Minnesota

Teacher Induction Program

New Teacher ConferenceAugust 16-17, 2011

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Purpose of TIP

Assist entry-level teachers (ELTs) of high school agriculture become efficacious, effective, & successful!

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Objectives of TIP

Facilitate monthly professional development Address beginning teacher problems Provide psychosocial support

Acceptance, counsel, friendship, role model, social Provide teaching & program mgt. resources Provide opportunity to analyze & reflect upon

teaching Influence teacher efficacy Improve job satisfaction & teacher retention

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TIP Based on Lifelong Teacher Development (Steffy & Wolfe, 1997)

Increasing Teacher Effectiveness

Preservice

Induction

Apprentice

Professional

Expert

Distinguished

Emeritus

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TIP Activities

Conferences & SeminarsMAAE Summer ConferenceNew Teacher ConferenceFall Seminar (Fall Invitational)Winter Seminar (Ag Tech)End-of-Year Celebration

reflection & discussionstrategies & resourcescontent pedagogysharing of best practices

Develop a community of learners

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TIP Activities

Web Conference Meetings (UMConnect)

Efficient & cost effectiveSeven monthly meetings in 2010-2011Why?

• Stay connected to other ELTs (social network)• Share ideas and strategies (professional network)• Just-in-time mentoring (peer mentoring)

New feature• Breakout Rooms

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TIP Activities

Senior MentorHighly regardedAltruisticGeographical area3-5 day-long visitsReflective conversationPsychosocial support

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TIP Activities

Regional MentorMAAE memberNeighboring agriculture teacherProvide advice about FFA activities and

regional culture

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TIP Activities

TIP StaffDirector

• Overall leadership and managementCoordinator

• Personalized curriculum assistance • Coordinates sharing of instructional resources• Maintains TIP Website• Organizes UMConnect meetings

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TIP Results: The Numbers

Started in 1999-2000 school year 12 cohorts 195 ELTs ELTs told us:

TIP made a difference in their decision to remain in the profession

Social-network and peer supportSenior mentors and psychosocial support

TIP Partners

MAELC MAAE Minnesota Department of Education Minnesota FFA Alumni Minnesota FFA Association Minnesota FFA Foundation University of Minnesota Local school districts

MinnesotaTeacher Induction Program

New Teacher ConferenceAugust 16-17, 2011