1. Orientation 1

2. 1.A New System for Ohio 2.What is Residency? 3.Why Residency? 4.Ohio Resident Educator Program 5.Ohio’s Resident Educator: “What do I need to know and do?” 6.System of Support for the Resident Educator  What will the Principal do to support my residency?  What will the Program Coordinator do to support my residency?  What will the Mentor do to support my residency? 7.Resources to Ensure a Successful “Journey to Excellence” 8. The one question to never stop asking… Orientation Agenda 2

3. Resident Educator License  2009: New licensure system  2011: First Resident Educator licenses issued Resident Educator Program  2009-2010 and 2010-2011: Transition Resident Educator Program  2011-2012: Resident Educator Program begins A New System for Ohio 3

4. Residency is a time to practice, refine and gain a deeper understanding of the art and science of teaching under the guidance of a certified mentor and the support of a professional learning community. What is Residency? 4

5. Resident Educator Program: Foundation  Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession  Ohio Continuum of Teacher Development Ohio Resident Educator Program 5

6. Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession The Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession were developed for use as a guide for teachers as they continually reflect upon and improve their effectiveness as educators through all stages of their careers. The Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession are available on ODE’s website at education.ohio.gov, search key words “educator standards board” 6

7. The Ohio Continuum for Teacher Development delineates five levels of teacher development. LevelDescribes EmergingPre-Licensure; the teacher education candidate DevelopingResidency; the teacher whose skills are developing ProficientThe teacher who is applying knowledge and skills independently AccomplishedThe teacher who is fully skilled and able to integrate knowledge and experience - in instruction, curriculum and professional development - into practice DistinguishedA teacher leader, consistently innovative, contributing to the professional learning community Ohio Resident Educator Program 7

8. The Ohio Resident Educator Program Reflects the Teaching and Learning Cycle 8

9. State Mentor Training  Instructional Mentoring (IM)  Resident Educator-1 (RE-1) Ohio Resident Educator Program 9

10.  Formative Assessment is an important component of Ohio’s Resident Educator Program  Formative Assessment includes an ongoing cycle of data collection and feedback Ohio Resident Educator Program 10

11. Formative Assessment  Mentor and principal communication  Resident Educator program processes, protocols and tools  Collection of evidence and artifacts Ohio Resident Educator Program 11

12. Monitor and Document Resident Educator Progress  Mid-Year Goal Review  End-of-Year Formative Progress Review Ohio Resident Educator Program 12

13. Years 1-4 Formative Assessment Processes and Tools 1.Resident Educator Self-Assessment 2.Assessment of Student Learning 3.Instructional Planning 4.Observation 5.Professional Goal Setting Process Ohio Resident Educator Program 13

14. Resident Educator Program Year 1-2 Timeline 14

15. Resident Educator 15 “What do I need to know and do?”

16. Resident Educator : Year 1 During Y EAR 1, the Resident Educator will  Communicate with mentor and principal  Use formative assessment activities to collect evidence and advance practice  Use the state-designed formative assessment tools (e.g., goal setting, self-assessment)  Document instructional meetings with mentor using the Collaborative Log  Complete the Year 1 Formative Progress Review  Maintain a collection of evidence and documents, a repertoire of practices, to inform summative assessment 16

17. Resident Educator: Year 2 During Y EAR 2, the Resident Educator will  Continue to improve their practice through study and performance of the teaching learning cycle as it relates to the Year 2 Timeline of Best Practices.  Complete the curriculum outlined on the Year 2 Best Practices Timeline  Utilize differentiated support and resources to move toward meeting goals and understanding the complexity of teaching at a deeper level  Complete Year 2 Formative Progress Review 17

18. Resident Educator: Years 3-4 During Y EARS 3-4 of the Resident Educator Program, the Resident Educator will Y EAR 3  Prepare for summative assessment Year 3/4  Successfully complete summative assessment Year 4  Participate in professional development and leadership roles  Re-take any deficient portions of summative assessment  Complete Resident Educator program requirements then apply for the 5-year professional license which includes securing the signatures of the mentor and superintendent or designee 18

19. What will the PRINCIPAL do to support my residency? System of Support 19

20. Principal To provide support for the RE program, the Principal will  Understand the philosophy, curriculum and requirements of the Resident Educator Program  Continue to create a learning environment in which Resident educations can thrive  Work with program coordinators to plan the program and select and assign mentors  Ensure mentors attend state required training  Provide time for mentor-Resident Educator collaboration  Provide opportunities for observations, including reciprocal observations and observations of exemplary teachers 20

21. Communication: RE-Mentor-Principal 21

22. What will the P ROGRAM C OORDINATOR do to support my residency? System of Support 22

23. Program Coordinator To provide support for the RE program, the program coordinator will  Administer the Ohio Resident Educator Program  Communicate Resident Educator information to any teacher(s) in their district/school who may be eligible to participate  Register Resident Educators in the state’s CORE system  Work with principals to select and assign mentors  Ensure mentors attend state training 23

24. System of Support What will the MENTOR do to support my residency? 24

25. Mentor To provide support for the RE program, the mentor will  Attend all required training to obtain certification  Communicate with the Resident Educator, program coordinator and principal  Respect the confidential relationship with the Resident Educator and principal  Support the Resident Educator through the use of formative assessment processes, protocols and tools  Collaborate with the program coordinator to complete end-of- year Formative Progress Review 25

26. Mentor: Years 2-4 Y EAR 2:  Provide in-depth instructional mentoring of Year 2 timeline Best Practices through one-to-one mentoring, co-teaching and/or cohort collaboration Y EAR 3:  Facilitate and support the Resident Educator in preparing for summative assessment Y EAR 4:  Facilitate and support the Resident Educator to “re-take“ deficient portions of summative assessment  Facilitate Resident Educator participation in professional development and leadership activities 26

27.  District/School Program Coordinator  ODE website: education.ohio.gov  search key words, Resident Educator  Program Questions:  REProgram@ode.state.oh.us  Licensure Questions:  educatorlicensure@ode.state.oh.us Resources to Ensure A Successful “Journey to Excellence” 27

28. “ How can I be a better educator tomorrow than I am today?” The one question to never stop asking… 28