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New Teacher New Teacher Induction ProgramInduction Program
St. Mary’s County Public Schools
RelationshipsRelationships
Instructional mentors assigned for first two
years. Third year optional.
Resources are provided to support classroom
instruction and professional
responsibilities.
Pre-service induction helps new teachers
understand the system and their curriculum.
Demonstration Classrooms give another
layer of modeling and mentoring.
Monthly seminars provide follow-up and
topic-specific PD.
The electronic learning community provides
opportunities for problem solving and support.
Targeted PD in teachers’ content
provides differentiation for instructional
support.
RELATIONSHIPS.RELATIONSHIPS.This is our priority.This is our priority.
personal personal connections connections
instructional mentors, instructional mentors, demonstration teachers, demonstration teachers,
new teacher socials, new teacher socials, relationships with staff and relationships with staff and
the communitythe community
RelationshipsRelationships
New Teachers Mentors Principals
Mentor Support Mentor Support SurveySurveydata from new teachers
Mentor Support Mentor Support SurveySurvey
Following each appropriate statement, circle the number that corresponds with your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement.
I had a mentor who was assigned to me this school year: Yes No
How many years have you been teaching (including all of your teaching positions)? this is my first year 1-3 years 4-9 years more than 10 years
Mentor Support Mentor Support SurveySurveyLearning Opportunities
1. My mentor has explained how to use the appropriate learning outcomes for planning instruction. This may include the use of the State Curriculum, the Core Learning Goals, Content Standards, outcomes, indicators, and benchmarks, and/or the essential curriculum for your content area.2. My mentor has helped me to learn to use assessments to gauge students’ mastery of content.
3. My mentor has demonstrated a variety of instructional skills and strategies for me.
4. My mentor has assisted me in understanding the academic content for which I am responsible.
5. My mentor has helped me to plan lessons that are meaningful and focus on student learning.
Additional comments about learning opportunities offered by your mentor:
4: Strongly Agree; 3: Agree; 2: Disagree; 1: Strongly Disagree; Not Applicable
Mentor Support Mentor Support SurveySurvey
4: Strongly Agree; 3: Agree; 2: Disagree; 1: Strongly Disagree; Not Applicable
Follow-Up
1. Check one: my mentor observed/co-taught with me I observed/co-taught with another teacher neither
2. My mentor has observed my instruction and provided me with feedback.
3. My mentor has helped me analyze my teaching.
4. My mentor has assisted me in adding academic rigor to my instruction.
Additional comments about follow-up offered by your mentor:
Mentor Support Mentor Support SurveySurvey
4: Strongly Agree; 3: Agree; 2: Disagree; 1: Strongly Disagree; Not Applicable
Benefits
1. My mentor assisted me with locating necessary curriculum documents, materials, and texts related to my grade level or content area.
2. My mentor clarified school system policies and procedures for me.
3. My mentor suggested effective classroom management strategies.
4. My mentor has been accessible
5. My mentor reaches out to me to see if I need support.
6. My mentor has worked with me: almost daily once a week several times a month once a month less than once a month
Additional comments about benefits offered by your mentor:
Mentor Support Mentor Support SurveySurvey
Additional Responses How has your mentor helped you to become an active member of your school’s community?Additional Responses How has your mentor helped you to become an active member of your school’s community?Additional Responses How has your mentor helped you to become an active member of your school’s community?Additional Responses How has your mentor helped you to become an active member of your school’s community?
Additional Responses How has your mentor helped you to become an active member of your school’s community?
If you had one kudo or one wish to share with your mentor, what would you say?
How can we make mentoring stronger and more supportive? What suggestions do you have for enhancing our peer mentoring program?
In attending Model Demonstration Day during New Teacher Orientation (August 17, 2010), what impacted you the most?
If you had one kudo or one wish to share with your model demonstration teacher, what would you say?
In attending New Teacher Seminars, what do you feel to be most beneficial?
In attending New Teacher Seminars, what can we do to enhance the experience for you? What additional support do you need?
91% of new teachers say their mentor has helped to provide instructional materials and support.
71% of new teachers state that their mentor has modeled instruction.
84% of new teachers state their mentor has provided support in classroom management.
Nearly ¾ of mentors provide mentoring
several times per month
• 100% of new teachers assigned a mentor.
• All second year teachers assigned a mentor.
• Third year teachers receive a mentor based on need.
data from mentors
Coaching conversation Instructional planning/ lesson and unit design Analysis of student work Modeling Instruction/Demonstration lesson Classroom management Materials and resource procurement Personal or professional growth Other
New this year
Mentor Log Analysis January-June
data from principals
Domain 2 The Learning EnvironmentComponent 2a Establishes a Culture for LearningComponent 2b Manages Classroom Procedures Component 2c Manages Student
Behavior Component 2d Organizes Physical
Space
N=971
Domain 3 Instruction Component 3a Communicates Clearly and Accurately Component 3b Promotes Higher Level Thinking Skills Component 3c Engages Students in LearningComponent 3d Provides Feedback to Students Component 3e Demonstrates Flexibility and Responsiveness Component 3f Differentiates Instruction and AssessmentComponent 3g Demonstrates Knowledge of the Role of ReadingComponent 3h Demonstrates Knowledge of the Role of Writing
N=971
