New Teacher Orientation Teaching & Learning SY18

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1 New Teacher Orientatin Teaching & Learning SY18 Teaching & Learning Department: Susan Avant Assistant Superintendent f Teaching & Learning savant@liberty.k12.ga.us Kellie Zeigler Directr fr Prfessinal Learning kzeigler@liberty.k12.ga.us Thmasina Butler Teaching and Learning Specialist Math tbutler@liberty.k12.ga.us Dr. Stacia Hardy Teaching and Learning Specialist ELA shardy@liberty.k12.ga.us Dr. Rachel Nbles Teaching and Learning Specialist Scial Studies rnbles@liberty.k12.ga.us Vernica Jhnsn Teaching and Learning Specialist Science vtjhnsn@liberty.k12.ga.us Kimberly Bucher Lead STEM Teacher kbucher@liberty.k12.ga.us

2 New Teacher Orientatin Teaching & Learning SY18 Teacher Resurces: LCSS Teaching & Learning Website The Teaching & Learning website hlds a vast amunt f infrmatin that will be beneficial t new teachers. It will supprt yu in planning thrughut the year. Assessment & Data Digital Library Mentr Teacher Inductin Prgram Parent Infrmatin Teacher Resurces System Test Calendar Teacher Keys Effectiveness System Teacher Tls Infrmatin n the fllwing: Gergia Milestnes Assessment System (GMAS), SLOs / Benchmarks SLDS site GOFAR Varius tpics such as: Depth f Knwledge (DOK), Differentiated Instructin, Lexiles, ELA, Mathematics Number Talks, C-Teaching and many general areas. Mentr Teacher prgram requirements and infrmatin. Additinal infrmatin will be prvided during the first sessin in August. A great place t direct parents fr state and district infrmatin. Infrmatin n the fllwing: Assessment General Curriculum Areas ELA Math Persnalized Learning STEM/STEAM Science Scial Studies RTI ZSpace 3D Lab Dates fr district assessments thrughut the year TLE Platfrm link Teacher Resurce Guides and handbks Username & PW prtected Use yur LCSS current username and passwrd t lg in fr access. Within this link yu will find: Standard Resurces Cntent Pacing & Curriculum Maps Grade Level Cntent Resurces Thinking Maps infrmatin Learning Targets GKIDS Pacing

3 New Teacher Orientatin Teaching & Learning SY18 Hw are yu evaluated? Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) Key Pints: 3 Cmpnents fr the verall Teacher Effectiveness Measure (TEM) Teacher Assessment n Perfrmance Standards (TAPS) (50%) TWO data surces bservatins & dcumentatin OBSERVATIONS Qualitative rubric measuring each f the 10 perfrmance standards 5 Dmains / Ten Standards Each standard is rated a perfrmance level 1 4 / Level 3 is expected DOCUMENTATION Requested by evaluatr f standards if nt bserved. Once requested, it becmes the respnsibility f the teacher t submit in a timely manner. Prfessinal Grwth (20%) Jb Embedded Prfessinal Develpment Prfessinal Learning Cmmunities Implementatin f teacher learning t shw student grwth Student Grwth (30%) Student Grwth Percentile Measures (SGP) teachers f tested subjects Student Learning Objective Measures (SLO) - teachers f nn-tested subjects Fllws a timeline (see handut) All teachers must g thrugh familiarizatin, rientatin & cmplete a selfassessment befre walkthrughs and evaluatins begin. Pre-Evaluatin cnference small grup r by individuals t expectatins fr the year and teacher needs 2 Phases each phase has the fllwing, but nt limited t: (Subject t Teacher Status determined by district) 2 Walkthrughs (10 minutes) 1Frmal Observatin (30 minutes) Frmal Assessment lks at all walkthrughs, bservatin, and dcumentatin t determine the Ttality f Evidence. Teacher rated n the TAPS. Summative verall rating scre Exemplary, Prficient, Needs Develpment, & Ineffective All infrmatin and dcumentatin is recrded in the GaDOE TLE Electrnic Platfrm Yur building principal will prvide yu with yur lgin and passwrd N averaging f perfrmance evaluatrs lk at the Ttality f Evidence & Cnsistency f Practice n research-prven practices and allw fr data t drive

4 New Teacher Orientatin Teaching & Learning SY18 Effective Instructinal Strategy: Thinking Maps Why? Wh? Hw? Research supprts ur ability t learn visually is greater than ther senses. All K 12 teachers have been trained. New teachers will be trained during the Octber All Staff Cnference Day Teachers are trained and then train students t successfully use each map in any cntent area, thrugh a variety f applicatins & the thught prcess behind each map. A language f 8 visual patterns each based n a fundamental thinking prcess. Nt just a graphic rganizer! Used by all teachers and students - all grades. Learner-centered and cllabrative learning Cncept Develpment Reflective Thinking Creativity Clarity f Cmmunicatin Cntinuus Cgnitive Develpment Applied in all cntent areas think critically, creatively, and analytically. Uses cmbinatins f depth and cmplexity. Based n 8 cgnitive skills 8 Maps (see handut)

5 New Teacher Orientatin Teaching & Learning SY18 Classrm Management & Effective Teaching Strategies Effective teaching strategies & strng classrm management g hand in hand. Yu cannt have ne withut the ther! Develp a plan. Review it cnstantly. Rules and prcedures fr everything. Be cnsistent!! PBIS: READY, RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL Educatr Handbk: Discipline Reprting Schl specific discipline prcedures will be discussed during pre-planning. Effective Teaching Strategies There are high rates f engaged time There are high rates f student success Teacher maintains student attentin There are smth and effective transitins teach rules abut transitin pre-crrects & advanced rganizers Clear grup rules stated psitively stated in bservable terms made public enfrced small number taught / mdeled Psitive climate cmmunicate expectatins fr achievement safe, rderly, and fcused envirnment fr wrk smth grup preventin management strategies Rapid pacing f lessn Frequent questining Apprpriate feedback given t students always prvide immediate feedback always prvide precise/relevant feedback cmbine feedback with instructin There are high expectatins fr student learning Incentives and rewards are used t prmte excellence Persnal interactins between teachers and students are psitive

