Beginning Teacher Support Program
2010 Teacher Working Conditions Survey Results:
58% said they received no release time to observe other teachers
47% had no formal time to meet with their mentor during school hours
31% never met with their mentor to develop lesson plans
53% never observed their mentor teaching
33% never analyzed student work with their mentor
NC Beginning Teacher Support Program Standards
Standard 1: Systemic support for high quality induction programs
Standard 2: Mentor selection, development, and support
Standard 3: Mentoring for instructional excellence
Standard 4: Beginning teacher professional development
Standard 5: Formative assessment of candidates and programs
Phases of First Year Teachers
Chart describes the various attitudes new teachers display during the first year and when these phases are apparent.
BT requirements:
Orientation, Induction, Observation/evaluations/PDP, Mentor
Mentor Standards:
Standard 2: Mentors support beginning teachers to establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students
Standard 3: Mentors support beginning teachers to know the content they teach
Standard 4: Mentors support beginning teachers to facilitate learning for their students
Standard 5: Mentors support beginning teachers to reflect on their practice