http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Roundtable Discussions : Higher Education, Districts, ROEs, and Induction February 26, 2013 Dr. Patricia Brady, INTC

http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Agenda Introductions MU Teaching Fellows Program Other reports from the Higher Education Induction Group Roundtable discussions Report out

http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Introductions Name Institution Role

MU Teaching Fellowship Program Dr. Carol Gilles

History Originated from the Cadre Program at the University of Nebraska in 1995 We changed it greatly to meet our needs First year we had 10 Teaching Fellows in 5 schools This year we have 76 Teaching Fellows (elementary, middle and secondary) in 10 school districts. We have over 91% still in education up to 8 years out of program.

What Is Necessary? 1 classroom vacancy (retirement or resignation) + 1 classroom vacancy created by selecting a quality mentor teacher from existing veteran staff = Openings for 2 MU Teaching Fellows

Who Are MU Teaching Fellows? 1st year novice teachers Fully certified Graduates of accredited teacher preparation programs Selected by MU and the school district

Costs Districts pay a fee of $19,060 for each set of 2 teaching fellows Fellows receive $13,601 stipend and their Master’s Degree tuition is paid MU waives tuition not paid by contract

Costs (cont.) District continues to pay mentor teacher salary MU provides program administration, liaison, & on-site instruction through MPER and College faculty and staff

What Is the Role of a Mentor Teacher? Have 2 fellows Paid by the district Released from teaching duties Support 2 TFs (1/3) Clinical Associate with MU (1/3) School/district assignments (1/3)

What Qualities Do Mentors Have? Advanced degree At least 5 years classroom experience Leadership Initiative Strong communication skills Ability to listen empathetically Flexibility Sense of humor Understanding of how to work with adult learners

Responsibilities of a Mentor Teacher Fellows Buildings MU Not Assistant principals/ Adm. Assistants Building Substitute Teachers Evaluators

What Is the Role of a Liaison? Visits 2 times per month Supports Fellows Supports mentors Keeps Principal updated about MU initiatives

Courses Summer #1FallWinterSummer #2 Smr: Technology Across the Curriculum 7368 Individual Research 8910 Advanced Human Learning 8320 Classroom Research 8915 Smr: Authentic Assessment 8087 Managing Classrooms for Learning 8780 Smr: Problems of Practice 9406 Smr: Mental Health Issues 7087 Smr: Meeting the Needs of All Learners 8387 Smr: Mental Health Issues 7087 Smr: Adv. Curriculum & Pedagogy in Literacy 8900 Smr: Advanced Mathematics 8900

Some New Changes No “Release days” for all classes. We will meet every Thursday night. We will have both regional & joint mentor meetings Please car pool to mentor meetings!

http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Higher Ed Induction Group Background Results of morning’s meeting Questions for districts and ROEs

http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Roundtable discussions What reactions do you have to the MU model? What assistance would districts and ROEs most appreciate from colleges and universities? How can colleges/universities best collaborate with districts/ROEs? What pitfalls should be avoided? How can we create a seamless transition from preservice to inservice? What should be our first action steps—individually or collectively?

http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Report out Action items?

http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Dr. Patricia Brady Acting Director, INTC