FLY Teacher Induction

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FLY Teacher Induction
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Purpose of Teacher Induction

• Develop and continue lifelong learning for both
  the new teachers and mentor teachers to improve
  student achievement, instructional quality, and
  to retain promising professionals in the field of
  education.

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2010 - 2011 Review

• Training from Darla Harstad, Alexandria School
  District Mentor Coordinator
• Phases of First Year Teaching
• Roles of Mentors
• Peer Coaching
• Networking with nearby districts
• Tools for data collection and observation

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2011 - 2012 Review

• Deb Ludtke, MN Dept. of Ed (MN First 5)
• State's idea of mentoring program
• Cross-District Mentoring Program
• Created subcommittees Mentor Training, New
  Teacher Training, Refining Program Documents,
  Second Third Year Program.
• Purchased resources for TIC Lending Library
• Each district provided mentor training and
  developed a Teacher Induction Handbook

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2012 - 2013 Review

• Lori Bird, Director, Center for Mentoring
  Induction - Minnesota State University, Mankato
• Instructional Coaching Training Year Two Program
• Fine-tuned requirements for Second and Third Year
  Programs

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TIC CoordinatorsPreferred Characteristics

• Understands and demonstrates components of
  effective classroom instruction and management
• Exhibits effective listening skills
• Displays strong verbal and written communication
  skills
• Demonstrates efficient organizational skills

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TIC CoordinatorsPreferred Characteristics

• Understands the school and structures within the
  district
• Understands the needs of mentors and new teachers
  
• Maintains confidential relationships
• Possesses professional nurturing skills

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TIC Coordinators Duties

• Make a three year commitment
• Meet with all FLY Teacher Induction Coordinators
• Fully implement a Second-year Teaching Induction
  structure focused on instructional practices.
• Fully implement mentee training during the school
  year.  (These hours are in addition to the
  current mentee orientation and initial
  trainings.)

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TIC Coordinators Duties

• Continue full implementation of a comprehensive
  First-year Teacher Induction Program using the
  FLY Induction Checklist and Rubric.
• Communicate consistently with other consortium
  Teacher Induction Coordinators. (The TICs will
  use the Moodle site that has been established and
  other effective and efficient communication
  methods.)
• Coordinate Cross-District mentors across the FLY
  districts.
• Administer the FLY Mentor and New Teacher surveys
  and review the results to help with continuous
  improvement of the program.

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TIC Coordinators Duties

• Evaluate the Teacher Induction program by
  completing the FLY Induction Checklist and Rubric
  in collaboration with the district
  superintendent.
• Utilize and provide recommendations for the
  Teacher Induction Resource library to the FLY
  Professional Development Team members.
• Communicate with their FLY Professional
  Development Team member to discuss additional
  training needs for the Teaching Induction
  Coordinators.

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Summary

• Year One Familiarization with teaching and the
  district
• Year Two Coaching with an instructional focus
• Year Three Coaching with an assessment focus

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Future

• Implementing the framework developed by the TIC
  subcommittee in individual districts to retain
  and grow quality teachers.