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Minnesota Teacher Induction Program

Minnesota Teacher Induction Program. New Teacher Conference August 16-17, 2011. Purpose of TIP . Assist entry-level teachers (ELTs) of high school agriculture become efficacious , effective , & successful !. Objectives of TIP . Facilitate monthly professional developmen t

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Minnesota Teacher Induction Program

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  1. MinnesotaTeacher Induction Program New Teacher Conference August 16-17, 2011

  2. Purpose of TIP Assist entry-level teachers (ELTs) of high school agriculture become efficacious, effective, & successful!

  3. Objectives of TIP • Facilitate monthly professional development • Address beginning teacher problems • Provide psychosocial support • Acceptance, counsel, friendship, role model, social • Provide teaching & program mgt. resources • Provide opportunity to analyze & reflect upon teaching • Influence teacher efficacy • Improve job satisfaction & teacher retention

  4. TIP Based on Lifelong Teacher Development(Steffy & Wolfe, 1997) Emeritus Increasing Teacher Effectiveness Distinguished Expert Professional Apprentice Induction Preservice

  5. TIP Activities • Conferences & Seminars • MAAE Summer Conference • New Teacher Conference • Fall Seminar (Fall Invitational) • Winter Seminar (Ag Tech) • End-of-Year Celebration • reflection & discussion • strategies & resources • content pedagogy • sharing of best practices Develop a community of learners

  6. TIP Activities • Web Conference Meetings (UMConnect) • Efficient & cost effective • Seven monthly meetings in 2010-2011 • Why? • Stay connected to other ELTs (social network) • Share ideas and strategies (professional network) • Just-in-time mentoring (peer mentoring) • New feature • Breakout Rooms

  7. TIP Activities • Senior Mentor • Highly regarded • Altruistic • Geographical area • 3-5 day-long visits • Reflective conversation • Psychosocial support

  8. TIP Activities • Regional Mentor • MAAE member • Neighboring agriculture teacher • Provide advice about FFA activities and regional culture

  9. TIP Activities • TIP Staff • Director • Overall leadership and management • Coordinator • Personalized curriculum assistance • Coordinates sharing of instructional resources • Maintains TIP Website • Organizes UMConnect meetings

  10. TIP Results: The Numbers • Started in 1999-2000 school year • 12 cohorts • 195 ELTs • ELTs told us: • TIP made a difference in their decision to remain in the profession • Social-network and peer support • Senior mentors and psychosocial support

  11. TIP Partners • MAELC • MAAE • Minnesota Department of Education • Minnesota FFA Alumni • Minnesota FFA Association • Minnesota FFA Foundation • University of Minnesota • Local school districts

  12. MinnesotaTeacher Induction Program New Teacher Conference August 16-17, 2011

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