Surfacing Racial Equity, Culturally and Linguistically Relevant Teaching, and Student Voices in New Teacher Orientation, Mentoring, and Induction Programs A collaboration of Farmington Public Schools, Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Madison Metropolitan School District, Sun Prairie School District, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, and Oak Park and River Forest School District 200 April 27, 2015 Materials available at http:// goo.gl/JUAtzd
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Surfacing Racial Equity,Culturally and Linguistically Relevant Teaching, and Student Voices in New Teacher Orientation,
Mentoring, and Induction Programs
A collaboration of Farmington Public Schools, Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Madison Metropolitan School District, Sun Prairie School District, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, and
Growing suburban school district near Madison, WI 28% Students of Poverty
7 Elementary, 2 Middle, 1 Upper Middle, 1 Alternative School, 1 High School Diversity:
7.2% Asian 9.8% Black 8.5% Hispanic7.1% Two or More Races66.9% White
7,800 Students
6.5% Limited English Proficiency
Sun Prairie Area School District:
MissionFutures depend on us to inspire and prepare every child, every day,
by providing relevant, engaging and innovative learning experiences in and out of the classroom.
Teaching & Learning Goal
Workforce Focus Goal
Community Engagement Goal
Facilities & Operations Goals
A. All students surpass their annual academic growth targets and graduate ready for success.
B. Proactively recruit, retain and engage talent that reflects and is responsive to our diverse community.
C. Excel in how we serve all stakeholders and build relationships with families, community members, and businesses that promote positive outcomes for students.
D1. Use district resources effectively and efficiently
D2. Facilities and services meet the needs of our diverse and growing student population and community.
VisionTo be a high performing district of choice that reflects the cultures of our diverse community
2015-2020 Strategic Plan
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● Continually improve classroom instruction towards accelerated growth
● Build a collaborative environment in which teachers explore best practice
● Provide a supportive, confidential environment in which teachers work together to solve problems
● Create a community of life-long, culturally responsive, reflective learners who continually strive to improve student achievement
● Align practice with Wisconsin State Teaching Standards and Danielson’s Domains
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Goal of the New Teacher Mentor Program:
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Cycle of Inquiry
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Dane County New Teacher Project
A consortium supporting beginning teacher success, mentor learning, and principal leadership
Professional Development For Mentors
2014-15 New Teacher Center Wisconsin Induction Professional Development
Instructional Mentoring, August 18-19Observing and Conferencing, October 7-8 Using Data to Inform Instruction, December 2-3Designing Effective Instruction, February 10-11Designing and Presenting Professional Development, March 11-12
Monthly Release Mentor Forums
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The induction phase of teaching is a critical area to focus and invest in to create a culture of equity.
Oak Park and River Forest High School
Embedding Racial Equity in Orientation, Induction, and Mentoring Programs
MSANApril 27, 2015
Oak Park and River Forest High School
➢Students➢ 3200 Students➢ 53% White ➢ 25% Black ➢ 11% Hispanic
* Build a better understanding of the culture of the school, culture of the community, and culture of our students
* Create an awareness of how teachers’ own race and culture affectstheir teaching
* Engage in open and honest conversations about race and equity
Achieving our goalsIntentionally and explicitly address a commitment to racial equity in:
*Interview processes
*Orientation experiences - 1st two days
*Induction meetings and mentoring discussions
Achieving our goals* Build panels which include educators, parents, and school and community leaders who:- have pursued racial equity work through professional and
personal opportunities- provide honest appraisals of what it’s like to teach in our
community- promote engagement with students, parents, and colleagues
* Assure that the group includes diverse voices and experiences
Orientation
● Panels: Students, Teachers, and Parents
● Danger of a Single Story (TED talk, Adichie) – Reflective discussion about race/achievement/ability/how we view our students
Year 1● Delpit - The Silenced Dialogue● Ladson-Billings - The Case for
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy● Dweck - Mindsets ● Discussions of “Discipline”
Year 2● Cultural Proficiency● Individual Growth Project
Moving Forward
What We’ve Learned:*Collecting feedback and honest reflections areessential
*Maintaining commitments are challenges*Teacher levels of engagement, motives, perspectives vary
Moving Forward
What We Would Like to Improve:*How is racial equity a factor of consideration when choosing mentors?*What could/should our bus tour surface?*How are we providing our new teachers professional opportunities outside the school?
