Program Requirements Christina Jordan, ACP Supervisor x 409 Route 7 H OUSTON I NDEPENDENT S CHOOL D ISTRICT A LTERNATIVE C ERTIFICATION P ROGRAM S UPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF T EXAS E DUCATORS Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program

AGENDA Literature Connection –First Day Jitters, by Julie Danneberg and Judith Love General Expectations Documentation Book including due dates Portfolio Guidelines Handbook including due dates Questions/Comments/Concerns Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program

Norms Actively participate Be respectful of the learning environment Take care of your personal needs Honor the contributions of others Have fun—laughter is encouraged! Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program

Things to keep in mind… Excellence is the STANDARD not the goal. I am here to support you. You are in the best EPP (Educator Preparation Program), the first in the state. Answer communications in a timely manner. You may communicate with me by: Cell Phone & Text: Office Phone: (x409) Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program

What you can expect from your ACP Supervisor To work with you to exemplify best teaching practices. To serve as an advocate. To provide and monitor professional learning activities. To provide you warm and cool feedback. To guide you through the certification program. Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program

What I Expect of the ACP Intern Ask questions LISTEN and make good sound decisions Rely on your support system Be prepared and organized Implement suggestions Reflect on feedback Complete ALL certification requirements Do your best at all times! Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program

Documentation Book Documentation Book (refer to “Due Date” form) KEEP THIS BOOK IN AN AREA ACCESSIBLE FOR YOUR SUPERVISOR. Make sure all forms are turned in timely to meet each benchmark date. Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program

Intern Release Time Observation Complete 6 total. Be sure that you and your mentor sign each form. Submit by the due date.

Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program Mentor Observations Complete 6 total. Be sure to sign and date each form. Submit by the due date.

Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program Supervisor Observations Complete 6 total #3- Nov/Dec observation by Intern video Be sure to sign and date each form

Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program Observations Scheduled on a weekly basis (week of only, not date or time). Notification will be by . Keep me informed of all formal and informal testing and/ or schedule changes.

Portfolio Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program

Portfolio Guidelines Observation # 3 Walk-through Portfolio – Parts 1-5 You project must be TYPED Will provide in an electronic format Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program

Submit a copy of completed Principal Observation Feedback Forms (at least 30 minutes) by the following dates: October 31, 2011 May 2, 2012 Submit a copy of completed Principal Walkthrough Feedback Forms (at least 10 minutes) by the following dates: January 17, 2012 May 2, 2012 Principal Appraisal and Development Feedback Forms

Evidence Binder Compile a binder to keep the following evidence: –Documentation of Student Learning Goals (PL-1) –Individual Student Data Trackers (PL-2) –Campus Data (PL-2) –Lesson plans (PL-3) Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program

“Initial” Visit Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program What is it? –Opportunity to Become familiar with observations Collaborate and discuss instructional practices Identify indicators before formal observation What it’s not. –Got you moment –A formal observation

Supervisor Observation Focus Indicators September –I-6, I-7, I-9, I-10 October –PL1, I-2, I-4, I-8, and all previously focused indicators November –PL2, PL3, I-1, I-3, I-5, and all previously focused indicators Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program

Additional ACP Activities and Due Dates Apply for Probationary Cert. –NOW!!!! Online Courses (6) –August 31 Differentiated Instruction –October 4, 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1 (Tuesdays only) PPR T-Cert Online –October Saturday Seminars –September 17 –October 22 –December 10 Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program

ACP WikiSpace Provides you with: –current news – due date reminders –Calendars –Document (soft copies) Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program

You Must Know Your ABC’s… Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program ABC’s for New Teachers

My Contact Information Christina Jordan, Supervisor, Certification (x 409) HISD Route 7 Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program