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PASEO CENTER FOR EDUCATORS’ CONTINUING FORMATION
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By Mann Rentoy
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1. Begin with an initial four or five days oftraining (in classroom management andeffective teaching techniques) before school
begins.2. Offer a continuum of professional
development through systematic trainingover a period of two or three years.
3. Provide study groups where new teacherscan network and build support,commitment, and leadership in a learning
community.
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4. Incorporate a strong sense ofadministrative support.
5. Integrate a mentoring or coachingcomponent into the induction process.
6. Present a structure for modelingeffective teaching.
7. Provide opportunities for inductees tovisit demonstration classrooms.
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What works in producing effective
teachers is an induction processdesigned to train and acculturate
new teachers and teachers new tothe school. The processemphasizes the academic
standards, vision, and culture of theschool.
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teach to established standards;
evaluate the effects of their instruction
on student performance;use student achievement data for
planning and curriculum;
tailor instruction to address specificlearning needs; and
thrive in the culture of the school.
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Their induction program emphasizes five criticalattributes that are the cornerstones of the district’s
vision:1. Effective instructional practices
2. Effective classroom management procedures androutines
3. A sensitivity to and understanding of the FlowingWells community
4. Teaching as a reflection of lifelong learning andongoing professional growth
5. Unity and teamwork among administration,teachers, support staff, and community members
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