Information and Technology Action Item |
DATE: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The District is committed to providing support systems for new teachers. This mentor program is part of the teacher induction process provided for new teachers in the District. Mentors attend informal training during which the philosophy and expectations of the mentoring process as they relate to the 12 Florida Educators' Accomplished Practices. Having this support system improves the effectiveness of new educators.
The mentor will work with new teachers at Armwood High School. He will provide up to 16 hours per week of face-to-face mentoring, maintain a log of mentoring activities as they relate to the 12 Accomplished Practices, model best practices for the new teachers, and recommend effective veteran teachers for the new educators to observe. The mentor will also support the school administrative staff with the Preparing New Educators Program.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: Charles Fleming, Director, Staff Development
Jack E. Davis
Chief Information and Technology Officer (813) 272-4600 |
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20070424_239 * Section E Item# 5.10 |