FCPS New Teacher Induction Program and Other Initiatives

Our Core Values Students First Victory is in the Classroom Leadership, Capacity Building, Shared Accountability and Collaboration for Results are Keys to Success Families are Our Partners It Takes an Entire Community to Ensure the Success of Our Public Schools

FCPS 5 Imperatives Excellent Student Opportunities Excellent Staff Excellent Schools Excellent Supports Excellent Relationships

FCPS By the Numbers 36 Elementary Schools (soon to be 37) 12 Middle Schools 6 High Schools 3 Career and Technical Centers 10 Stand-Alone Academic and Alternative Programs

FCPS By the Numbers 1,120 students in Preschool 19,306 students in Elementary 9,382 students Middle School 11,868 students High School 41,676 students total enrollment

FCPS By the Numbers FCPS is the second largest employer in Fayette County 3,000 Classroom Teachers 270 participants in the FCPS New Teacher Induction Program last year

NTI: The New Teacher Induction Program

New Teacher Induction (NTI) – Responsibilities Overview

New Teacher Induction (NTI) – Responsibilities Overview

New Teacher Induction (NTI) – Year 1 Components of the Year 1 NTI Plan: New Teacher Responsibilities

New Teacher Induction (NTI) – Year 1 Components of the Year 1 NTI Plan: Mentor Responsibilities

New Teacher Induction (NTI) – Year 1 Components of the Year 1 NTI Plan: Administrator Responsibilities

New Teacher Induction (NTI) – Year 1 Components of the Year 1 NTI Plan: Collaboration Hours

New Teacher Induction (NTI) – Year 1 Components of the Year 1 NTI Plan: Collaboration hours (continued)

New Teacher Induction (NTI) – Year 1 Components of the Year 1 NTI Plan: Check-in Support Sessions

New Teacher Induction (NTI) – Year 2

NTI vs. KTIP KTIP NTI A one year program Assigned a committee consisting of the Intern, Resource Teacher, Administrator, and Teacher Educator Met 3 times with committee Required to meet with Resource Teacher for 40 hours out-of-class and 20 hours in-class; formal observations by committee members 3 times each Resource Teacher documented activities, which were reviewed by District and approved by EPSB Received ratings at each committee meeting A two year program Assigned a committee consisting of the New Teacher, Teacher Mentor, and Administrator Meets 3 times with committee in 1st year; 1 time in 2nd year 1st year= 40 hours out-of-class with Mentor and 2 shadowing days; 2nd year= 20 hours out-of-class with Mentor and 1 shadowing day Teacher Mentor documents activities, which are reviewed and approved by the Principal and turned into the District for processing Committee meetings are for support only – no ratings given

New teachers and evaluations New Teacher Induction processes are non-evaluative. They are for support only. New-to-the-profession teachers will be evaluated the same as all non-tenured certified teachers. All evaluations are based on the Kentucky Framework for Teaching

Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) Non-Tenured Certified Staff (2 observations minimum EACH year) All observations must be completed by March 31st.   Observation Type Frequency Observer Timeline * ** Full Observation (class period or lesson) Minimum of 2 per year Administrator One must be conducted after the evaluation training and prior to winter break. The second one must be conducted between the first day of the second semester and March 31st

TEACHING EXPECTATIONS Be prepared to teach each day and be on time. Teacher planning is essential for a successful learning day. Interact with students in a caring and respectful manner. Engage students in a rigorous way. They will rise to your expectations. Be a team player on your team(s). Don’t be afraid to ask questions or to ask for help when you need it.

Curriculum documents include: Pacing Guides Curriculum Maps Assessments

EXPECT EXCELLENCE Together we can all make a difference in the lives of every single child. Care before content. Relationships come first. Teaching is what we are all meant to do. Show your passion for teaching while you are in the classroom. We are stronger together than working on our own.

