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The Newsletter for SUHSD Teacher Induction
August 2016
SUHSD Teacher Induction links beginning teachers with experienced colleagues to ensure student success
- 220 Induction Candidates in all content areas at nearly all SUHSD school sites
- 59 Induction Mentors representing all content areas at nearly all sites
Our Goal: Quality First Instruction
Here is our working definition of this concept:
Induction Candidates Offer Self-Ratings in California Standards for the Teaching Profession
SUHSD Classrooms: How Do we Organize Space for Learning?
What is "mentoring" in the SUHSD?
See these initial school group definitions.
Here is our working definition of this concept:
Ongoing Workshops for Mentors and Candidates
August 22 & 23
August 24
September 12 & 13
Induction Coursework Reflects Growth
Induction assignments provide opportunities to illustrate proficiency in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) as well as reflection guided by an Individual Learning Plan.
Induction Candidate Individual Learning Plan (ILP) Goals
Here's a word cloud illustrating Candidates' First Quarter ILP Outcomes
Enroll in SUHSD Induction
SUHSD Induction Canvas Course
Quarterly UCSD Extension Course
SUHSD Induction Early Completion Option (ECO)
Interested Candidates Submit Evidence of Readiness via Canvas by 9/17/16
Key application requirements include
Teaching experience (at least one full year)
Recommendations from administrator and teacher colleague
Evidence of effective teaching via formal evaluation(s)
Portfolio of classroom artifacts, evidence of curriculum development (unit and lesson plans), student work with feedback
15-minute video of instruction with commentary
Evidence of professional collaboration
Interested candidates may self-enroll in the Induction ECO Canvas Course by 9/1/16.
Posting for Education Specialist Induction Mentor Pool closes on 8/31/16
Not Your Grandma's BTSA Program
SUHSD Induction Leadership Team
Courtney Kleffman - Induction Mentor (ELA, H/SS)
John Patel - Induction Mentor (H/SS, ELA)
Aly Martinez - Induction Mentor (math, science)
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