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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 excellence, equity and high achievement for Connecticut students by engaging teachers in purposeful exploration of professional practice through guided support and personal reflection.

 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

 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

 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)

 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

2. Develop 1. Identify Need Action Plan Throughout the process, Module document meetings Process with your mentor, learning activities, and 4. Document 3. Implement outcomes. Outcomes Plan

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 2. Develop 1. Identify Need classroom related to the Action Plan indicator Identify what you want to • Module have happen in your Process classroom related to the indicator 4. Document 3. Implement Create a professional • Outcomes Plan growth goal for the module

Develop a Professional Growth Action Plan Identify and record • professional growth activities and needed resources Determine anticipated • timeline for module 2. Develop 1. Identify Need completion Action Plan Identify dates on which • you will meet to work Module with your mentor Process Communicate with the • building administrator to 4. Document 3. Implement discuss the plan and Outcomes Plan needed resources

Implement Plan to Develop and Apply New Learning 2. Develop 1. Identify Need Participate in • Action Plan professional growth activities and document Module new learning Process Try out new learning in • the classroom 4. Document 3. Implement Gather examples/ • Outcomes Plan evidence to document what happens when you apply your new learning Analyze outcomes and • determine progress toward goal

2. Develop Document and Analyze 1. Identify Need Action Plan Changes in Teaching Practices and Impact on Students Module Process Develop a Reflection Paper that includes: Module Goal and Initial • 4. Document 3. Implement Summary Outcomes Plan Professional growth • activities and new learning Application of new learning • Plan for continued • professional growth

Modules Timeline for Module Completion Module 1 : Classroom Environment, Student By third Thursday in Engagement and Commitment to Learning December; usually in year 1 (CCT Domain 2) Module 2 : Planning for Active Learning By third Thursday in May; (CCT Domain 3) usually in year 1 Module 3 : Instruction for Active Learning By third Thursday in (CCT Domain 4) December; usually in year 2 Module 4 : Assessment for Learning By third Thursday in May; (CCT Domain 5) usually in year 2 Module 5 : Professional Responsibilities and By third Thursday in May; Teacher Leadership usually in year 2 (CCT Domain 6)

 www.ctteam.org

 Mentors  Building Administrator(s)  District Administrators  Reflection Paper Reviewers  District TEAM Coordinating Committees  Professional Organizations  Regional Education Services Centers (RESCs) – ours is CREC  CT Department of Education (CSDE)  www.ctteam.org