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Welcome New Teachers to Preservice Training

ABRAZO. Welcome New Teachers to Preservice Training. New Employee Orientation August 4-6, 2009. ABRAZO. Embrace, Hug. ABRAZO.

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Welcome New Teachers to Preservice Training

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  1. ABRAZO Welcome New Teachers toPreservice Training New Employee Orientation August 4-6, 2009

  2. 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.

  3. 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!

  4. 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

  5. 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 ___

  6. 2009—2010

  7. Welcome to Houston ISD!

  8. LEARNING HAS NO BOUNDARIES

  9. 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

  10. NEO Sponsors Professional Development Services Sharon Koonce Evelyn Wagner Wright Officer of Leadership DirectorHuman Resources Ann Best Assistant Superintendent of Human Talent

  11. WhoIsHISD

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. OUR STUDENTS

  16. OUR SCHOOLS • 306 campuses • Organized across five regions (North, East, South, West, and Central) • Profiles available at www.houstonisd.org

  17. Regional Superintendent:Cynthia Wilson Regional Superintendent:Adriana Támez Regional Superintendent: Samuel Sarabia Regional Superintendent:Barbara Thornhill Regional Superintendent:Warner Ervin Manager:Deborah Singleton

  18. HISD Board of Education2009

  19. HISD Board of Education President Lawrence Marshall

  20. 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

  21. Superintendent of Schools Abelardo Saavedra Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center 4400 West 18th Street Houston, Texas 77092http://www.houstonisd.org 713-556-6000

  22. 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

  23. Why DoesHISDExist?

  24. 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.

  25. PURPOSE To strengthen the social and economic foundation of Houston by assuring its youth the highest quality elementary and secondary education available anywhere.

  26. STRATEGIC INTENT To earn so much respect from the citizens of Houston that HISD becomes their K–12 educational system of choice.

  27. 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

  28. CORE VALUES • Safety Above All Else • Student Learning is the Main Thing • Focus on Results and Excellence • Parents are Partners • Common Decency

  29. How Do I Fit In HISD?

  30. I am HISD Me Superintendent I am HISD Administration Departments Me Your View Customer’s View

  31. 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

  32. What Next?

  33. ASPIRE www.houstonisd.org/ASPIRE

  34. New Teacher Learning Path • Check out New Teacher Learning Path on the HISD ASPIRE Portal • Take ASPIRELearn 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.”

  35. 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

  36. KEY PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

  37. KEY PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

  38. SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

  39. SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES

  40. www.houstonisd.org

  41. EMPLOYEE PORTAL

  42. HISD - A GREAT SCHOOL SYSTEM, GETTING BETTER

  43. STUDENT PERFORMANCE Hartsfield Elementary Monica Roach

  44. STUDENT PERFORMANCE Worthing High School Choir Jermaine Cenac

  45. NEW TEACHER LEARNING PATH Online Professional Learning Guide

  46. New Teacher Learning PathNTLP • What is the NTLP? • Why is it important? • When do we start?

  47. 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.

  48. Why is the NTLP important? NTLP helps you Identify District resources Keep track of your learning progress Reflect on your learning

  49. 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

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