Teacher in Residence Mentor Meeting

Welcome! Agenda Overview of a Teacher in Residence Mentor Phases of Teaching Break Veteran Teacher Study Homework

Objectives Tonight you will know the major components of the TiR program to discuss the program goals with all district support personnel. Tonight you will know mentor support systems to develop strong, supportive relationships with TiR candidates. Tonight you will know the phases of a first year teacher to identify and empathize with your mentee. Tonight you will know that requirements of the Veteran Teacher Study and consult with your mentor to determine the teachers you want to observe.

Warm-Up TiR Candidates, please introduce your mentor! WELCOME MENTORS!

SUCCESSES and CHALLENGES?

Teacher in Residence Program Overview The Teacher in Residence Program is an alternative pathway toward obtaining a teaching license. Candidates are seeking district recommendation for their initial teacher license over a two year period. REBEKHA - double check me please - it is a provisional license - correct?

How are we similar to a traditional program? All Colorado teachers must demonstrate evidence of proficiency toward the eight Performance Based Standards for Colorado Teachers. All institutions require a TWS, or a unit plan design, to provide documentation of proficiency toward many of the required standards. TiR provides knowledge and the pedagogy of teaching.

How are we different from a traditional program? Candidates Must: Complete a compacted curriculum in two years. Demonstrate proficiency in coursework AND in the classroom. Integrate course work into their classroom practices including management and planning.

Year One Goal Candidates will provide evidence of proficiency for at least 45 standard elements from the Performance Based Standards for Colorado Teachers. Candidates must receive a passing grade for TiR coursework. Opportunities for proficiency demonstration: Artifacts Classroom Performance Teacher Work Samples

Year Two Goal > Candidates will continue to work towards completion of their licensure portfolio by gathering evidence of proficiency for the remaining elements defined in the Performance Based Standards for Colorado Teachers. The DISTRICT will then recommend the TiR candidate receive their initial teaching license.

What We Know About You! You are a men*tor n.1. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher. You have a passion and desire to move our profession and good teaching forward by selecting to mentor a new professional! You are willing to share yourself, your knowledge, wisdom and experiences with another teacher! That is something special and should be celebrated!

Role Of The Mentor “Learning occurs when people engage in complicated undertakings and find a way to reflect on how they’re doing it - and perhaps engage a coach or mentor who has some tools and methods for learning. Those tools are different from answers. Answers are for lazy people who don’t want to learn how to use a thinking method to learn how to deal with a practical problem. I have zero respect for trying to find an ‘answer.’ There is a profound difference between having an answer and having an approach you can use to deal with a complicated and difficult practical problem.” - Peter Senge

Overview Teacher in Residence Mentor Please read through pages 3-4 of the handout with your mentor. Following your reading of pages 3-4, mentees should talk with their mentor about what continued and/or additional support he/she needs in the areas identified on page 5 of the handout.

Phases of a First Year Teacher AUG  SEPT  OCT  NOV  DEC  JAN  FEB  MAR  APR  MAY  JUN  JUL

Phases of a First-Year Teacher Big Idea: Every person in this room will have experiences, emotions, and questions which are normal and a necessary part of the teaching journey! 1 Please read the article all the way through. 2 Mentors, please share with your TiR candidate what you remember about each phase the first year you taught. How did you feel? What did you do? 3 Mentors, ask your TiR candidate which stage they believe they are in currently and why? 4 Mentors, help your TiR candidate formulate a plan/ideas/areas for assistance to move through all the stages feeling confident.

Break Time Restrooms and drinking fountains are in the hallway. Please be aware that the doors lock behind you and you’ll need to have someone let you in if the doors close behind you.

The Veteran Teacher Field Study At this time, take out the template for the Veteran Teacher Study as I walk through the requirements with you.

Homework Your first opportunity to demonstrate proficiency on a number of the Performance Based Standards for Colorado teachers! Teaching Context (due Oct 20th) VIP Lesson Plan (due Oct. 20th) VETERAN TEACHER artifact assignment (due Nov. 3rd) The Mid-Term exam will be e-mailed to you on Oct. 21st. Class will be canceled on Oct. 27th. The Mid-Term is due on Nov. 3rd ** Pace yourself!!!! The above assignments are staggered…..don’t let them pile up on you!

Thank you for attending!