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New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP). Orientation and Overview. On line resource. www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/teacher/induction.html. PURPOSE.
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New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP) Orientation and Overview
On line resource • www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/teacher/induction.html
PURPOSE • By helping new teachers achieve their full potential, the New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP) represents one aspect of Ontario’s vision of achieving high levels of student performance. • To provide fair, effective and consistent teacher evaluation in every school • To promote professional growth
LEGAL CONTEXT • Reg.98/02 Teacher Learning Plans • Reg. 99/02 (amended 2006)Teacher Performance appraisal • Ed Act s 265 Duties of Principal • Reg. 298 Duties of the Principal • OTC Act 1996 Reg. 437/438
Context for the NTIP: Streamlined Teacher Performance Appraisal Process for New Teachers • On June 1st, 2006, the “Student Performance Bill” was passed by the Legislature which included provisions for NTIP • NTIP focuses on providing a wide range of supports for new teachers, including on-the-job training in areas such as classroom management and effective parent communication skills, mentoring, and orientation by the school and school board • Successful completion of NTIP requires two satisfactory ratings on teacher performance appraisals
Context • Teachers graduating from Faculties of Education will automatically receive their teaching certificate so long as they meet the OCT requirements • The NTIP, including the streamlined performance appraisal for new teachers, will assess actual teaching practices focussing on student success through feedback on performance and growth • Upon successful completion of the NTIP, the College will place a notation on the teacher’s certificate of qualification and the public register
WHO WILL APPRAISE • Principals/ vice principals • Supervisory officers if requested by the principal • SO must be involved if an unsatisfactory rating has been given to a teacher
NTIP: Streamlined Appraisal Process for New Teachers, Frequency
FRAMEWORK • Standards for the teaching profession • Competencies • “Look fors” • Level of performance • Rating scale
Standards for the teaching profession Based on 5 identified standards developed from the Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession • Commitment to students and student learning • Professional knowledge • Teaching practice • Leadership and community • Ongoing professional learning
Competencies • A set of competencies statements that define and describe the skills, knowledge and attitudes that teachers are required to meet as identified by the Standards of practice for the Teaching Profession
Performance Indicators “Look fors” • Statements that provide concrete examples of observable behaviours that are characteristic of a particular competency
NTIP: Streamlined Appraisal Process for New Teachers: Competencies and Look-fors
NTIP: Streamlined Appraisal Process for New Teachers Rating Scale
NTIP: Streamlined Appraisal Process for New Teachers Process Following a Performance Rating That is Not Satisfactory
A rubric • describing evidence of teaching performance at each of three levels of performance for each competency
Evidence Log • Regularly kept record of demonstrations of teaching • Entries restricted to facts so that the data is objective • Statements are samples only
Food For Thought New teachers want more than a job… They want hope. They want to contribute to a group. They want to make a difference. - Harry K. Wong
Food For Thought How we teach is ultimately a reflection of why we teach. - Elliot Eisner, 2006
What does NTIP mean to meas 1. A Pre service teacher?2. An Occasional teacher ? 3. A Full time teacher ?
Entry Plan A plan to get me started in my new job
What should be in my plan? • A clear communication strategy for contacting parents • Who are the key staff members that I can consult if I have questions? • How will I “connect” with both secretaries and janitorial staff • Knowledgeable about a student tracking computer program (preferably mark book)
What should be in my plan? • Ability to publish on the web i.e. maintain a web site • Knowledge of the IEP process and what it means for identified students • Well organized timelines for the courses you are going to teach • Know how to use a variety of assessment strategies