Farmington Public Schools
Mission, Vision & Values
High achieving school district
Highly engaged parents
Located in Metro Detroit area
10,300 students
Over 90 different languages spoken by our students
VISION STATEMENT:
The vision of Farmington Public Schools is high achievement by allstudents, where learning is our most important work.
FPS Mission Statement
Farmington Public Schools, together with our community, will engage every student in a quality learning experience, empowering each student to become a thoughtful, contributing citizen in a changing world.
FPS Vision Statement
We rely on our diversity of thought, perspective and people to build on our strengths.
All students and staff feel empowered and supported.
FPS Vision StatementEach school
provides a safe, caring and nurturing environment for students, staff and parents that enables every child to experience the joy of learning.
Farmington Shared Values
Expanded commitments to:
Collaboration at Every Level
Shared Accountability
High Performing Teams
Farmington Public Schools Staff Model for Induction & Development We are a district of leaders: We ensure our work/choices contribute to the learner profile and
district goals to ensure effective functioning as a cohesive system, as demonstrated by
Productive Relationships Leave people “better off” Engage in courageous conversations and empathetic interaction Make choices that build trust and understanding
Cultural competency Honesty with self and others Approach of equity not just equality Seeing and embracing differences as assets
Continuous Improvement Data-driven Identify and solve problems Innovate
Collaborative Culture Independence/interdependence Knowing its safe to take risks Value all perspectives establish systems to promote value of new ideas and inclusiveness
Effective communication Knowing your audience
Timely Clear Appropriate modes Appropriate voice and tone
Listening
Seeking understanding multi-partial- actively seek out other perspectives and opinions that are different
than your own (actively seek cognitive dissonance for purpose of organizational and individual growth)
FPS PD MODEL for NEW & EXISTING STAFF
We build our professional development for new teachers and current staff with the following framework:
Feeling Level Activities Delivery Model
Sit and Get 200 Level Intro, New Info Slow Steady, Set Curriculum, Direct Instruction
Application 300 Level Details, Depth,
Applications
Discussions, Grade Level/Content Area Splits
Culture/Integration 400 Level Independent, Open
Ended
Supported by guide, Test/Play/Collaborate, Workshop, 2-3 hour
block drop- in
FPS PD MODEL for NEW & EXISTING STAFF
PD Topics for district moving into 2015-16 dealing with Cult Competency:
Examining the challenges facing African American students in PK-12 education
Strategies for effective classroom management: Dealing with Disruption
Help! Get me some kids that understand…Examining Pre-conceived notions of our learners
Connecting with English Language Learners…cultural and linguistic sensitivities 101
But that kid is special….Strategies for Gen Ed teachers to connect and instruct students with special needs
Understanding the culture of poverty and its impact on the classroom Flying under the radar: Connecting to students without
obvious/labeled/identified disability Debunking the Myths of “isms” Our Words Matter—Culturally Appropriate Language for Our
Community/World LGBTQA…an alphabet not all of us know: Issues and Challenges for
this community
FPS PD MODEL for NEW & EXISTING STAFF
Embedding Equity inNew Teacher Induction
MCPASD Demographics
● Adjacent to west side of Madison, WI● Approximately 6,800 students (4K-12)● 24.2% students of color● 16% free and reduced lunch● 9.6% students with disabilities● 4.7% English learners● 43 languages represented
New Teacher/Mentor Program
● New partnership with Dane County New Teacher Project (DCNTP) in 2014-15
● Targeted, mindful selection of mentors● Increased focus on equity
New Teacher/Mentor Program● Beginning Teachers (new to MCPASD AND in 1st
or 2nd year of teaching):○ 2-day induction in August○ 6 support sessions with DCNTP○ in-district quarterly support meetings○ support from trained mentors
● Mentors:○ summer training from DCNTP○ in-district quarterly support meetings
New Teacher/Mentor Program
● New Teachers (new to MCPASD AND in at least 3rd year of teaching):○ 2-day induction in August○ in-district quarterly support meetings○ support from BOBs
● Building Orientation Buddies (BOBs):○ answer building-level logistical questions
Summer Induction
● Introduction to equity in the MCPASD○ Meet two of our leaders focused on equity○ Provide overview of equity work in MCPASD○ Introduce community agreements○ Address essential question: “Why does race matter?”○ Share “Colorblindness: the New Racism?” article