1. LEA Representative Orientation
The Collaborative to Support Initially Licensed Professionals
September 6, 2013

2. About the Collaborative

3. Who Are We? 16 NENC LEAs Vance Weldon Warren Washington Edgecombe
Roanoke
Rapids
Gates
Camden
Edenton/
Chowan
Halifax
Perquimans
Bertie
Tyrrell
Hertford
Northampton
Martin
16 NENC LEAs

4. Collaboration, BT Focus & Longevity
What Makes Us Unique?
Collaboration, BT Focus & Longevity

5. From Whence We Came April 1992: Startup Grant
After Grant Cycle: Supported by Member Districts
Directors
Gail G Daughtry ( ?)
Billy Revels (2000? – 2002)
Ralph Evans (2002- present)

6. Vision
The Collaborative to Support Initially Licensed Professionals strives to improve the learning experiences of our students by providing focused, consistent, ongoing support for new teachers. It is our intent to “Leave No Teacher Behind.”
Mission
The Collaborative is dedicated to identifying and addressing the needs of newly licensed professionals.

7. Beliefs
We believe that jointly we have the opportunity and responsibility to promote the critical attributes and essential components of programs that must be in place to provide quality support to …
New Teachers
Lateral Entry Teachers
Support Coaches
Mentors
Administrators
Collaborative Representatives

8. Goals
Offer beginning teachers continuing support and professional development
Facilitate the planning of effective induction programs for beginning teachers
Facilitate the development of support skills of veteran teachers and administrators who work with new teachers.
Enhance communications among our stakeholders.
Monitor and evaluate our effectiveness

9. Collaborative Functions

10. Rep Responsibilities LEA Representatives Information Survey
Collaborative Sites User Name / Password
Monthly Meetings / Hosting
Annual Membership Dues
Lateral Entry Orientation Project
Fall Drive-In Conference
Superintendent Luncheon
Annual Retreat / Professional Development
Spring Conference / Dues
Annual Review

11. Major Projects
“Teacher Talk” Support Coaches who facilitate monthly beginning teacher support groups
Collaboration with other organizations to provide professional growth opportunities for new teachers and those who support them
Networking opportunities for member school districts to enhance support for new teachers
Beginning Teacher Welcome Packet
Collaborative web sites to serve as tools for channeling resources to new teachers and those who support them
A strategic plan to serve as a blueprint for Collaborative functions

12. Priorities 21st Century Teaching Teacher Evaluation Process
Beginning Teacher Support Program Peer Review Process
Training Teachers as Coaches
New Mentoring Process
Checklist of Principal Support of BTs

13. Priorities

14. Collaborative Resources

15. Partners Chowan University – Dr. Brenda Tinkham
East Carolina University – Christa Monroe
Elizabeth City State University – Dr. Sheila Williams
Regional Alternative Licensing Center - Teresa McCall
Regional Education Facilitators – Sonya Rinehart & Erika Newkirk
Regional Professional Development Leads – Abbey Futrell & Elizabeth Edwards

16. Websites Collaborative Public Website Members Only (Ning) Google Apps
Members Only (Ning)
Google Apps
LEA Rep Wiki
Support Request Form

17. Other Resources
Support Coach Handbook
Member Representatives

18. Conferences Drive-In Conference Spring Conference
September 28, 2013, 9:00 – 2:00
Chowan University
Spring Conference
April 4-6, 2014
Crystal Coast Civic Center
Morehead City
Video

19. We Are Stronger Than The Sum of Our Parts …
Bertie
Camden
Edenton-Chowan
Edgecombe
Gates
Halifax
Hertford
Martin
Northampton
Perquimans
Roanoke Rapids
Tyrrell
Vance
Warren
Washington
Weldon
16 NENC LEAs

20. … Through Collaboration
… BT Focus & Longevity

21. Orientation Evaluation (Plus/Delta)
Summary
Questions?
Orientation Evaluation (Plus/Delta)

22. Where to Get More Information
Ralph Evans, Director
P.O. Box 68
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) Cell Phone
(252) Office Phone
(252) Fax

23. Providing Pieces to the Beginning Teacher Support Puzzle