LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Beginning Teacher Programs

2008-2009

For TEC Reps

September 3, 2008

(Revised 8/4/08)

Florida Statute/State Board Rule

School districts will document the demonstration of

… 12 Educator Accomplished Practices.… 16 teaching competencies

FS 1012.52 (2) Teacher quality

6A-5.066 (2) (b) Approval of Educator Preparation Programs

State Board Rules

6A-5.065 The Educator Accomplished Practices(To be demonstrated by the first-year teacher at the “preprofessional level.”)

1. Assessment.

2. Communication.

3. Continuous Improvement.

4. Critical Thinking.

5. Diversity.

6. Ethics.

7. Human Development and Learning.

8. Knowledge of Subject Matter.

9. Learning Environments.

10. Planning.

11. Role of the Teacher.

12. Technology.

Teacher Competencies

The teacher will be able to

--Write and speak in a logical, understandable style...

--Read, comprehend and interpret text…

--Compute, think logically, and solve problems.

Measured by passing scores on all four sections of the

General Knowledge Test– math, reading, English language, and essay

(State law—GK must be passed within one year of hire date to continue teaching).

Teacher Competencies (continued)

• Reading/math strategies

• Child development/ESE

• ESOL awareness/strat.

• Technology

• Differentiated instruction

• Crisis intervention (violence)

• Substance abuse prevention

FS 1012.52 Teacher Quality (2007)

• Child abuse reporting

• Positive classroom environment

• Promoting parent involvement/ collaborative relationships with students’ families (2)

• Diagnosis/assessment/ progress monitoring

BT Super Heroes Wanted

Four BT Programs08-09

Professional Education Competence (PEC) Program.

Teacher Preparation Program (TPP).

College of Education (COE) Program.

Lively Tech DEC Program.

New this year!

LCS State-Approved Teacher Evaluation System

Performance Feedback Utilization Chart

WHO WHICH FORM WHEN

Beginning teachers new to the district.

--1st Teacher Assessment- Part A

--2nd Teacher Assessment-Part A +

Teacher Assessment-Part B

-- PEC Portfolio

Within 45 days of hire.

Within 90 days of hire.

Within 180 days of hire.

LCS Performance Feedback Process 7/21/05 page 11

LCS Teacher Contract2004 - 2007

Article XIII Employee Evaluation

B. …Beginning teacher observations shall

follow the process described in the

Professional Education Competence Plan.

Documenting Demonstration of Competencies College of Education (COE)

• Individual Professional Development Plan page 1.

• Three (3) Teacher Assessment-Part A observations --2 by BT Program Mentor. NEW!

-- 1 by BT Administrator.

• Two (2) Teacher Assessment-Part B conferences --1 by BT Program Mentor. -- 1 by BT Administrator.

• Three (3) Subject-Area Mentor Classroom Observ. [formerly OPE] NEW!

Documenting Demonstration of Competencies for

PEC/TPP/DEC Programs Individual Professional Development Plan page 1

Four (4) Teacher Assessment-Part A observations --2 by BT Program Mentor. NEW!

-- 2 by BT Administrator.

Two (2) Teacher Assessment-Part B conferences --1 by BT Program Mentor. -- 1 by BT Administrator.

Three (3) Subject-Area Mentor Classroom Observations [formerly OPE]

Beginning Teacher Programs

Mission Statement for2008-2009

The Beginning Teacher Programs are part of Leon County Schools’ systematic approach to cultivating and retaining highly qualified teachers.

To that end, program staff are charged with providing specified professional development opportunities, along withdistrict and school-based support, needed for successful completion of a beginning teacher program.

Mission Statement

BT Program Requirements08-09

Florida DOE-required Tests—COE/TPP… 3 tests (usually completed prior to entering program).

PEC…. 3 tests (GK has 4 sections)

DEC… No tests required.

Competency-based seminars…Effective Classroom Management (off campus).

Reading Strategies and Technology Training (school-based).

Professional Ethics—on-line course through PAEC (for all BTs). NEW!

FOCS Group (competency training in cohort groups off campus)

BT Program Requirements (continued)

Independent Written Assignments

(on 3 competencies)

Portfolio Submission (PEC only) (Documentation of demonstration of competencies required

by State law.)

COE/TPP/DEC submit required documents to

BT Program Mentor for review and approval. NEW!

For More Program Details—

 

On-line registration

Thank you, Daisy!!!

Click on menu link to Beginning Teacher Programs

Here’s what you’ll see…

Beginning Teacher

Programs and Support

2008-2009 General InformationMission Statement/Program Objectives

Florida Educator CompetenciesFrequently Asked Questions

and more!

Beginning Teacher SUPPORT SYSTEM

• School Support Team— BT Mentor, BT Administrator, Subject-Area Mentor for all BTs. NEW!

• FOCS Group Leaders— Veteran teachers meeting with BT cohort groups.

• Classroom Management Facilitators— Available for support even after the seminar ends.

• MOM Mentors— (optional)

Retired teachers and administrators mentoring in the classroom.

• Test Coach— to encourage registering for tests.

• Tutors to Prep for DOE-Tests

New Teachers Today—Highly Qualified for Our Future

Beginning Teacher Programs

Staff Development Department

Leon County Schools

Leon County Schools does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, age, or disability.

If you have questions about this year’s BT Programs--

Please contact Carol Allen or

Daisy Armistead in the Staff Development Department

487-7206