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Beginning Teacher and Mentor Workshop The Purpose of TEAM TEAM in - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Beginning Teacher and Mentor Workshop The Purpose of TEAM TEAM in - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Beginning Teacher and Mentor Workshop The Purpose of TEAM TEAM in NPS The TEAM Module Process & Timelines TEAM Website: Resources and Materials Support and Resources The mission of the TEAM Program is to promote
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The mission of the TEAM Program is to
promote excellence, equity and high achievement for Connecticut students by engaging teachers in purposeful exploration of professional practice through guided support and personal reflection.
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Refining beginning teachers’ practice utilizing research-
based best practices in the classroom;
Developing reflective practitioners who are able to critically
assess their practice using professional standards and set professional growth goals;
Cultivating an understanding of professional responsibilities
as an educator and promoting a sense of professionalism;
Easing the beginning teacher’s transition into the teaching
profession in order to end teacher isolation and retaining quality teachers; and
Providing teachers and districts resources to support
teacher induction
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We have a District TCC We use our own Reflection Paper
Reviewers – in-house process
Each Beginning Teacher is assigned a
Mentor
Mentors work with Beginning Teachers
for Two Years (three if needed)
Beginning Teachers are required to
complete 5 TEAM Modules within Two Years
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Module 1: Classroom Environment, Student
Engagement and Commitment to Learning
(CCT Domain 2) Module 2: Planning for Active Learning (CCT Domain 3) Module 3: Instruction for Active Learning (CCT Domain 4) Module 4: Assessment for Learning (CCT Domain 5) Module 5: Professional Responsibilities and
Teacher Leadership
(CCT Domain 6)
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Identify a Need or Opportunity for
Professional Growth
Develop a Professional Growth Action
Plan
Implement Plan and Apply New Learning Document and Analyze Changes in
Practice and Impact on Students
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- 2. Develop
Action Plan
- 3. Implement
Plan
- 4. Document
Outcomes
- 1. Identify Need
Module Process
Throughout the process, document meetings with your mentor, learning activities, and
- utcomes.
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- 2. Develop
Action Plan
- 3. Implement
Plan
- 4. Document
Outcomes
- 1. Identify Need
Identify a Need / Opportunity for Professional Growth
- Choose a CCT
Performance Profile Indicator as a focus for professional growth.
- Describe what is currently
happening in your classroom related to the indicator
- Identify what you want to
have happen in your classroom related to the indicator
- Create a professional
growth goal for the module
Module Process
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- 2. Develop
Action Plan
- 3. Implement
Plan
- 4. Document
Outcomes
- 1. Identify Need
Develop a Professional Growth Action Plan
- Identify and record
professional growth activities and needed resources
- Determine anticipated
timeline for module completion
- Identify dates on which
you will meet to work with your mentor
- Communicate with the
building administrator to discuss the plan and needed resources
Module Process
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- 2. Develop
Action Plan
- 3. Implement
Plan
- 4. Document
Outcomes
- 1. Identify Need
Implement Plan to Develop and Apply New Learning
- Participate in
professional growth activities and document new learning
- Try out new learning in
the classroom
- Gather examples/
evidence to document what happens when you apply your new learning
- Analyze outcomes and
determine progress toward goal
Module Process
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- 2. Develop
Action Plan
- 3. Implement
Plan
- 4. Document
Outcomes
- 1. Identify Need
Document and Analyze Changes in Teaching Practices and Impact on Students Develop a Reflection Paper that includes:
- Module Goal and Initial
Summary
- Professional growth
activities and new learning
- Application of new learning
- Plan for continued
professional growth
Module Process
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Modules
Timeline for Module Completion
Module 1: Classroom Environment, Student Engagement and Commitment to Learning
(CCT Domain 2)
By third Thursday in December; usually in year 1 Module 2: Planning for Active Learning
(CCT Domain 3)
By third Thursday in May; usually in year 1 Module 3: Instruction for Active Learning
(CCT Domain 4)
By third Thursday in December; usually in year 2 Module 4: Assessment for Learning
(CCT Domain 5)
By third Thursday in May; usually in year 2 Module 5: Professional Responsibilities and Teacher Leadership
(CCT Domain 6)
By third Thursday in May; usually in year 2
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www.ctteam.org
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