Beginning educator support team Program Orientation 2016-2017

Agenda BEST Goals / Key Components Participants Support Compensation Structure Professional Development Compensation Reporting Requirements Questions Contacts

Grant Goals Increase high quality teaching in every classroom Retain competent teachers in the profession Lower teacher turnover rate Promote the personal and professional well- being of the new and beginning teacher Build a foundation for continued professional growth through collaboration

Key Components of BEST High Quality Mentoring: authorized time for mentor- teacher interactions Full-release of Single Responsibility Mentoring Model not to exceed 1:17 Modeling of effective teaching strategies Visits to demonstrations classrooms Standards and data-based conversations Ongoing professional development Strong building administrator support External network of teachers

Consortium Members Battle Ground ESD 112 Evergreen Kelso Mill A Washougal Woodland Mt. Pleasant Longview Ridgefield Organization NameRemoveBattle Ground School DistrictRemoveEducational Service District 112RemoveEvergreen School District (Clark)RemoveHockinson School DistrictRemoveKelso School DistrictRemoveMill A School DistrictRemoveWashougal School District*

BEST Program Structure Y1 and Y2 Mentees Start of School Year Orientation Y1 and Y2 6 hours of professional learning Y1 Weekly Mentor Support Y1 Attend 2 regional PGP network meetings Y2 Mentees complete reflection on Professional Growth Y1 Observations by mentor Y1Observations of peers/mentor Attend mentor training Meet with mentee weekly Attend PGP meetings with mentee Assist mentee in development of PGP Be observed by mentee per design Observe mentee to provide formative feedback Attend at least 3 roundtables

Access to Professional Development Support Learning opportunities will be coordinated with your school district: Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Center for Educational Leadership (CEL) 5+Dimensions of Teaching and Learning, Danielson’s Instructional Framework Next Generation of Science Standards (NGSS) Others as identified

Compensation Structure In-Kind Support Stipend for Mentors and Mentees Registration for online classes Registration for Mentor Academy Substitutes Materials Clock Hours Available Y1- $400.00 Y2- Stipend to attend Professional Development- Up to 6 hours of PD. Up to $250.00 Y1 Teacher Mentors: Stipend paid by district or ESD112. Up to $600.00/Mentee

Access to Compensation Complete and return to ESD 112 the Temporary Employee Forms sent to you Payment made at end of grant activities, upon completion of all requirements and documentation. REMEMBER: IN ORDER TO GET PAID YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN YOUR PAPERWORK IN A TIMELY MANNER

Reporting Requirements Mentees Mentors Agreement Professional Growth Plan Surveys and Reflection Questions Mentor Log- Submitted to ESD or District as per agreement with District Surveys and Reflection Questions

Access to Resources ESD 112 website at www.esd112.org Listing of Our Services Instructional Support Beginning Educator Support (BEST) OSPI website at www.k12.wa.us

Mike Esping ESD 112 Coordinator mike.esping@esd112.org Contacts Mike Esping ESD 112 Coordinator mike.esping@esd112.org 360-952-3412 __________ District Key Contact