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| * **WELS NTI Coordinator**: Jon Schaefer [[schaefjm@mlc-wels.edu]] (507) 766-9674 | * **WELS NTI Coordinator**: Jon Schaefer [[schaefjm@mlc-wels.edu]] (507) 766-9674 | ||
| * **WELS Commission on Lutheran Schools Director**: Jim Rademan [[jim.rademan@wels.net]] (262) 224-1961 | * **WELS Commission on Lutheran Schools Director**: Jim Rademan [[jim.rademan@wels.net]] (262) 224-1961 | ||
| - | * **NTI Administrative Assistant**: Lisa Fenske [[fenskelk@mlc-wels.edu]] (507) 354-8221 | + | * **NTI Administrative Assistant**: Lisa Fenske [[nti@mlc-wels.edu]] (507) 354-8221 |
| - | * **NTI Data & Learning Zone Coordinator**: Michelle Yotter [[yotter.michelle@gmail.com]] | + | * **NTI Data & Online Tools**: Michelle Yotter [[yotter.michelle@gmail.com]] |
| - | * **NTI Lead Trainer & Educational Consultant**: Kathie Horn [[klynnhorn@gmail.com]] | + | * **NTI Interim Coordinator**: Kathie Horn [[hornkl@mlc-wels.edu]] |
| * **Building Administrator**: Usually the principal or director of the building where the new teacher works. In some cases, it may be the pastor or an interim principal/director. | * **Building Administrator**: Usually the principal or director of the building where the new teacher works. In some cases, it may be the pastor or an interim principal/director. | ||
| - | * **District Lead Mentors**: These persons have years of mentoring experience and must complete a mentor & coaching credential. They will work directly with the mentors to provide support for mentoring practice and skills. | + | * **District Lead Mentors**: These persons have years of mentoring experience and complete a mentor & coaching credential. They will work directly with the mentors to provide support for mentoring practice and skills. |
| * **Mentor Teacher**: This person must be accepted as an NTI mentor, complete NTI approved training, and will work directly with the new teacher to provide support and to help improve instructional skills as a Lutheran educator. | * **Mentor Teacher**: This person must be accepted as an NTI mentor, complete NTI approved training, and will work directly with the new teacher to provide support and to help improve instructional skills as a Lutheran educator. | ||
| * **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://docs.google.com/document/d/1XPEBaIViGeJodH6tJ4eldloQ2L-E1qr-9KrBomGArSA/edit?usp=sharing|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. |
| - | * //October - Administrators of 1-year assignments finalize Fall Triad Assessment Tool// | + | * //October - Administrators of 1-year assignments finalize Fall Teacher Reflection Growth Tool// |
| - | * //November - Administrators of permanently and multi-year assigned beginning teachers finalize Fall Triad Assessment Tool// | + | * //November - Administrators of permanently and multi-year assigned beginning teachers finalize Fall Teacher Reflection Growth Tool// |
| - | * //January - Administrators of 1-year assignments finalize Spring Triad Assessment Tool// | + | * //January - Administrators of 1-year assignments finalize Spring Teacher Reflection Growth Tool// |
| - | * //March - Administrators of permanently and multi-year assigned beginning teachers finalize Spring Triad Assessment Tool// | + | * //March - Administrators of permanently and multi-year assigned beginning teachers finalize Spring Teacher Reflection Growth Tool// |
| - | Please review and look over the [[Triad Assessment 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. | + | Your regular classroom visits are important to the completion of this semi-annual assessment. Please review and look over the [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WUn3N8x2kFAjNy-PeJ4PLClD-X2sDjVVwoVmAiPwziI/edit?usp=sharing|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. |
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| + | [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TKw7gudFJwg51oF1UzYjNZTzIMiMojEdXxXgYg1wnq0/edit?usp=sharing|Teacher Reflection Growth Tool Philosophy & Purpose]] | ||
| + | [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S9DNpDvjN4NYD4C64hFE6QC6wN12I2NEE_vfFzaUZ-A/edit?usp=sharing|Teacher Reflection Growth Tool Protocol]] | ||
| ===== 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.// | ||
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| * 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 online throughout the year and in the fall and spring in conjunction with some teachers’ conferences. 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's New Teacher Seminar at the end of July/beginning of August. |
| ===== Substitute Coverage ===== | ===== Substitute Coverage ===== | ||
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