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T.L.C. T eaching in L oudoun C ounty New Teacher Induction, Mentor, and Coaching Program. MISSION STATEMENT. The mission of the Loudoun County Public Schools Mentor Program is to provide teachers with resources to positively affect each student’s performance and attitude toward learning.
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T.L.C.Teaching in LoudounCountyNew Teacher Induction, Mentor, and Coaching Program
MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Loudoun County Public Schools Mentor Program is to provide teachers with resources to positively affect each student’s performance and attitude toward learning.
Goals of the Program • Attract and Retain Excellent Teachers • Support Board Mission and Goals • Reduce the stress of transitioning to a new position • Promote the socialization of new educators into the LCPS community • Provide a collaborative network of support among educators
Improve Student Performance • Promote leadership of veteran teachers • Encourage Professional Development • Offer guidance in instructional practices • Comply with state mandates • Share a passion for teaching!
SUPPORT FOR NEW TEACHERS Beginning Teacher Institute Professional Development NEW TEACHER ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM COACH* MENTOR SITE BASED SUPPORT LEAD MENTOR Online Networking Newsletters Videos
What should a new teacher know? From the perspective of • The New Teacher • The Mentor • The Principal • The Students • The Parents
MENTOR COMPETENCIES: • Career Transition • Differentiated Support • Collaboration • Classroom Management • Instructional Practices • Resources • Communication • Professional Development • Data and Student Assessment
The secret of joy in work is contained in one word--Excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it. Pearl Buck