Pinellas - TNTP Project ESE Advisory Meeting September 17, 2014

Background Florida DOE funded grant opportunity to implement a new teacher support program for ESE teachers TNTP is a national nonprofit that works with public schools, districts and states to advance great teaching Collaboration with TNTP aligns with our district vision of 100% student success Research indicates that when teachers master a small number of specific skills, they are more likely to be successful in their first year

A teacher’s most important year is the first year. “It is not a warm-up lap, but an opportunity to cultivate strengths and make careful assessments.”

Purpose Support the effectiveness and retention of new ESE teachers

Vision Our charge is to ensure new teachers of ESE in Pinellas County have the confidence and competence to achieve immediate, measurable success with their students by implementing a training program.

Goals Increase student achievement through the development of teacher practice Retain quality teachers to serve our ESE students through support and professional development prior to beginning teaching

The Summer ‘14 Program New ESE teacher induction program Approximately 12 new ESE teachers Four week training program Focus Narrow curriculum focusing on four key teaching skills Practice Specific practice at Summer Bridge of teaching skills learned Feedback Intensive coaching providing specific feedback

The Expansion Program New Teacher Coaching TNTP staff Pinellas Instructional Staff Developers Active coaching and differentiated support Summer Training Program