1. NEW TEACHER INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT 2016 - 2017
Paula Gaylord, BLT Director
Dr. Barbara Armstrong, Chief Talent Officer
“Excellence is the Standard”

2. Generally the Second Tuesday of Each Month
BLT Meetings
Generally the Second Tuesday of Each Month
3:45 – 4:30 PM
9/ Program Overview-Joint BLT/Mentor Meeting TPS :30 – 3:45 at TPS
9/ Program Overview-Joint BLT/Mentor Meeting TMS/LD :15 – 4:30 at TMS
9/ Program Overview-Joint BLT/Mentor Meeting THS/LD :15 – 4:30 at THS
Paula Gaylord – Director of Beginning License Teacher
*This is a required meeting for all BLT 1, 2 and 3 staff and mentors for an overview of the
program and writing the PDP. All sessions will include the same content. BLTs and mentors may
attend any session together.
(Linked to Standard 5 – Reflecting on practice and linking professional growth)
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10/11 Classroom Management Tools :15 – 4:30 at LD
Tricia Gladstone – PBIS Behavior Consultant
Learn strategies for proactive classroom management. Both elementary and secondary
perspectives will be included.
(Linked to Standard 1 – Establishing a safe and orderly classroom)

3. 11/10 Differentiation and Integration of Skills 3:15 – 4:30 at LD
Cate Gentry – Chief Officer of Curriculum and Instruction
11/ Matching Your Teaching to Your Learners :15 – 4:30 at TMS
NC Beginning Teacher Support Program
*This is a required meeting for all BLT 1 and 2 staff to review district lesson plan expectations
including Tier 1 and Making Content Comprehensive strategies
(Linked to Standard 3 – Aligning instruction with the NC Standard Course of Study and Tier 1
Strategy – Explicit Instruction)
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12/ Technology Support and Tech Tools 3:15–4:30 at TMS
Jennifer Buck – Instructional Technology
Learn how to use district instructional technology more efficiently to integrate it into lesson
plans. Teachers will be surveyed to determine the specific needs. This will be a working session
that can be used to create digital instructional materials.
(Linked to Standard 4 – Integrating technology into instruction)
12/13 BLT 3 Only - Teach Like a Champion Book Study 3:15-4:30 at TMS
Share strategies used from the Book Teach Like a Champion. Find out what is working in other classrooms.
(Linked to Standard 4 – Facilitating Learning for students)
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1/ PDP Review and Midyear Completion with Mentor 2:30-3:45 a TPS
1/ PDP Review and Midyear Completion with Mentor 2:30-3:45 at LD
1/ PDP Review and Midyear Completion with Mentor 3:15-4:40 at TMS
1/ PDP Review and Midyear Completion with Mentor 3:15-4:30 at THS
This session is required of all BLT 1, 2 and 3 staff to complete the PDP with all signatures. BLT staff and mentors should come together to any of these sessions.
(Linked to Standard 5 – Reflecting on practice)

4. 2/14 Effective Time Management 3:15-4:30 at TMS
NC Beginning Teacher Support Program
Learn effective ways to mange your time to accomplish all you have to do in the school setting.
(Linked to Standard 4 – Planning effective instruction and assessment)
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3/ Erasing Behavior 3:15-4:30 at TMS
Tricia Gladstone – PBIS Behavior Consultant
Learn how to analyze student behavior and the motivation behind it. Create processes to replace those behaviors with new productive behaviors to help increase student success in the classroom.
(Linked to Standard 1 – Establishing a safe classroom and Standard 4 – Adapting to meet student needs)
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4/ Calming Strategies for Staff and Students/Celebrate Success 3:15-4:30 at TMS
Sara Kramer – School Based Therapist
Learn strategies to calm students and yourself in the classroom to ensure that you have an environment conducive to learning. Celebrate your accomplishments during the year!
(Linked to Standard 4 – Establishing a respectful environment for learning)
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5/ Ending on a High Note- Summarization, Rejuvenation, :15-4:30 at TMS
and Reflection
Learn effective strategies to reflect on your year and plan for the future.
(Linked to Standard 5 – Reflecting on Practice)
TPS = Thomasville Primary School
LD = Liberty Drive Elementary School
TMS = Thomasville Middle School
THS = Thomasville High School

5. Professional Development Requirements
Professional development sessions are open to all BLT staff, mentors and new to system staff.
ALL BLT staff (1, 2 and 3) attend:
Program Overview and Initial PDP Session – September
PDP Midyear Review Session – January
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BLT 1 – Attend the 3 required sessions and at least 4 others of your choice
BLT 2 – Attend the 3 required sessions and at least 2 others of your choice
BLT 3 – Attend the 2 required sessions and Teach Like a Champion Book Study 12/13/16
Excellence is the Standard