LEA Representative Orientation The Collaborative to Support Initially Licensed Professionals Updated September 7, 2018
About the Collaborative
11 NENC LEAs Who Are We? Bertie Camden Gates Halifax Hertford Northampton Perquimans Tyrrell Warren Washington Weldon 11 NENC LEAs
Collaboration, BT Focus & Longevity What Makes Us Unique? Collaboration, BT Focus & Longevity
From Whence We Came April 1992: Startup Grant After Grant Cycle: Supported by Member Districts Directors Gail G Daughtry (1992 - 2000?) Billy Revels (2000? – 2002) Ralph Evans (2002- present)
Vision The Collaborative to Support Initially Licensed Professionals strives to improve the learning experiences of our students by providing focused, consistent, ongoing support for new teachers. It is our intent to “Leave No Teacher Behind.” Mission The Collaborative is dedicated to identifying and addressing the needs of newly licensed professionals.
Beliefs We believe that jointly we have the opportunity and responsibility to promote the critical attributes and essential components of programs that must be in place to provide quality support to … New Teachers Lateral Entry Teachers Support Coaches Mentors Administrators Collaborative Representatives
Goals Offer beginning teachers continuing support and professional development Facilitate the planning of effective induction programs for beginning teachers Facilitate the development of support skills of veteran teachers and administrators who work with new teachers. Enhance communications among our stakeholders. Monitor and evaluate our effectiveness
Collaborative Functions
Rep Responsibilities LEA Representatives Information Survey Collaborative Sites User Name / Password Monthly Meetings / Hosting Annual Membership Dues Lateral Entry Orientation Project Fall Drive-In Conference Superintendent Luncheon Spring Conference / Dues Annual Review
Major Projects “Teacher Talk” Support Coaches who facilitate monthly beginning teacher support groups Collaboration with other organizations to provide professional growth opportunities for new teachers and those who support them Networking opportunities for member school districts to enhance support for new teachers Collaborative web sites to serve as tools for channeling resources to new teachers and those who support them
Priorities 21st Century Teaching Teacher Evaluation Process Beginning Teacher Support Program Peer Review Process Training Teachers as Coaches
Priorities
Collaborative Resources
Partners Chowan University – Dr. Brenda Tinkham East Carolina University – Catrina Davis Elizabeth City State University – Dr. Sheila Williams Regional Alternative Licensing Center - Teresa McCall Regional Education Facilitators – Sonya Rinehart / Rhonda Holmes
Websites Collaborative Public Website Google Apps LEA Rep Meeting Site www.necollaborative.org Google Apps https://www.google.com/a/necollaborative.org LEA Rep Meeting Site Support Request Form https://goo.gl/ZR31ns
Other Resources Support Coach Handbook Member Representatives
Conferences Drive-In Conference Spring Conference October 6, 2018, 9:00 – 3:00 East Carolina University Spring Conference April 5-7, 2019 Crystal Coast Civic Center Morehead City
We Are Stronger Than The Sum of Our Parts … Bertie Camden Gates Halifax Hertford Northampton Perquimans Tyrrell Warren Washington Weldon 112 NENC LEAs
… Through Collaboration … BT Focus & Longevity
Orientation Evaluation (Plus/Delta) Summary Questions? Orientation Evaluation (Plus/Delta)
Where to Get More Information www.necollaborative.org Ralph Evans, Director P.O. Box 68 Hollister, NC 27844 (252) 578-5003 Cell Phone (252) 257- 4085 Office Phone (252) 257-0345 Fax ralph@necollaborative.org
Celebrating 26 Years of Beginning Teacher Support