FCPS Summer Professional Learning

Teaching & Learning Conference Purpose: Three days of professional learning to build teacher capacity in the areas curriculum, instruction, and assessment Session Strands: ELA, Math, Special Education, MTSS, Preschool, Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, Literacy Symposium, Technology, Science, and More! Audience: PK-12 Classroom Teachers Attendance: 1,402 Attendees

revised curriculum maps common assessment plan Collections Digital Tools-Train the Trainer Collections Year 2 Implementation revised pacing guides revised curriculum maps common assessment plan argument writing assessment Audience: Secondary ELA teachers including special education and EL Attendance: 75 teachers digital tools within the Collections platform modules for teacher leaders to use throughout the school year Audience: Secondary ELA teachers from each middle school and high school; identified by the principal Attendance: 31 teachers

Co-Teaching Initiative ● Continuous Classroom Improvement ● High Yield Instructional Strategies ● Co-teaching Models Audience: Schools Teams comprised of Principal, Internal Coach, General Education and Special Education Partners Attendance: 75 Attendees

Student Support Professionals Institute Purpose: Three days of professional learning to increase the capacity of our school-based student support professionals to ensure that they effectively, efficiently, & collaboratively meet the evolving needs of our students by using evidence-based, data-driven, and equitable practices Audience: District FRYSC Coordinators, Social Workers, Guidance Specialists, Counselors, School Psychologists, & Behavior Specialists Attendance: 170 FCPS Student Support Professionals (+ some FCPS administrators and special education teachers)

Primary Mathematics - Investigations3 Purpose: 3 days training through Pearson to introduce our teachers to the new mathematics curriculum Attendees received grade specific training to learn all aspects of the program. Teachers learned how Investigations meets all three of the District Priorities in Mathematics. Audience: Kindergarten - 2nd grade teachers, Special Education teachers, Intervention teachers, Administration & District Support Attendance: Over 450 Kindergarten - 2nd grade teachers and administrators

Intermediate Mathematics - Grades 3-5 Attendees received grade specific training to learn all aspects of the program and online platform. Teachers learned how enVision meets all three of the District Priorities in Mathematics. Audience: 3rd-5th grade teachers, Special Education, Intervention teachers, Administration & District Support Attendance: Over 450 3rd-5th grade teachers and administrators

Purpose: One day conference focusing on innovative instructional strategies that engage students to improve learning through the use of technology. Administrator Workshops 110 general sessions Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators and District Staff Attendance: 544 attendees

New Teacher Orientation Purpose: To provide professional learning for our new FCPS certified teachers about district resources, high-yield instructional strategies, research-based classroom management techniques and culturally responsive teaching and learning strategies. Audience: Newly Hired FCPS Certified Teachers Sessions included: Total Participation Techniques, School Safety and Security, ELA Wonders/Collections, Communicating with Families, Classroom Management, MTSS, and Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Attendance: 201 total (102 Elementary, 47 Middle, 52 High)

2018 Summer Learning Summary 5066 Total Attendees 28 Total Summer Learning Initiatives

FCPS Substitute Processes

Substituting with FCPS - Applying Complete an application online at www.fcps.net . Click on Employment/HR then click on Job Vacancies. Click start an application for employment. Complete the application.

Substituting with FCPS – Background Checks Go to the Administrative Office of the Courts and order a background check. http://courts.ky.gov/aoc/criminalrecordreports/Pages/default.aspx If you order online, the cost is $27. If you go to Frankfort and pick it up, the cost is $25. Once you receive the background check, please email it to fcpsappcenter@fayette.kyschools.us After you send in your background check, you will receive an email that says your application is complete and to sign up to attend a substitute paperwork meeting. The meeting link will be a part of your application.

Substituting with FCPS – Required Documents Administrative Office of the Courts background check as noted above Note: this is not the same background check required for student teaching Driver’s license Social security card (original, signed) Official transcript showing at least 64 credit hours Physical form completed within the last 12 months (must be submitted on state required form – will get at paperwork meeting) Fingerprints and C.A.N. check must be less than 6 months old if paperwork is done outside of your student teaching semester

Substituting with FCPS– Pay Scale $20 additional per day for special education teacher and special education paraeducator positions. Certified Teacher pay begins when you bring your EPSB issued professional teaching certificate to the substitute office in the HR department

Questions about being a Substitute? Contact: The application center at 859-381-4190 OR The sub office at 859-381-4797

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