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New Teacher

Induction

Program

Conejo Unified School Dis-

trict

Induction Teachers Say:

(2016-2017)

—“I really loved the seminar meetings

and learned a lot of useful information

I have used and will continue to use in

my teaching profession.”

—”It was a nice year in Induction. I felt

very secure in my relationship with my

support provider. I knew I could ask

for help and receive it at any time.”

—”Thank you for everything!” -

Support Providers

Full release teachers

Work with new teachers as Support Provid-

ers in a non-evaluative capacity

Represent the highest standards of the pro-

fession and possess a strong educational phi-

losophy

Receive ongoing mentor training through

collaboration, research, and professional de-

velopment opportunities

What We Do

Help Participating Teachers (PTs) write

teaching goals based on the CSTPs

(California Standards for the Teaching Pro-

fession)

Coach the PT in regards to classroom man-

agement, planning engaging lessons, assess-

ment, and so much more

Help PTs reflect on and improve their teach-

ing practice

Program Purposes/Objectives

Provide an effective transition into the

teaching career for first- and second-year

teachers in California

Improve the educational performance

of students through improved training, in-

formation, and assistance for participating

teachers

Enable beginning teachers to be effec-

tive in teaching students who are culturally,

linguistically, and academically diverse

Ensure the professional success and

retention of new teachers

Provide intensive, individualized sup-

port and assistance to each participating

beginning teacher

Ensure an individual induction plan for

each participating beginning teacher, based

on an ongoing assessment of the develop-

ment of the beginning teacher

Ensure continuous program improve-

ment through ongoing research, develop-

ment, and evaluation

Program Components

4-6 observations a year, using common language

from Admin evaluation form

Weekly meetings between the participating

teachers and their Support Provider

One seminar a month (after school hours)

Successful completion of a portfolio each semes-

ter with the following components:

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

Class profile

Site orientation

Evidence of reaching CSTP goals

Analysis of Student Work

Differentiation

Lesson Plan

Reflection of teaching practice

Professional Development

Administrator’s Responsibilities

Be aware of the Seminar dates and try not to

schedule other meetings or responsibilities

during those times.

Provide release time if a Participating Teach-

ers wants to observer another teacher.

Promote engagement in Induction as part of

developing as a professional educator.

If there are certain goals you would like your

teacher to work on, share that with the Sup-

port Provider

Questions? Just ask a Support Provider!

Contact Us

*Deborah Kolodney- Program Coordinator/Support Provider dkolodney@conejousd.org

*Mary Vehrs– SPED Support Provider mvehrs@conejousd.org

*Gina Mandell: Support Provider

gmandell@conejousd.org

PD Seminar 2016-2017

PD Seminar 2016-2017