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--- nti:admin-training:question-2 [2020/10/23 14:56]
Schaefer, Jonathan M [Triad Meetings (New Teacher/Mentor/Administrator)]
+++ nti:admin-training:question-2 [2021/07/06 20:07]
Schaefer, Jonathan M
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   * **NTI Administrative Assistant**: Lisa Fenske [[nti@mlc-wels.edu]] (507) 354-8221
   * **NTI Data & Online Tools**: Michelle Yotter [[yotter.michelle@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.
   * **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 apply/be accepted as a WELS 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 through this program.
 [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XPEBaIViGeJodH6tJ4eldloQ2L-E1qr-9KrBomGArSA/edit?usp=sharing|You can also read an overview of everyone's responsibilities [PDF]]].
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 As the building administrator, **you have a significant role** to play in WELS New Teacher Induction. Your responsibilities include:
   * Participation in this one-time training
-  * Responsible for supporting the work of the new teacher in your building and their mentor. This means providing them with the resources necessary for their success, including the time to work together. Please see the section below on “What can and should I do to support new teachers in my building?”
+  * Responsible for supporting the work of the new teacher in your building and their mentor. This means providing them with the resources necessary for their success, including the time to work together! Please see the section below on “What can and should I do to support new teachers in my building?”
-  * Communicating with the New Teacher Induction coordinator on program implementation and input on models of mentoring. We work with what we are able to while we are able to work. It is important to understand that once in a while a partnership just does not work and it’s no one’s fault. On the other hand, sometimes adjustments can be made to remedy a situation. District Lead Mentors, District School Coordinators, and NTI Coordinator will work with everyone involved to ensure that the new teacher receives the necessary support to continue to improve his/her teaching. Mentors and new teachers are also encouraged to communicate with the district lead mentors as needed.
+  * Communicating and provide feedback to the mentor so that their work aligns with the needs and goals of your school or center. You are responsible for meeting with the mentor and new teacher in two triad meetings (often held during the first and third quarter)
-  * You are responsible for meeting with the mentor and new teacher in two triad meetings (first and third quarter)
 ===== Tools and Documentation =====
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 All Tools 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.
-**Each semester** administrators guide and verify the mentorship work via the NTI Teacher Reflection Growth Tool. The tool is completed semi-annually between administrator, mentor, and teacher in order to share relevant data and collaboratively celebrating progress along the continuum of teacher development toward identified goals. The Teacher Reflection Growth Tool synthesizes evidence of practice to recognize the best in the teacher, to affirm teacher's past and present successes toward their goals, and to increase teacher's value - growing and developing their God give talents.
+**Each semester** administrators guide and verify the mentorship work via the NTI Teacher Growth Reflection Tool. The tool is completed semi-annually between administrator, mentor, and teacher in order to share relevant data and collaboratively celebrating progress along the continuum of teacher development toward identified goals. The Teacher Growth Reflection Tool synthesizes evidence of practice to recognize the best in the teacher, to affirm teacher's past and present successes toward their goals, and to increase teacher's value - growing and developing their God give talents.
-General Timeline for NTI Teacher Reflection Growth Tool
+General Timeline for NTI Teacher Growth Reflection 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 Teacher Reflection Growth Tool//
+  * //November - Administrators of permanently and multi-year assigned beginning teachers finalize Fall Teacher Growth Reflection Tool//
-  * //January/February - Administrators of 1-year assignments finalize Spring Teacher Reflection Growth Tool//
+  * //January/February - Administrators of 1-year assignments finalize Spring Teacher Growth Reflection Tool//
-  * //March - Administrators of permanently and multi-year assigned beginning teachers finalize Spring Teacher Reflection Growth Tool//
+  * //March - Administrators of permanently and multi-year assigned beginning teachers finalize Spring Teacher Growth Reflection Tool//
-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 a tool used throughout the induction years.
+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 Growth Reflection Tool]] so you are familiar with them as they are a tool used throughout the induction years.
-[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TKw7gudFJwg51oF1UzYjNZTzIMiMojEdXxXgYg1wnq0/edit?usp=sharing|Teacher Reflection Growth Tool Philosophy & Purpose]]
+[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TKw7gudFJwg51oF1UzYjNZTzIMiMojEdXxXgYg1wnq0/edit?usp=sharing|Teacher Growth Reflection Tool Philosophy & Purpose]]
-[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S9DNpDvjN4NYD4C64hFE6QC6wN12I2NEE_vfFzaUZ-A/edit?usp=sharing|Teacher Reflection Growth Tool Protocol]]
+[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/17mvPqzybNPmBVKP-_SibO1izpyvW1dYtH6txPhI-XyQ/edit?usp=sharing|Teacher Growth Reflection Tool]]
 ===== One-on-One First-year Teacher/Mentor Conferencing Expectation =====
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 ===== 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. The Triad Assessment Tool is an integral part of these meetings.
+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 teacher's calendar at the District's New Teacher Seminar. The Teacher Growth Reflection 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 touch base and 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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