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* **New Teacher**: As you are no doubt already aware, WELS teachers who are in their first two years of teaching are mentored under this program. | * **New Teacher**: As you are no doubt already aware, WELS teachers who are in their first two years of teaching are mentored under this program. | ||
- | [[https://drive.google.com/a/mlc-wels.edu/file/d/0B-0SkfC8sP-heUpVU1ZqUFAwNjA/view|You can also read everyone's responsibilities [PDF]]]. | + | [[https://drive.google.com/a/mlc-wels.edu/file/d/0B-0SkfC8sP-heUpVU1ZqUFAwNjA/view|You can also read an overview of everyone's responsibilities [PDF]]]. |
As the building administrator, **you have a significant role** to play in WELS New Teacher Induction. Your responsibilities include: | As the building administrator, **you have a significant role** to play in WELS New Teacher Induction. Your responsibilities include: | ||
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All forms necessary for WELS New Teacher Induction are made available online at the Martin Luther College website at [[https://mlc-wels.edu/nti/]]. Please bookmark that page for future reference. | All forms necessary for WELS New Teacher Induction are made available online at the Martin Luther College website at [[https://mlc-wels.edu/nti/]]. Please bookmark that page for future reference. | ||
- | **At the end of each semester** you will need to verify that the mentor and mentee have completed all requirements via a Triad Assessment Tool. The tool is completed semi-annually to share relevant data and collaboratively celebrating progress along the continuum of teacher development. The Triad Assessment Tool synthesizes evidence of practice to recognize the best in teachers, to affirm past and present strengths, successes, assets and potentials, and to increase in value - growing and developing their God give talents. | + | **Each semester** you will need to verify the mentor and mentee work via the NTI Teacher Reflection Growth Tool. The tool is completed semi-annually to share relevant data and collaboratively celebrating progress along the continuum of teacher development. The Teacher Reflection Growth Tool synthesizes evidence of practice to recognize the best in teachers, to affirm teacher's past and present successes toward their goals, and to increase teacher's value - growing and developing their God give talents. |
- | * //Fall Program Survey - Fall Semester Logs// | + | * //October - Administrators of 1-year assignments finalize Fall Teacher Reflection Growth Tool// |
- | * //Triad Meeting Verification - Fall & Spring Semester Logs// | + | * //November - Administrators of permanently and multi-year assigned beginning teachers finalize Fall Teacher Reflection Growth Tool// |
- | * //Spring Annual Data Collection – NTI Program Administrator’s Evaluation// | + | * //January - Administrators of 1-year assignments finalize Spring Teacher Reflection Growth Tool// |
- | * Sign, and submit //NTI Reimbursement for Substitute Pay// so your school can be reimbursed for substitute costs from mentee program activities (i.e. have your new teacher observe another teacher). | + | * //March - Administrators of permanently and multi-year assigned beginning teachers finalize Spring Teacher Reflection Growth Tool// |
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- | Please go to the website [[https://mlc-wels.edu/nti/]] and look over where these forms may be found so you are familiar with your responsibilities and where they are located. Because these forms are time sensitive you will NOT be able to click the //Questionnaires and Evaluation// button NOW. You will be able to access these specific forms via the button beginning in AUGUST. Reminders will be sent prior to when the forms are due. | + | |
- | **Please Note**: It will be important for you to //complete these responsibilities quickly// in order for the mentor and mentee to receive proper credit for their work. | + | Please review and look over the [[Teacher Reflection Growth Tool]] so you are familiar with them as they are used throughout the program. Reminders will be sent to coordinate when the tools are due. |
===== One-on-One First-year Teacher/Mentor Conferencing Expectation ===== | ===== One-on-One First-year Teacher/Mentor Conferencing Expectation ===== | ||
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Requirements for Release Time for Mentors and Mentees | Requirements for Release Time for Mentors and Mentees | ||
- | In registering to be part of WELS New Teacher Induction (NTI), **Martin Luther College agreed to provide a total of two days of release time each semester for the mentor and one day per year for the new teacher to observe** each other and/or another teacher. The college has agreed to pay for the substitutes for these required activities with WELS New Teacher Induction reimbursing substitute and mentor training & travel costs. | + | In registering to be part of WELS New Teacher Induction (NTI), **Martin Luther College agreed to provide two days of release time each semester for the mentor and one day per year for the new teacher to observe** each other and/or another teacher. The college has agreed to pay for the substitutes for these required activities with WELS New Teacher Induction reimbursing the substitute teacher and the mentor training & travel costs. A beginning teacher is reimbursed for their travel cost when he/she exceeds 90 miles of travel. |
