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Roundtable Discussions : Higher Education, Districts, ROEs, and Induction February 26, 2013 Dr. Patricia Brady, INTC. Agenda. Introductions MU Teaching Fellows Program Other reports from the Higher Education Induction Group Roundtable discussions Report out. Introductions. Name

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  1. Roundtable Discussions: Higher Education, Districts, ROEs, and InductionFebruary 26, 2013Dr. Patricia Brady, INTC

  2. Agenda • Introductions • MU Teaching Fellows Program • Other reports from the Higher Education Induction Group • Roundtable discussions • Report out

  3. Introductions • Name • Institution • Role

  4. MU Teaching Fellowship Program Dr. Carol Gilles

  5. History • Originated from the Cadre Program at the University of Nebraska in 1995 • We changed it greatly to meet our needs • First year we had 10 Teaching Fellows in 5 schools • This year we have 76 Teaching Fellows (elementary, middle and secondary) in 10 school districts. • We have over 91% still in education up to 8 years out of program.

  6. What Is Necessary? • 1 classroom vacancy (retirement or resignation) + • 1 classroom vacancy created by selecting a quality mentor teacher from existing veteran staff = • Openings for 2 MU Teaching Fellows

  7. Who Are MU Teaching Fellows? • 1st year novice teachers • Fully certified • Graduates of accredited teacher preparation programs • Selected by MU and the school district

  8. Costs • Districts pay a fee of $19,060 for each set of 2 teaching fellows • Fellows receive $13,601 stipend and their Master’s Degree tuition is paid • MU waives tuition not paid by contract

  9. Costs (cont.) • District continues to pay mentor teacher salary • MU provides program administration, liaison, & on-site instruction through MPER and College faculty and staff

  10. What Is the Role of a Mentor Teacher? • Have 2 fellows • Paid by the district • Released from teaching duties • Support 2 TFs (1/3) • Clinical Associate with MU (1/3) • School/district assignments (1/3)

  11. What Qualities Do Mentors Have? • Advanced degree • At least 5 years classroom experience • Leadership • Initiative • Strong communication skills • Ability to listen empathetically • Flexibility • Sense of humor • Understanding of how to work with adult learners

  12. Responsibilities of a Mentor Teacher • Fellows • Buildings • MU Not • Assistant principals/ Adm. Assistants • Building Substitute Teachers • Evaluators

  13. What Is the Role of a Liaison? • Visits 2 times per month • Supports Fellows • Supports mentors • Keeps Principal updated about MU initiatives

  14. Courses

  15. Some New Changes • No “Release days” for all classes. We will meet every Thursday night. • We will have both regional & joint mentor meetings • Please car pool to mentor meetings!

  16. Higher Ed Induction Group • Background • Results of morning’s meeting • Questions for districts and ROEs

  17. Roundtable discussions • What reactions do you have to the MU model? • What assistance would districts and ROEs most appreciate from colleges and universities? • How can colleges/universities best collaborate with districts/ROEs? What pitfalls should be avoided? • How can we create a seamless transition from preservice to inservice? • What should be our first action steps—individually or collectively?

  18. Report out • Action items?

  19. Dr. Patricia BradyActing Director, INTC pbrady@illinois.edu 217-244-7376

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