Beginning Teacher Support Timetable

Beginning Teacher Support Program Timetable:

Year 1
The beginning teacher:
- is assigned a mentor
- is provided an orientation
- develops a Professional Development Plan
- completes any professional development required/prescribed by the LEA
- is observed at least four times culminating with a summative evaluation

Year 2
The beginning teacher:
- continues to have a mentor teacher
- updates the Professional Development Plan
- completes any professional development required/prescribed by the LEA
- is observed at least four times culminating with a summative evaluation

Year 3
The beginning teacher:
- continues to have a mentor teacher
- updates Professional Development Plan
- completes any professional development required/prescribed by the LEA
- is observed at least four times culminating with a summative evaluation



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