Program Requirements 2011-2012

1. Houston Independent School District Alternative Certification Program Program Requirements 2011-2012 Supporting the development of Texas Educators • Christina Jordan, ACP Supervisor • cjordan5@houstonisd.org • 713-696-0600 x 409 • Route 7 Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

2. AGENDA • Literature Connection • First Day Jitters, by Julie Danneberg and Judith Love • General Expectations • Documentation Bookincluding due dates • Portfolio Guidelines Handbookincluding due dates • Questions/Comments/Concerns Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

3. Norms • Actively participate • Be respectful of the learning environment • Take care of your personal needs • Honor the contributions of others • Have fun—laughter is encouraged! Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

4. First Day Jitters

5. Things to keep in mind… • Excellence is the STANDARD not the goal. • I am here to support you. • You are in the best EPP (Educator Preparation Program), the first in the state. • Answer communications in a timely manner. • You may communicate with me by: • Email: cjordan5@houstonisd.org • Cell Phone & Text: 713-922-7905 • Office Phone:713-696-0600 (x409) Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

6. What you can expect from your ACP Supervisor • To work with you to exemplify best teaching practices. • To serve as an advocate. • To provide and monitor professional learning activities. • To provide you warm and cool feedback. • To guide you through the certification program. Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

7. What I Expect of the ACP Intern • Ask questions • LISTEN and make good sound decisions • Rely on your support system • Be prepared and organized • Implement suggestions • Reflect on feedback • Complete ALL certification requirements • Do your best at all times! Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

8. Documentation Book Documentation Book (refer to “Due Date” form) KEEP THIS BOOK IN AN AREA ACCESSIBLE FOR YOUR SUPERVISOR. Make sure all forms are turned in timely to meet each benchmark date. Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

9. Intern Release Time Observation Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012 Complete 6 total. Be sure that you and your mentor sign each form. Submit by the due date.

10. Mentor Observations • Complete 6 total. • Be sure to sign and date each form. • Submit by the due date. Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

11. Supervisor Observations • Complete 6 total • #3- Nov/Dec observation by Intern video • Be sure to sign and date each form Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

12. Observations • Scheduled on a weekly basis (week of only, not date or time). • Notification will be by email. • Keepme informed of all formal and informal testing and/ or schedule changes. Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

13. Portfolio Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

14. Portfolio Guidelines • Observation # 3 • Walk-through Portfolio – Parts 1-5 • You project must be TYPED • Will provide in an electronic format Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

15. Principal Appraisal and Development Feedback Forms • Submit a copy of completed Principal Observation Feedback Forms (at least 30 minutes) by the following dates: • October 31, 2011 • May 2, 2012 • Submit a copy of completed Principal Walkthrough Feedback Forms (at least 10 minutes) by the following dates: • January 17, 2012 • May 2, 2012 Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

16. Evidence Binder Compile a binder to keep the following evidence: • Documentation of Student Learning Goals (PL-1) • Individual Student Data Trackers (PL-2) • Campus Data (PL-2) • Lesson plans (PL-3) Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

17. “Initial” Visit • What is it? • Opportunity to • Become familiar with observations • Collaborate and discuss instructional practices • Identify indicators before formal observation • What it’s not. • Got you moment • A formal observation Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

18. Supervisor Observation Focus Indicators • September • I-6, I-7, I-9, I-10 • October • PL1, I-2, I-4, I-8, and all previously focused indicators  • November • PL2, PL3, I-1, I-3, I-5, and all previously focused indicators Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

19. Additional ACP Activities and Due Dates Saturday Seminars September 17 October 22 December 10 • Apply for Probationary Cert. • NOW!!!! • Online Courses (6) • August 31 • Differentiated Instruction • October 4, 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1 (Tuesdays only) • PPR T-Cert Online • October 22-29 Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

20. ACP WikiSpace • Provides you with: • current news • due date reminders • Calendars • Document (soft copies) • http://houstonacp-cycle32.wikispaces.com/ Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

21. You Must Know Your ABC’s… ABC’s for New Teachers Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

22. My Contact Information Christina Jordan, Supervisor, Certification cjordan5@houstonisd.org 713-696-0600 (x 409) HISD Route 7 Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012