TEAM----www.ctteam.org

Beginning Teachers will be expected to write 3-4 page reflection papers on 5 modules.

Each module will take 8-10 weeks

Reflection is a step 4 process:

Identify the need or opportunity for professional growth
Develop a professional growth active plan
Implementation Plan and Apply New Learning
Create a reflection paper to document new learning and impact on students.

Reviewers of the reflection papers will look for certain criteria

Was there growth for the teacher and did this impact the students? Examples need to be added.
If you don’t meet the criteria, you’ll be asked for examples of the items that you mentioned in your reflection paper.

CCT Changes in:

Format
Domains
Code of Professional Responsibility

The code of professional responsibility that we see when reviewing our certificate is now included in CCT

CCT - The modules of teacher performance are:

Classroom environment, Student Engagement and Commitment to Learning
Planning for Active Learning
Instruction for Active Learning
Assessment for Learning
Professional Responsibilities and Teacher Leadership

The old BEST is now the new TEAM

2010-2011

TEAM Coordinator for elementary schools is Beth McGrath

TEAM Coordinator for secondary schools is Paula Teixeira

TEAM

Teacher Education and Mentoring

Biggest concern and question: What happens this year?

2009-10: Development year for all parties.

2010-11: Implementation year.

2009-2010:

Districts establish & train TEAM Coordinating Comm.
Districts match mentors & BTs (Beginning Teachers) for 2010-11
work.
Mentor & administrator designed & started.
BTs & other teachers learn about TEAM program.

Other provisions for implementation:

“Full program” of 5 modules for teachers of bilingual ed, elementary, English/LA, TESOL, math, music, physical ed, science, social studies, special ed, visual arts, and world language.
Teachers under other endorsement areas with direct instruction of students as primary role—1 year of mentoring and 2 modules.
One year initial certificate extension for BT, if needed .

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Schools and teachers’ responsibilities in TEAM Mentors

Mentors…..

Must hold provisional certificate and 3+ years experience (1 year in that district)
Retired certified teachers can work as mentors; must attend training.
Attend mentor training.
Provides 50 hours of support over 2 years per BT.
Work with BT to develop module growth plan.
Provide guidance to BT through growth plan.
Receive a $500 stipend for working with each BT (pensionable ---from the State).

Beginning Teachers….

Take on-line assessment.
Work with MT to develop module growth plan.
As part of completing growth plan, apply new skills & knowledge in a classroom setting.
Complete activities & written reflection as culmination of module.

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TEAM mentoring modules

Task Force Recommendation- Year 1 BT in TEAM:

1. Classroom management & climate.

Student discipline, suspension, expulsion, & CT General Statutes.
Student engagement.
Positive behavioral supports.

2. Lesson planning and unit design.

Backward design.
Unwrapping standards & making standards work.
Content & disciplinary thinking.

3. Delivering instruction.

Differentiating instruction.
Teaching students with special needs & learning disabilities.
Teaching English language learners.
Questioning techniques.
Culturally relevant instruction.

TEAM mentoring modules

Year 2 of BT’s participation in TEAM

1. Assessing student learning.

Using data to inform & refine instructionData teams/ professional learning communitiesScientific, research-based intervention.
CT Accountability for Learning Initiative.
Reporting on student progress to parents, administrators, & other stakeholders.

2. Professional practices (New teacher selects one).

Ethical behavior.
Collaborative planning, working in teams.
Parent’s relationships
Communicating effectively with colleagues 7 parents.
District policies, norms & traditions.

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Certification changes from 2008-09 legislation Coursework

July 1, 2012- teacher preparation includes new competencies.
Alternate routes—expands entities that can offer (E.g., RESCs, private teacher or administrator training organizations).
Provisional Certification—7/1/ 16-30 hrs. of graduate credit---professional .
Loosens requirements re: coursework.
Allow ‘closely related’ major in shortage.
After 7/1/10, allows person seeking certification in shortage area to achieve excellent score, as determined by SDE on subject area test, in lieu of course requirement.

Testing

Eliminates provision of 1100 score on SATs for waiver of Praxis I exam and allows SDE to establish waiver criteria.
Waives praxis I exam for out-of-state administrators seeking CT admin. Certificate if they hold valid certificate and have 3+ years experience as an administrator.

For out-of state teachers entering CT on interim certificate, waives Praxis I & II if: