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The Newsletter for SUHSD Teacher Induction
February 2019
Third Quarter of the Year!
What Is Teacher Induction?
Students categorize components of body systems
Students use a simulator to study plate tectonics
Students prepare a reference booklet in art
Teacher Induction is Aligned with Sweetwater's Essential Elements of Effective First Instruction
SUHSD Teacher Induction's Working Definition of Effective First Instruction:
What do SUHSD Teacher Induction Mentors Do?
SUHSD Teacher Induction Mentors Account for their time on a monthly basis
The Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires Induction Mentors to spend at least one hour each week engaged in 1:1 mentoring with Induction Candidates.
The top four categories of activity for Mentor/Candidate interaction are ILP Development, General Reflection, Classroom Observations and Lesson/Unit Planning.
A guide teacher uses desmos to model a function
Mentors analyze formative assessment data
A pilot resident works with a math student to graph
SUHSD Teacher Induction Mentors and Program Manager Spend Time in Classrooms Observing
Over 270 teachers received classroom observations with related feedback during semester one
Each observed teacher receives written feedback aligned with CSTP goals
Individual Learning Plan (ILP) drives Candidate work through Induction
See sample below from semester 1 of this year
Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Program Review
Every seven years, Teacher Induction programs authorized by the CTC to recommend individuals for issue of Clear credentials must participate in an "audit" designed to evidence alignment with professional standards. Although our program has only been active since 2016, this is our year for accreditation review.
See CTC's Common Standards (for all accredited institutions/agencies) linked here
Below are some of the ways SUHSD Teacher Induction positively affects the larger educational system
SUHSD Teacher Induction: Driven by Research
Recent American Educational Research Association (AERA) and Kappan publications influence our program
Other influential, interesting and recent articles:
Federal Title II funding is largely responsible for supporting SUHSD Teacher Induction
AMAZING MENTORS!
Induction Mentor Ed Gillet (ELH) is the subject of a new book!
Induction Program Calendar for 2018-19
Induction Program Professional Development Engages Mentors and Candidates
Q3 Induction Mentor Workshops: Jan 28 and Jan 29, 2019
Mentors analyze questioning strategies
Mentors analyze formative assessment data
Academic tutors for math are aspiring teachers!
Q3 Candidate Seminars: Feb 11 and Feb 12, 2019
Guide Teacher Canvas Course
Pilot Guide Teacher Canvas Course Supports SUHSD Guide Teachers and Helps Evidence Collaboration between Guide and Student Teachers
Upcoming Program Deadlines for Mentors and Candidates
due March 8, 2019
- Feb Contact Logs
- Feb Admin Notes
- Feb Observation form submission
Candidates:
All quarterly Canvas assignments for Q3 will be due no later than March 15, 2019. Please observe weekly deadlines for specific assignments in order to take full advantage of mentor feedback!
UCSD Extension Q3 Teacher Induction course enrollment ended 2/1/19 and the enrollment flyer was posted here and on the SUHSD Teacher Induction web page. All quarterly inquiry assignments must be successfully completed by 3/22/19 for award of credit for that course.
SUHSD Induction Canvas Courses
"Off-track" continuing candidates:
Year One 17-18New candidates:
Year Two 18-19 (with Year One Verification Letter); self-enroll here
Year One 18-19; self-enroll here
Quarterly UCSD Extension Courses
Enroll to earn 1.5 quarter units of credit for concurrent successful completion of each quarterly inquiry (#1-8).
Peruse other issues of our newsletter!
SUHSD Induction Leadership Team
Courtney Kleffman - Induction Mentor (ELA, H/SS)
Aly Martinez - Induction Mentor (math, science)
John Patel - Induction Mentor (H/SS, ELA)
Email: katrine.czajkowski@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: http://professionalgrowth.sweetwaterschools.org/btsa-induction/
Location: 1130 5th Ave, Chula Vista, CA, United States
Phone: 619-407-4995
Twitter: @suhsdinduction