My Role in the Induction Program Mentor Campus Lead Mentor Administrator ACP Supervisor

1. Professional Development Services PDS WEBINAR SURVEY: New Teacher Induction and Mentoring • My Role in the Induction Program • Mentor • Campus Lead Mentor • Administrator • ACP Supervisor • Regional Office Support • Central Office Support • ABRAZO Induction Program Staff • PDS Staff • Other (Please specify)

2. Professional Development Services PDS WEBINAR SURVEY: New Teacher Induction and Mentoring • Induction for new teachers is/includes … • Purpose of mentoring is … • Type your responses in the chat box and submit. The webinar will begin shortly. July 14, 2008 Houston Independent School District Webinar

3. Professional Development Services PDS WEBINAR: New Teacher Induction and Mentoring Presented by Facilitated by Ellen Moir Houston ISD Executive DirectorProfessional Development Services New Teacher Center July 14, 2008 Houston Independent School District Webinar

4. ABRAZO Professional Development Services PDS Professional Development Services Melanie Evans-Smith Induction and Mentoring Program Manager Lori Grossman Mentor Program Manager Alison Faseler Full Time Mentors Gail McGee Michelle “Shelly” Sampson ABRAZO Induction Staff Organizational Development/Technology Staff

5. Professional Development Services PDS • WEBINAR FOCUS: • To investigate together the role of district individuals in the development and success of beginning teachers • To learn and understand key principles of induction and mentoring July 14, 2008 Houston Independent School District Webinar

6. Developing Human Capital Our efforts are designed to support the most important resource in helping students become college- and career-ready — our teachers.

7. Professional Development Services PDS New Teacher Center • Has 20 years of experience in teacher induction and research-based practices that inform work • Dedicated to providing high quality pd, materials, resources, research, and policy information to support the advancement of teacher and administrator induction • National influence in induction policies and practices across the US - works with school districts, universities, and other educational institutions July 14, 2008 Houston Independent School District Webinar

8. Professional Development Services PDS New Teacher Center • Partnerships with: • Alaska • Arizona • California • Chicago Public Schools • Hawaii • Las Vegas, NV (Clark County) • Memphis • New York • Virginia/Washington DC • and more … • Texas • Houston • Pasadena • Austin Worked with over 350 programs in 30 states. July 14, 2008 Houston Independent School District Webinar

9. Professional Development Services PDS New Teacher Center • Partnered with Houston ISD, prior to 2003, to work with the HS Literacy Coaches in a pilot program • Began collaboration with Houston ISD Induction program in 2004 to inform district practices • Partnered with Houston ISD in 2006 to launch and provide training for the Full Time Release Mentor teacher leadership program July 14, 2008 Houston Independent School District Webinar

10. Ellen Moir Executive Director July 14, 2008 Houston Independent School District Webinar

11. Top-to-Bottom Support: Creating Systemic Change Through Powerful Professional Development Ellen Moir Executive Director July 14, 2008 Houston Independent School District Webinar

12. What is Induction? • Phases of Teacher Development • Period of Socialization & Enculturation • A Formal Program for Beginning Teachers • Sharon Feiman-Nemser, Opening Address, New Teacher Center • Research Forum, January 2000.

13. Induction for What? • New professional norms of collaboration and ongoing learning • Improved teaching performance • Increased student achievement, especially among traditionally underserved student populations

14. NTC Theory of ChangeAn Investment in Human Capital • Comprehensive mentoring and support to accelerate new teacher development and increase retention • Careful selection and ongoing professional development for mentors • Learning communities of grade-level and subject area colleagues in teacher inquiry and data analysis • Formative assessment of teacher effectiveness based on standards, criteria, and evidence of teacher practice and student learning • Strong and engaged leadership at school and district levels . Teacher practice Student learning School capacity IMPROVED

15. Instructional Mentors • Hold a vision of outstanding teaching • Can articulate their knowledge of best practice (both content and pedagogy) • Help new teachers balance immediate concerns with long-term development • Approach teaching as inquiry • Are committed to collaborative partnerships

16. Pedagogy of mentoring Professional teaching standards and formative assessment Collecting and analyzing classroom data to advance teacher practice Using student work/data to guide instruction Differentiation of instruction Strategies to support English learners Literacy/academic language development What Do Mentors Need to Know and Be Able To Do?

17. Developing Human Capital Mentoring – A Partnership Mentors share best practices and grow from new ideas. The new teacher gains value from the wisdom of experience and reflect on their practices.

18. Mentoring and Support Cuts Turnover Rates Teacher Intent to Remain Teaching Source: Consortium on Chicago School Research at the University of Chicago, 2007

19. Mentoring and Support Cuts Turnover Rates Teacher Intent to Remain in Schools Source: Consortium on Chicago School Research at the University of Chicago, 2007

20. Principal Support for Beginning Teachers • Highlight the benefits of new teacher support • Develop realistic assignments • Limit extra-curricular responsibilities • Provide site orientation • Link new teachers to site resources • Sanction time for support activities • Communicate evaluation procedures • Observe the new teacher regularly • Offer rich feedback • Promote professional standards • Foster a climate of collegiality and learning

21. Lessons Learned Mentoring alone does not equal high-quality induction Induction needs to be part of a systemic approach to teacher development, recruitment and retention Connect induction to broader teacher quality policies within the district Improve school leadership and gain buy-in and support to grow and sustain induction programs Teacher working conditions are student learning conditions

22. For More Information: Ellen Moir 831.459.4323 moir@ucsc.edu www.newteachercenter.org

23. Developing Human Capital Self-Reflection How do you [does your school] create the structure for support, collaboration, and reflection to ensure the success of your new teachers and their students in your schools?

