WHAT IS INDUCTION?

• a phase of teacher/educator development
• a period of teacher/educator development
• a formal program for beginning educators

INDUCTION PHILOSOPHY

• Teaching is a career-long developmental process.
• Teacher/educator development occurs best in a collegial environment.

     PURPOSES

• to provide a common language that describes best practice
• to guide the design and implementation of professional development experiences
• to link teacher preparation with induction and on-going professional development

     BENEFITS TO NEW EDUCATORS

• increased sense of professional efficacy
• greater job satisfaction
• more frequent professional collaboration

The Induction Liaison provides an orientation for the new-to-building educators thus acclimating them to the new educational environment and school community. 

Suggested key points for discussion:

• District department staff and locations
• District and school procedures, policies, and programs
• Information about feeder schools in the attendance area
• Mandatory training
• MLP
• Email
• AEA/NEA: Introduce to the building rep and the leadership 
• Provide membership information, services, location, etc
• Introduce to all school staff, PTSA president
• Tour of the school and grounds
• Coordinate new teacher welcome
• Preparation and how to use the building tech support
• Curriculum overview for the year
• Assessment expectations, options, resources
• Location of the best teacher supply stores
• Key services and places that a new resident needs to know about such as banks, recreation facilities, discount stores, good restaurants, higher learning institutions, entertainment, etc.

 Criteria:

• 5 years ASD experience, (3 years in building)
• Principal recommendation

Benefits:   • Up to $1200.00 for the school year