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Houston Independent School District Providing a Rainbow of SupportHouston Independent School District Providing a Rainbow of Support
Welcome New Teachers toWelcome New Teachers toPreservice TrainingPreservice Training
New Employee OrientationNew Employee Orientation
August 4-6, 2009
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Embrace, HugEmbrace, HugThe mission of HISD New Teacher Program is
to support quality teaching by providing ongoing, proven practices of induction which
supports successful student learning.
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Houston Independent School District Providing a Rainbow of Support
PRESERVICE EXPECTATIONSPRESERVICE EXPECTATIONS Have an OPEN MIND for learningHave an OPEN MIND for learning
NetworkNetwork
Participate fully; Listen actively ; Take notesParticipate fully; Listen actively ; Take notes
ASK QuestionsASK Questions
Maintain a positive learning environmentMaintain a positive learning environment
Houston Independent School District Providing a Rainbow of Support
Preservice 3-Day OverviewPreservice 3-Day Overview Day 1: New Employee Orientation (Part 1)Day 1: New Employee Orientation (Part 1)
Day 2: Waltrip /Westbury HSDay 2: Waltrip /Westbury HS• Curriculum and Instruction PlanningCurriculum and Instruction Planning• Behavior ManagementBehavior Management• Technology ResourcesTechnology Resources
Day 3: Reliant StadiumDay 3: Reliant Stadium• Park in Orange Lot (Bring Parking pass)Park in Orange Lot (Bring Parking pass)• Registration – Hall E – 9:00 AMRegistration – Hall E – 9:00 AM• Exhibitors/Benefits Lab/HRExhibitors/Benefits Lab/HR• Welcome Luncheon – Hall CWelcome Luncheon – Hall C• Regional Breakout and NEO (Part 2)Regional Breakout and NEO (Part 2)
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2009—20102009—20102009—20102009—2010
Welcome toHouston ISD!
LEARNING HAS NO BOUNDARIES
OUR OBJECTIVES ARE TO:
● IIntroduce the culture of the district
● PProvide an understanding of the Houston ISD—its
structure, policies, procedures, and expectations
● IIdentify resources and support structures
New Employee Orientation
NEO SponsorsNEO Sponsors
Professional Development ServicesProfessional Development Services
Sharon Koonce Evelyn Wagner Wright Officer of Leadership Director
Human ResourcesHuman Resources
Ann Best Assistant Superintendent of Human Talent
WhoIs
HISD
WhoIs
HISD
• HISD is the largest public school system in Texas and the seventh largest in the United States.
• HISD is among the largest employers in Houston, with approximately 29,000 full- and part-time employees.
• In 2008, more than 1,200 volunteers visited 1,741 homes and many HISD students re-enrolled in school.
DEMOGRAPHICSDEMOGRAPHICS
HISD AS A BUISNESSHISD AS A BUISNESS• Corporate headquarters: Hattie Mae White
Educational Support Center (W. 18th Street)
• Offices: Nearly 300 stores (schools)
• Employees: Over 29,000 employees serving customers
• Budget: Over $1.5 billion
• Customers: Over 200,000 customers daily (students)
• Customized services: Personalized instruction
HISD AS A BUISNESSHISD AS A BUISNESS
• Competition: Private and Charter Schools
• Shareholders: Parents, Community, and Business Leaders
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STUDENT PERFORMANCESTUDENT PERFORMANCE
Worthing High School ChoirWorthing High School ChoirJermaine CenacJermaine Cenac
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NEW TEACHER LEARNING PATHNEW TEACHER LEARNING PATH
Online Professional Online Professional Learning GuideLearning Guide
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NNew ew TTeacher eacher LLearning earning PPathathNTLPNTLP
1. What is the NTLP? 2. Why is it important?3. When do we start?
Houston Independent School District Providing a Rainbow of Support
What is the NTLP? What is the NTLP?
The “NTLP” stands for
New Teacher Learning Path
The NTLP is an online learning path that guides beginning teachers’ professional development during their induction year.
Houston Independent School District Providing a Rainbow of Support
Why is the NTLP important? NTLP helps you
Identify District resources Keep track of your learning progress Reflect on your learning
Houston Independent School District Providing a Rainbow of Support
Why is the NTLP important? Why is the NTLP important? NTLP will help you
Develop a common language, professional vocabulary, and knowledge across HISD
Participate in collaborative conversations about how to meet the needs of all HISD students
Provide HISD with information about how teachers are navigating through their professional learning and growth to be effective educators in HISD
Houston Independent School District Providing a Rainbow of Support
NTLP is accessed:- from HISD website- select ASPIRE Portal
My ASPIRE
Houston Independent School District Providing a Rainbow of Support
NTLP is on the ASPIRE Portal
My Learn
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When do we start? When do we start? What can I expect?What can I expect?
You have begun by attending preservice training
Email (sent in early September) will contain instructions for accessing NTLP.
Complete NTLP items
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NEW TEACHER SUPPORTNEW TEACHER SUPPORTand MENTORING STRUCTURESand MENTORING STRUCTURES
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NEW TEACHERNEW TEACHERLearning CommunityLearning Community
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NEW TEACHERNEW TEACHERLearning CommunityLearning Community
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Houston Independent School District Providing a Rainbow of Support
New Teacher SupportNew Teacher Support Campus AdministratorsCampus Administrators
Regional Office Instructional StaffRegional Office Instructional Staff Alternative Certification Program StaffAlternative Certification Program Staff
Campus Professional Learning Campus Professional Learning CommunityCommunity
New Teacher Learning CommunityNew Teacher Learning Community
MENTORMENTOR Teacher or ‘Buddy’ Teacher or ‘Buddy’
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Sharon KoonceOfficer of Leadership
713-556-7100http://www.pdserv.org
Sharon KoonceOfficer of Leadership
713-556-7100http://www.pdserv.org
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
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● New Employee OrientationNew Employee Orientation● New Teacher InductionNew Teacher Induction● Alternative Certification Program (HACP)Alternative Certification Program (HACP)● Curriculum and InstructionCurriculum and Instruction● IMPACT II IMPACT II ● ITTSITTS● Organizational DevelopmentOrganizational Development● Teacher LeadershipTeacher Leadership● Leadership DevelopmentLeadership Development
DIVISIONS OF PDS
* Some are free and some are fee-for-service.
Professional Development ServicesProfessional Development Services
District requirement of District requirement of 45 professional development 45 professional development hourshours ( (minimumminimum) per school year) per school year
• Teachers participate in Teachers participate in fivefive professional development professional development daysdays
• Teacher Inservice DaysTeacher Inservice Days• Record hours on the Record hours on the
Professional Development Professional Development Attendance form Attendance form or or online e-online e-TRAIN transcriptTRAIN transcript
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ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS
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Break-Out SessionsBreak-Out Sessions
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FEEDBACKFEEDBACKOnline SurveyOnline Survey
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New Teacher Learning PathNew Teacher Learning Path