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The Newsletter for SUHSD Teacher Induction and Residency
April 2019
Final Quarter of the 2018-19 School Year
TEACHING IS FUN!
What Is Teacher Induction?
Primary Goal of Teacher Induction: Ensure Effective First Instruction for Each Student on a Daily Basis
Students identify critical points for a quadratic equation
Candidate Melissa Derr (MOH) introduces an activity
Induction mentors problem-solve questioning
This year alone, SUHSD will recommend nearly 70 Teachers to CTC for Issue of Clear Credentials by June, 2019
Since our program was reactivated in 2016, we will have recommended over 220 Teachers to CTC for issue of Clear credentials.
Over 100 experienced SUHSD teachers have served as Induction Mentors throughout the past three years.
Mentor Attributes Mirror Candidate Needs
Induction Mentor Team for 2019-20
What is "Mentoring" in the SUHSD?
New Mentors Will Participate in a Two-day Orientation Process
Day Two (May 7, 2019)
The SUHSD wins an $800,000 Year One Teacher Residency grant from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Residency provides pre-service teacher candidates access to outstanding mentors and a system of support
The Teacher Pipeline for STEM and Education Specialists begins with undergraduates.
The SUHSD provides funds for all schools for Math Tutors this year with the expectation that an MSTI model will guide program implementation.
The SUHSD Teacher Induction Joint Governance Panel (JGP) Oversees our Program
The JGP is composed of teachers and administrators from across the district
Julia Anker (MOH)
Mark Brickley (ELH)
Ola Hadi (ORH)
Carla Jacobs (CVH)
Christian Moreno (ELM)
Karen Thompson (GJH)
Jessica Vargas (BVH)
Maribel Gavin (SUH)
Melanie Kray (ORH)
Juan Ulloa (RDR)
Louie Zumstein (HTM)
See notes from the last (April 18, 2019) Teacher Induction Joint Governance Panel meeting linked below.
Mentor Cheryl Bayley (ELH)
Candidate Alexa Rodriguez (MVH)
Mentor John Patel (Prof Growth)
Mentor Aly Martinez and Candidate Alicia Bena (SUH) selected as 2019 USD Johnson Fellows!
College Preparatory Math (CPM) Learning Walk at BVH!
SECOND SEMESTER TEACHER INDUCTION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
Q4 Induction Mentor Workshop: March 11 & 12, 2019
Reflect on and identify the positive impact of Induction on the SUHSD.
Anticipate and plan for working with administrators.
Think ahead to the Q4 Candidate Workshop: Modeling Best Practices.
Explore topics of interest and problem-solve as needed.
Find presentation slides for this workshop linked here and on the SUHSD Teacher Induction web page linked here.
Q4 Induction Candidate Seminar: April 15 & 16, 2019
Learning Target:
By the end of the seminar, I will evaluate how Universal Design for Learning strategies can provide access to my learning goals for all students in my class.
Find presentation slides for this workshop linked here and on the SUHSD Teacher Induction web page linked here.
Candidates participated in a green-yellow-red activity and submitted commitments for future action. Here are excerpts; complete list of commitments is linked below.
I will start providing students with opportunities to self assess by providing them with immediate feedback and it will allow students to reflect and notice what they need to work on.
I will start providing choices such as in note taking and topics. This will provide the most access because it will give students more autonomy.
Using quick quizzes will let me know AND my students know what they have mastered and what they need more work on.
I commit to start doing student-graded assessments which will improve access in my classroom because it will give students direct feedback as well as participate in evaluating 'correct' answers and errors.
I will plan on starting in my practice to have my student data collect and track their own progress in academic areas.
Reflecting on the topic of access, I commit to creating a portfolio in order to show students their growth and demonstrate the "why" behind our work (NGSS standards).
I will start incorporating alternative representations for vocabulary/clarity because not all students understand things/concepts in the same way, so having multiple access points (visuals, audio, tactile) will help ensure that all students can access the material
I will stop assuming that my Co-teach classes cannot “handle” certain lessons/activists that include reflection and group engagement. They are capable and deserve the same opportunity as my other students.
I plan to stop blazing through content simply to be finished.
Reflecting on the topic of access, I commit to stop talking to my students and start talking with them.
I commit to stop providing materials without explicit guidance (i.e., recall, tapping into background knowledge/ experience) and specific time stamps to mark student progress. All materials should connect to the PURPOSE for learning -- which can be identified as an essential question, guiding questions or activities throughout the text, etc. I need to make the PURPOSE explicit so that students can apply their knowledge to current, past, and future content.
UPCOMING SUHSD TEACHER INDUCTION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
Semester 2 Round Tables: May 20 (OLH) and May 21 (L Street: PDC and environs)
DRAFT Calendar of 2019-20 SUHSD Teacher Induction Events
SUHSD Induction Canvas Courses
"Off-track" continuing candidates:
New 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).
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