Resident Educator

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2. Resident Educator “What do I need to know and do?” 16

3. What is Residency? Residency is a time to practice, refine and gain a deeper understanding of the art and science of teaching under the guidance of a certified mentor and the support of a professional learning community. 4

4. Ohio Resident Educator Program Resident Educator Program: Foundation • Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession • Ohio Continuum of Teacher Development 5

5. Ohio Resident Educator Program Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession The Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession were developed for use as a guide for teachers as they continually reflect upon and improve their effectiveness as educators through all stages of their careers. The Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession are available on ODE’s website at education.ohio.gov, search key words “educator standards board” 6

6. Ohio Resident Educator Program The Ohio Continuum for Teacher Development delineates five levels of teacher development and correlates with OTES. 7

7. Ohio Resident Educator Program TheOhio Continuum of Teacher Development is a tool to: • Help teachers • Self-assess to determine level of development in each of the standards • Set goals to focus on areas of growth • Target professional development that will advance growth • Aid mentors in meeting the needs of their Resident Educators 8

8. Ohio Resident Educator Program • Work with a state trained mentor • Participate in required meetings • Complete formative assessment tools • Maintain documentation • Create/submit Summative, Performance-Based Assessment – Year 3 or 4 of program Resident Educator Program Components required by ODE: 9

9. The Ohio Resident Educator Program Reflects the Teaching and Learning Cycle 10

10. Ohio Resident Educator Program • Formative Assessment is an important component of Ohio’s Resident Educator Program & Ohio Teacher Evaluation System • Formative Assessment includes an ongoing cycle of data collection and feedback 12

11. Ohio Resident Educator Program Formative Assessment • Communicate with mentor and principal • Resident Educator Program processes, protocols and tools • Evidence and artifacts 13

12. Ohio Resident Educator Program Mentor will Monitor and Document Resident Educator Progress • Mid-Year Goal Review • End-of-Year Formative Progress Review 14

13. Ohio Resident Educator Program Years 1-2 Formative Assessment Processes and Tools • Resident Educator Self-Assessment • Assessment of Student Learning • Instructional Planning • Mentor Observation of Resident Educators • Professional Goal Setting Process 15

14. Resident Educator: Year 2 During Year 2 of the Resident Educator Program, the Resident Educator will • Continue processes, protocols and tools from Year 1 • Utilize differentiated support and resources to move toward meeting goals • Complete Year 2 Formative Progress Review 18

15. Resident Educator: Years 3-4 During Years 3-4 of the Resident Educator Program, the Resident Educator will Year 3 • Prepare for summative assessment Year 3/4 • Successfully complete summative assessment Year 4 • Participate in professional development and leadership activities • Re-take deficient portions of summative assessment • Complete Resident Educator Program requirements then apply for the 5-year professional license and secure signatures of mentor and superintendent or designee 19

16. What will the DISTRICT/SCHOOL do to support my residency? System of Support 20

17. District/School: Year 1 During Year 1 of the Resident Educator Program, the District/School will • Provide an orientation • Determine eligibility and register Resident Educators • Select, assign and support mentors • Provide time and support for mentor training • Provide support and professional development for Resident Educators and mentors 21

18. System of Support What will the principal do to support my residency? 22

19. Principal: Year 1 During Year 1 of the Resident Educator Program, the principal will • Work with program coordinators to select and assign mentors • Ensure mentors attend state training • Provide time for mentor-Resident Educator collaboration • Provide opportunities for reciprocal observations • Collaborate with mentor/Resident Educator to align Resident Educator goals 23

20. Communication: RE-Mentor-Principal 24

21. System of Support What will the MENTOR do to support my residency? 25

22. Mentor: Year 1 During Year 1 of the Resident Educator Program, the mentor will • Attend all required training to obtain certification • Communicate with the Resident Educator and building administrator • Respect the confidential relationship with the Resident Educator and principal • Support the Resident Educator through the use of formative assessment processes, protocols and tools • Collaborate with the program coordinator to complete end-of-year Formative Progress Review 26

23. Mentor:Years 2-4 Year 2: • Provide differentiated support to meet the needs of each Resident Educator Year 3: • Facilitate and support the Resident Educator in preparing for the Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA) Year 4: • Facilitate and support the Resident Educator to “re-take“ deficient portions of the RESA • Facilitate Resident Educator participation in professional development and leadership activities 27

24. Resident Educator Program Year 1 Timeline 28

25. Resources to Ensure A Successful “Journey to Excellence” • District Program Coordinator • ODE website: education.ohio.gov • search key words, Resident Educator • Program Questions: • REProgram@ode.state.oh.us • Licensure Questions: • educatorlicensure@ode.state.oh.us 29

26. The one question to never stop asking… “How can I be a better educator tomorrow than I am today?” 30