24. ABRAZO HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT URBAN CONTEXT Embracing Our New Teachers Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 24

25. ENCULTURATION A major attribute of a profession is that there is a systematic enculturation of its new members. -Jon Saphier Saphire, Jon. (1994). On Becoming a Professional. Carlisle, Mass.: Research for Better Teaching Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 25

26. INDUCTION An induction program begins before the first day of school for all newly hired teachers. Effective school districts teach their teachers how to become effective teachers and understand the culture and resources of the district. Induction includes on-going, just-in-time professional development for new teachers, linked to state teaching standards (PDAS) and curriculum (TEKS/CLEAR). Support also includes classroom observation and feedback, time to observe exemplary experienced teachers model lessons and classroom managements structures, help with collection of and analyzing student data, lesson design, identification of resources, etc.. Wong and Wong. (1998). The First Days of School. Harry K. Wong Publications, Inc. Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 26

27. ABRAZO New Teacher Induction and MentoringEmbracing Our New Teachers Induction is a systematic and system-wide approach Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 27

28. Roles in Supporting New Teachers • Establishes rapport • Leads by professional example • Serves as an advocate and a resource • Serves asareflective partner • Maintains confidentiality • Creates a culture for collaboration • Provides support structures for NT (mentors, observation time, etc.) • Participates in observation and feedback of practice • Identifies teacher leaders as mentors • Supports mentor practices • Provides on-going professional development for new teachers by content/grade level • Manages mentor stipends • Guides campus mentoring and induction practices • Connects new teachers and mentors Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 28

29. Why Varied Types of Mentors? Campus-based Full Time Release Mentors Mentors • Participate in mentor & district professional development • Guide development of new teachers • Maintain evidence of mentoring practice • Provide feedback annually to guide induction program efforts • FTMs provide support at campuses with: • First year teachers hired • Low academic performance • Low socio-economic status • High new teacher-staff ratio • High teacher turn-over data over time • CMs provide support at campuses with: • First or second year teachers hired • Academic acceptable or higher • Low new teacher-staff ratio • Stable teaching staff and instructional program Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 29

30. ABRAZO Regional Staff/ Instructional Coordinator Induction Support Certification ProgramSupervisor/Staff Campus-based Instructional Team • Year 1 and 2 Certified Teachers • ACP Teachers Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 30

31. New Teacher Induction and Mentoring ABRAZO Preservice Event Welcome and Enculturation August 5-7, 2008 Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 31

32. Developing Human Capital Self-Reflection How will you [your school] welcome and begin support for your new staff the week of August 11, 2008? What is critical for the new staff to know about your school, culture, students, resources, community, etc.?

33. Professional Development for New Teachers (NT)2008 - 2009 October 4, 2009 January 24, 2009 Additional NT Learning Community Dates posted on the PDS website *** www.pdserv.org Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 33

34. AREAS for FOCUS and DEVELOPMENT Supporting Teaching and Learning Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 34

35. AREAS for FOCUS and DEVELOPMENT Supporting Teaching and Learning Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 35

36. How do mentors work with novice teachers? What impact are we having on student achievement? What impact are we having on developing high quality teacher practices? What impact are we having on teacher retention? How can we measure the effects of mentoring on teacher development? Reflection of District Practices Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 36

37. Feedback from New Teachers “ABRAZO has been quite helpful in understanding the culture of HISD and my mentor has been very cooperative and understanding.” “I received so much help in my school, especially the warm welcome and the tools and materials I need for PreK class.” “My mentor is awesome! She was very instrumental in my development as new teacher. .” “I have learned never under estimated the power of a person that is passionate about education. I was worried about my students at the beginning of the year, because I had a lot of the lower performing children. … I appreciate the support and the educational environment at [school] and my mentor..” Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 37

38. Feedback from Mentors “Working with a new teacher was an inspiring creative process.” - Kolter (West) “I really enjoyed having the opportunity to watch as two very energetic and strong teachers applied their knowledge to create classrooms with high expectations, accountable talk and mutual respect. I learned from them as well.” - Gallegos (East) “Being a mentor has been a great learning experience for me as well.” - North “Being a mentor is a gift and a serves as a reminder to me …” - Central “We learned from each other.” - South Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 38

39. Feedback from Mentors “Our CLM… is wonderful!!! She checks with us periodically to make sure everyone is progressing as expected, she answers all questions, and she makes herself available to mentors when we have specific (or ANY) questions. - West “I had heard horror stories about how much paperwork it would be and it was the opposite.” Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 39

40. Feedback from Administrators “I truly believe that the FTM model has been more beneficial to our new teachers. The FTMs can fully devote their time to providing needed support in all areas to the new teachers. “ - East “The one-to-one mentoring is great. It provides a personable approach to support. ” - South “We try to assign mentors on the same grade level. That helps with support.” - Central Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 40

41. “I believe that my induction practices …” PDS REFLECTION: New Teacher Induction and Mentoring • Conditions at our campus that we can be mindful of that • create challenges for NT support • support NT development • We will support our new teachers by _______ during: • August 11-22, 2008 • first six weeks • the 2008-2009 school year Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 41

42. HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Urban Context: Houston ISD Professional Development Services PDS QUESTIONS Houston ISD New Teacher and Induction Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning 42

43. Professional Development Services PDS WEBINAR SURVEY New Teacher Induction and Mentoring • Please complete the post-webinar survey that will be provided to you. • We value your feedback • from this learning experience. • July 14, 2008 • Houston Independent School District Webinar