1. NEW TEACHER INSTRUCTIONALSUPPORT 2015 - 2016 Paula Gaylord, BLT Director Dr. Barbara Armstrong, Chief Talent Officer “Excellence is the Standard”

2. Professional Development for Beginning License Teachers 2015-2016 Sept. 1Joint Mentor/BLT Meeting – TPS and LDES at Liberty Drive Sept. 3Joint Mentor/BLT Meeting – TMS and THS at Thomasville Middle (includes Standard 5 – Reflecting on practice and linking professional growth) *This is a required meeting for all BLT staff and mentors for an overview of the program and writing PDPs. Grading Practices: Grade Book and Report Cards (includes Standard 4h – Use a variety of methods for assessment) Sept. 29Thomasville Middle and Thomasville High at Thomasville Middle Oct. 6Thomasville Primary and Liberty Drive at Thomasville Primary Nov. 3Classroom Management: Mentor Panel (includes Standard 1a – leading in the classroom) Learn classroom management tips from mentor teachers. Dec. 1 & 3Lesson Planning for Engagement: What Matters Rtl Tier 1 Strategy – Model tasks/guided instruction, Explicit instruction, Multiple opportunities for practice, Active engagement (Includes Standards 3 & 4) *This is a required meeting to tune up your lessons for strong engagement and to maximize learning.

3. Jan. 5Tech Tools and Webpage Updates Rtl Tier 1 Strategy – Model tasks/guided instruction, Explicit Instruction, Multiple opportunities for practice, Active engagement (Includes Standard 4 – facilitating learning at appropriate levels and integration of technology) Learn how to use a variety of Tech Tools and update your webpage. Feb. 2Behavior Management: Building Self-Control and Focus RTI Tier 1 Strategy – Encouraging effort (Includes Standard 1a – leading in the classroom) Learn strategies for working with student who lack focus and self-control including behavior analysis and individual behavior plans. Mar. 1Effective Feedback RTI Tier 1 – Specific corrective feedback (Includes Standard 4 – facilitating learning and 2d adapting for students with special needs) Learn how to provide specific corrective feedback to students on both their work and work habits. April 5Building Hope and Growth Mindset for the End of the Year RTI Tier 1 – Encouraging effort – (Includes standard 2b – embracing diversity) Lean how to help students prepare for the end of year assessments through building a positive growth mindset. May 3Reflection strategies and Summary Evaluation (Includes Standard 5 - reflecting on practice) Learn ways to reflect on the school year and how to prepare for the Summary Evaluation Process.

4. Excellence is the Standard Location:Meetings at Thomasville Middle School’s Media Center Time:3:15 – 4:30 Unless otherwise scheduled BLT 3 Staff:Mentors and BLT 3 staff will discuss 3 articles provided during the 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd quarters. Observations:All BLT 1, 2 and 3 teachers do 2 observations each year. One observation should be of the mentor and another peer. Mentors and administrators assist in selection of the peer for the observation. Video:All BLT 1, 2 and 3 staff will do a videotaped lesson and review it with the mentor. Make Up:Online PD modules will be used for makeup sessions as well as information in the Live Binder.