SIGNIFICANT NEXT STEPS • Meet20 people at your school • Meet your campus Mentor or Buddy • Connect with ABRAZO Learning Community • Complete all online courses on NTLP • AttendPDAS Training • Complete Benefits
SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
HISD - A GREAT SCHOOL SYSTEM, GETTING BETTER
STUDENT PERFORMANCE Hartsfield Elementary Monica Roach
STUDENT PERFORMANCE Worthing High School Choir Jermaine Cenac
NEW TEACHER LEARNING PATH Online Professional Learning Guide
New Teacher Learning PathNTLP • What is the NTLP? • Why is it important? • When do we start?
What is the NTLP? The “NTLP” stands for New Teacher Learning Path The NTLP is an online learning path that guides beginning teachers’ professional development during their induction year.
Why is the NTLP important? NTLP helps you Identify District resources Keep track of your learning progress Reflect on your learning
Why is the NTLP important? NTLP will help you Develop a common language, professional vocabulary, and knowledge across HISD Participate in collaborative conversations about how to meet the needs of all HISD students Provide HISD with information about how teachers are navigating through their professional learning and growth to be effective educators in HISD