NEW TEACHER INSTRUCTIONAL

SUPPORT

2015 - 2016

Paula Gaylord, BLT DirectorDr. Barbara Armstrong, Chief Talent Officer

“Excellence is the Standard”

Professional Development for Beginning License Teachers

2015-2016

Sept. 1 Joint Mentor/BLT Meeting – TPS and LDES at Liberty Drive

Sept. 3 Joint Mentor/BLT Meeting – TMS and THS at Thomasville Middle

(includes Standard 5 – Reflecting on practice and linking professional growth)

*This is a required meeting for all BLT staff and mentors for an overview of the

program and writing PDPs.

Grading Practices: Grade Book and Report Cards

(includes Standard 4h – Use a variety of methods for assessment)

Sept. 29 Thomasville Middle and Thomasville High at Thomasville Middle

Oct. 6 Thomasville Primary and Liberty Drive at Thomasville Primary

Nov. 3 Classroom Management: Mentor Panel

(includes Standard 1a – leading in the classroom)

Learn classroom management tips from mentor teachers.

Dec. 1 & 3 Lesson Planning for Engagement: What Matters

Rtl Tier 1 Strategy – Model tasks/guided instruction, Explicit instruction,

Multiple opportunities for practice, Active engagement (Includes Standards 3

& 4)

*This is a required meeting to tune up your lessons for strong engagement and

to maximize learning.

Jan. 5 Tech Tools and Webpage Updates

Rtl Tier 1 Strategy – Model tasks/guided instruction, Explicit Instruction,

Multiple opportunities for practice, Active engagement (Includes Standard

4 – facilitating learning at appropriate levels and integration of

technology) Learn how to use a variety of Tech Tools and update your webpage.

Feb. 2 Behavior Management: Building Self-Control and Focus

RTI Tier 1 Strategy – Encouraging effort (Includes Standard 1a – leading in

the classroom)

Learn strategies for working with student who lack focus and self-control

including behavior analysis and individual behavior plans.

Mar. 1 Effective Feedback

RTI Tier 1 – Specific corrective feedback (Includes Standard 4 – facilitating

learning and 2d adapting for students with special needs)

Learn how to provide specific corrective feedback to students on both

their work and work habits.

April 5 Building Hope and Growth Mindset for the End of the Year

RTI Tier 1 – Encouraging effort – (Includes standard 2b – embracing

diversity)

Lean how to help students prepare for the end of year assessments through

building a positive growth mindset.

May 3 Reflection strategies and Summary Evaluation

(Includes Standard 5 - reflecting on practice)

Learn ways to reflect on the school year and how to prepare for the

Summary Evaluation Process.

Excellence is the Standard

Location: Meetings at Thomasville Middle School’s Media Center

Time: 3:15 – 4:30 Unless otherwise scheduled

BLT 3 Staff:Mentors and BLT 3 staff will discuss 3 articles provided

during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarters.

Observations: All BLT 1, 2 and 3 teachers do 2 observations each year.

One observation should be of the mentor and another

peer. Mentors and administrators assist in selection of

the peer for the observation.

Video: All BLT 1, 2 and 3 staff will do a videotaped lesson and

review it with the mentor.

Make Up: Online PD modules will be used for makeup sessions as well as information in the Live Binder.