Mindful Mentoring Newsletter
TCOE Teacher Induction Programs- December 2017
Winter vacation is nearly here. Below are some suggestions to support your Candidate(s) until then.
- Explain that the days before the winter holiday have the potential to be lost instructional time. Guide them in planning meaningful and engaging learning experiences while being mindful of the conflicting demands on student and family time outside of school.
- Let new teachers know not to penalize students for decisions made by adult family members about school attendance by giving high stakes assessments the day before the school holidays.
- Go over policies for holiday decorations, celebrations, and gifts.
For more ways to support your Candidate this time of year, checkout the December Needs Assessment.
DID YOU KNOW?
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Upcoming TCOE ERS Professional Development Opportunities
Gamify Your Classroom, Pathways to Comprehensive Literacy; Cohort 2, Advanced Excel, Maker Series: STEM with Airplanes, etc... Click here to see all offerings.
Induction Conference Coming to Fresno
Event Information
California Induction Conference: Leading the Change
More informationRegistration Cost: $375Register at: https://www.californiainductionconference.com/Deadline to register is December 1st!
When?
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2017, 07:30 AM
Where?
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center, Ventura Street, Fresno, CA, United States
Event Information
Last Inquiry Meeting
Last opportunity for Candidates to attend the mandatory Inquiry meeting.
When?
Monday, Dec 11, 2017, 04:30 PM
Where?
TCOE, South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, CA, United States
Event Information
Next Mindful Mentoring Workshop
Dealing with Conflict & Other Mentoring Obstacles. How might you handle difficult situations that come up while coaching your Candidate? This workshop will give you, the Mentor, ideas to use with your Candidate. Mentors are encouraged to bring questions they might have about dealing with particular situations. To register for workshops go to the registration page on our website or click here.
Next workshop will be on Active Listening and Questioning Jan. 23
When?
Friday, Dec 1, 2017, 01:30 PM
Where?