Mentors should observe mentees teaching 4 times per year, once a quarter. //Please note that due to distance some or all observations might be conducted using video technology in which case needed technological equipment is provided.// | Mentors should observe mentees teaching 4 times per year, once a quarter. //Please note that due to distance some or all observations might be conducted using video technology in which case needed technological equipment is provided.// | ||
- | * First-year teachers are observed or record themselves teaching and discuss this with their mentors in September, October/November, January/February, and March/April. | + | * First-year teachers are generally observed or record themselves teaching and discuss this with their mentors in September, October/November, January/February, and March/April. |
* First-year and second-year teachers should observe a typical school day each year of another teacher (possibly including the mentor). | * First-year and second-year teachers should observe a typical school day each year of another teacher (possibly including the mentor). | ||
- | ===== Regional Mentor Seminars ===== | + | ===== Beginning Teacher Seminars ===== |
- | WELS New Teacher Induction holds seminars for mentors/new teachers in the fall and spring in conjunction with teachers’ conferences as well as other times during the year. These seminars will be held regionally, so you will be expected to encourage mentors' and new teachers’ attendance at the seminar. Mentors will also participate in online training & forums throughout the year. | + | WELS New Teacher Induction holds seminars for mentors/new teachers in the fall and spring in conjunction with teachers’ conferences as well as other times during the year. These seminars will be held during teachers conferences and online, so you will be expected to encourage mentors' and new teachers’ attendance at the seminar. Mentors will also participate in online training & forums throughout the year. The seminar, forum, and training dates will be shared at the District New Teacher Seminars at the end of July/beginning of August. |
===== Substitute Coverage ===== | ===== Substitute Coverage ===== | ||
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===== Triad Meetings (New Teacher/Mentor/Administrator) ===== | ===== Triad Meetings (New Teacher/Mentor/Administrator) ===== | ||
- | Early on, **it will be important to meet with the mentor and the new teacher** so you all have the chance to discuss, ask questions and make sure everyone has the same understanding of the goals and requirements of the work they will be doing in the program. It is important for both the mentor and the new teacher to feel your support for their work. Time will be given at your district’s new teacher seminar to set up meetings and mentors will have a protocol to use for these meetings. One triad meeting should be arranged during the first quarter and another during the third quarter. You are responsible for calling these meetings together during the year and will have an opportunity to put them on the mentor and new teachers calendar at the District's New Teacher Seminar. | + | Early on, **it will be important to meet with the mentor and the new teacher** so you all have the chance to discuss, ask questions and make sure everyone has the same understanding of the goals and requirements of the work they will be doing in the program. It is important for both the mentor and the new teacher to feel your support for their work. Time will be given at your district’s new teacher seminar to set up meetings and mentors will have a protocol to use for these meetings. One triad meeting should be arranged during the first quarter and another during the third quarter. You are responsible for calling these meetings together during the year and will have an opportunity to put them on the mentor and new teachers calendar at the District's New Teacher Seminar. The Triad Assessment Tool is an integral part of these meetings. |
You will have a separate follow-up meeting at the year’s midpoint/end to touch base with each person. For the administrator and mentor, these meets during the second and fourth quarter are to coordinate support. You will arrange these meetings too. These mid-year/end-year meetings should be held with mentor-administrator and beginning teacher-administrator so you can discuss individual information and progress. | You will have a separate follow-up meeting at the year’s midpoint/end to touch base with each person. For the administrator and mentor, these meets during the second and fourth quarter are to coordinate support. You will arrange these meetings too. These mid-year/end-year meetings should be held with mentor-administrator and beginning teacher-administrator so you can discuss individual information and progress. | ||
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Mentor Laurie and Professor Schaefer held a //teleconference discussion// about the roles and communication between mentor and administrator. **[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8XeYShM26Y&feature=youtu.be&hd=1|Please click to watch this important video (8 min 21 sec)]]**. | Mentor Laurie and Professor Schaefer held a //teleconference discussion// about the roles and communication between mentor and administrator. **[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8XeYShM26Y&feature=youtu.be&hd=1|Please click to watch this important video (8 min 21 sec)]]**. | ||
- | If the video does not work for you, please contact us at (507) 354-8221 or [[nti@mlc-wels.edu]]. | + | If you have further questions about the firewall, please contact Professor Schaefer, [[schaefjm@mlc-wels.edu]]. If the video does not work for you, please contact the NTI office at (507) 354-8221 or [[nti@mlc-wels.edu]]. |
- | If you have questions about the firewall, please contact Professor Schaefer. |