1. Minnesota Teacher Induction Program New Teacher Conference August 16-17, 2011

2. 2 Purpose of TIP Assist entry-level teachers (ELTs) of high school agriculture become efficacious, effective, & successful!

3. 3 Objectives of TIP  Facilitate monthly professional development  Address beginning teacher problems  Provide psychosocial support Acceptance, counsel, friendship, role model, social  Provide teaching & program mgt. resources  Provide opportunity to analyze & reflect upon teaching  Influence teacher efficacy  Improve job satisfaction & teacher retention

4. 4 TIP Based on Lifelong Teacher Development (Steffy & Wolfe, 1997) Increasing Teacher Effectiveness Preservice Induction Apprentice Professional Expert Distinguished Emeritus

5. 5 TIP Activities  Conferences & Seminars MAAE Summer Conference New Teacher Conference Fall Seminar (Fall Invitational) Winter Seminar (Ag Tech) End-of-Year Celebration  reflection & discussion  strategies & resources  content pedagogy  sharing of best practices Develop a community of learners

6. 6 TIP Activities  Web Conference Meetings (UMConnect) Efficient & cost effective Seven monthly meetings in 2010-2011 Why? Stay connected to other ELTs (social network) Share ideas and strategies (professional network) Just-in-time mentoring (peer mentoring) New feature Breakout Rooms

7. 7 TIP Activities  Senior Mentor Highly regarded Altruistic Geographical area 3-5 day-long visits Reflective conversation Psychosocial support

8. 8 TIP Activities  Regional Mentor MAAE member Neighboring agriculture teacher Provide advice about FFA activities and regional culture

9. 9 TIP Activities  TIP Staff Director Overall leadership and management Coordinator Personalized curriculum assistance Coordinates sharing of instructional resources Maintains TIP Website Organizes UMConnect meetings

10. 10 TIP Results: The Numbers  Started in 1999-2000 school year  12 cohorts  195 ELTs  ELTs told us: TIP made a difference in their decision to remain in the profession Social-network and peer support Senior mentors and psychosocial support

11. TIP Partners  MAELC  MAAE  Minnesota Department of Education  Minnesota FFA Alumni  Minnesota FFA Association  Minnesota FFA Foundation  University of Minnesota  Local school districts

12. Minnesota Teacher Induction Program New Teacher Conference August 16-17, 2011