6 New Teacher Orientatin Teaching & Learning SY18 Classrm Management Strategies Strategy Descriptin Increase rati f psitive t negative At least 4 t 1 teacher t student interactins Psitive interactin every 5 minutes Fllw crrectin fr rule vilatin with psitive reinfrcement Actively supervise at all times Mve cntinuusly Scan cntinuusly & vertly Interact frequently & psitively Psitively reinfrce rule fllwing behavirs Psitively interact with mst students Physical, verbal, visual cntact during lessn Grup vs. individual Instructinal & scial Manage minr (lw Signal ccurrence intensity/frequency) prblem State crrect respnse behavirs psitively & quickly Ask student t restate/shw Disengage quickly & early Fllw schl prcedures fr chrnic Be cnsistent & business-like prblem behavirs Pre-crrect fr next ccurrence Cnduct smth & efficient Taught rutine transitins between activities Engage students immediately Be prepared fr activity Prepare filler activities Knw desired utcme Have materials Practice presentatin fluency Begin with clear explanatins f Advance rganizer utcmes/bjective Pint f reference Allcate mst time t instructin Fill day with instructinal activities Maximize teacher led engagement Engage students in active respnding Write Verbalize Participate Give each student multiple ways t Individual vs. chral respnses actively respnd Written vs. gestures Peer-based Regularly check fr student Questins understanding Affirmative gestures Written actin End Activity with specific feedback Academic vs. scial Individual vs. grup Prvide specific infrmatin abut Hmewrk what happens next New activity/next meeting Knw hw many students met the Oral bjective/utcmes Written Sample Prvide extra time/assistance fr Mre practice unsuccessful students Mre instructin

7 New Teacher Orientatin Teaching & Learning SY18 Teacher Mentr Inductin Prgram Gals f the Prgram: Increase student learning Enhance teacher quality Build teacher cnfidence Inductin Teacher Respnsibilities (New Teachers): Identify persnal needs and ask fr assistance Be cmmitted t prfessinal learning and imprving instructin Understand that teachers build success thrugh prfessinal grwth/learning Observe and learn frm experienced teachers Self-recrd a lessn and reflect n practices and areas f grwth Be pen-minded and willing t learn frm thers implement ideas shared Learn and grw frm hnest feedback Reflect n persnal practices Attend all required meetings & prfessinal learning sessins Understand and cmplete all requirements f the prgram Prgram Requirements: Mentr and Inductin teachers will attend the rientatin meetings in July/August. Mentr will attend infrmatin sessins fr prgram and mentee supprt. Inductin teacher will attend mnthly prfessinal learning sessins and cllabratin meetings. Prfessinal learning credit will be earned at each sessin. Inductin teacher will cmplete nline prfessinal learning as prvided. Inductin teacher will cmplete peer and self bservatins with reflectins and implementatin lgs. Mentr will keep a prtfli f all required dcumentatin that will be submitted at the end f the schl year fr bth mentr & inductin teacher as ne packet. Tiers f Mentr Inductin Prgram fr Supprt Tier 1: Requirement t participate in prgram fr all new first year teachers. Inductin teachers will be assigned a mentr within the schl. First year teacher (recently graduated) Tier 2: These teachers will be supprted by grade r department chair t becme familiar t building initiatives, schl prcedures r cntent. First year t Liberty Cunty Schls First year t new cntent area First year teacher t building Tier 3: These teachers shuld be given supprt by Academic Specialists. These teachers will als be supprted by the district Teaching & Learning cntent specialist. Indentified teacher struggling with cntent, best practices & district initiatives based n student grwth/tkes

8 New Teacher Orientatin Teaching & Learning SY18 Timeline f Supprt Prfessinal Learning & Cllabratin in Teacher Mentr Prgram (fr Tier 1 Inductin Teachers ~ Tier 2 & 3 teachers attend nly if assigned by administratr based n need.) Place: Liberty Cunty Bard f Educatin ~ Rm 1200 (unless nted in chart belw) Times: PreK / Elementary: 2:40 3:40 Middle / High: 3:40 4:40 DATE TOPICS July 27, 2017 Instructinal Best Practices & Initiatives New Teacher Orientatin Classrm Management August 8, 2017 ALL Inductin Teachers Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 2:35 PreK / Elem Overview f Prgram & Expectatins 3:35 Middle / High At the PERFORMIING ARTS CENTER August 22, 2017 Mdule 1 Cntent Planning & Writing in the Cntent August 30, :30 3:30 Tier 1 Inductin Teachers New t Teaching will be prvided infrmatin t attend: BOE Classrm Management with Aime Dean September 26, 2017 Mdule 2 Schlnet & Using Data t Plan Octber 24, 2017 Mdule 3 Technlgy in Yur Classrm Nvember 28, 2017 Mdule 4 Ensuring Rigr in the Cntent January 2018 Online PD mdule delivered via / newsletter February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 3, 2018 Submit all Paperwrk Mentr Packet Year End Evaluatin

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NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Missin Statement: Nrthside High Schl faculty and staff will prepare ur students fr a glbal wrld by empwering them with the ability t slve prblems, think critically and utilize technlgy. Table f Cntent