Pinellas - TNTP ProjectESE Advisory MeetingSeptember 17, 2014

BackgroundFlorida DOE funded grant opportunity to implement

a new teacher support program for ESE teachers

TNTP is a national nonprofit that works with public schools, districts and states to advance great teaching

Collaboration with TNTP aligns with our district vision of 100% student success

Research indicates that when teachers master a small number of specific skills, they are more likely to be successful in their first year

A teacher’s most important year is the first year.

“It is not a warm-up lap, but an opportunity to cultivate strengths and make careful

assessments.”

Purpose

Support the effectiveness and retention of new ESE teachers

VisionOur charge is to ensure new

teachers of ESE in Pinellas County have the confidence and

competence to achieve immediate, measurable success with their students by implementing a

training program.

GoalsIncrease student achievement

through the development of teacher practice

Retain quality teachers to serve our ESE students through support and professional development prior to beginning teaching

The Summer ‘14 Program

New ESE teacher induction program

Approximately 12 new ESE teachers

Four week training programFocus

Narrow curriculum focusing on four key teaching skillsPractice

Specific practice at Summer Bridge of teaching skills learned

FeedbackIntensive coaching providing specific feedback

The Expansion ProgramNew Teacher Coaching

TNTP staffPinellas Instructional Staff Developers

Active coaching and differentiated support

Summer Training Program