BEGINNING EDUCATOR SUPPORT TEAM Program Orientation

Agenda  BEST Goals / Key Components  Participants  Support  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

 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 Key Components of BEST

Consortium Members  Battle Ground  ESD 112  Evergreen  Hockinson  Kelso  Mill A  Washougal

BEST Program Structure  Start of School Year Orientation  12 hours of professional learning  Weekly Mentor Support  Attend 2 regional PGP network meetings  Observations by mentor  Observations of peers/mentor  Attend mentor academy  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

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  Next Generation of Science Standards (NGSS)  Others as identified

Compensation Structure  Registration for online classes  Registration for Mentor Academy  Substitutes  Materials  Clock Hours  $ In-Kind SupportStipend for Y1 Teachers

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  Personal Capacity Worksheet  Professional Growth Plan  Surveys and Reflection Questions  Mentor Log  Surveys and Reflection Questions MenteesMentors

Access to Resources  ESD 112 website at  Listing of Our Services Instructional Support Beginning Educator Support (BEST)  OSPI website atwww.k12.wa.uswww.k12.wa.us

Mike Esping ESD112 Coordinator of Education Initiatives and Professional Learning Melissa Martinez ESD112 Secretary I| School Success/School Initiatives Contacts