Improving the Effectiveness of Beginning
TeachersWashington, DC
July 17, 2014
Ellen Moir,Chief Executive Officer
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Every child deserves a great teacher.
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Teacher effectiveness is the most important factor in student learning
Root Cause
Problem
Great teachers are MADE, not born
The system is failing to make great teachers
Low-income schools are getting the newest, least effective teachers
DriversNTC’s Insight
NTC’s Solution
New teachers…
• Poor preparation
• Toughest assignments
• Sink or swim on the job
So 50% quit within 5 years
• Great teachers are made, not born
• Support teachers well early in career so students learn more and teachers stay
Intensive teacher induction model dramatically improves effectiveness of new teachers
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New Teacher Center improves student learning
by accelerating the effectiveness of new teachers and school
leaders.
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New teacher gets better faster and
stays longer
Increased Student Achievement
System-wide Impact
NTC trains mentor
New teacher gets on early path to
excellence
Mentor supports new teacher
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NTC’s (TELL) InitiativeTeaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning!
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Involves working with key education stakeholders to administer NTC’s anonymous teaching conditions survey across a state.
The purpose is to gather input from those people which research shows have the most affect on student achievement: the teachers and administrators in our schools.
The data collected is publicly reported at the school and district levels as well as the state level.
Guides and tools are provided by NTC to help leaders utilize their TELL data in improvement planning.
NTC’s (TELL) Initiative
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What Have We Learned?
Research Shows:
1. Connection to Student Achievement*
2. Connection to Keeping Effective Teachers*
* Please contact NTC for details on research related to any of the above items
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NTC’s Cross-State Analyses of TELL State Results 2012-2013
In summary:• Educators agree that conditions in
five of the eight survey areas are present in their schools: School and Teacher Leadership, Community Engagement and Support, Facilities and Resources, Managing Student Conduct
• Instructional practices, professional development, time are lacking. Educators across the nine states consistently report that they lack time to collaborate and plan and are burdened with routine paperwork.
• Certain states showed consistency in indicating the presence of positive teaching conditions.
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The numbers in this chart represent approximately 42,000 new teachers (years 1-3) across these seven states.
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Percent of Beginning Teachers In-dicating School Supports Exist on
Select TELL Survey QuestionsOR 2014 MA 2014 NC 2014 CO 2013 KY 2013 MD 2013 TN 2013
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Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher:
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The numbers in this chart represent approximately 42,000 new teachers (years 1-3) across these seven states.
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Policy Recommendations
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Require comprehensive induction programs for new teachers following entry-level licensure, extending for a minimum of two years.
Successful completion of a high-quality induction program that provides embedded coaching and feedback by well-trained mentors should be a requirement for professional licensure.
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Embed analysis and improvement of teaching and learning conditions in school improvement processes at the state, district, and school level.
• States should promote the involvement of educators, school and district leaders, and communities in using data from validated surveys to identify and improve key elements of a positive school environment.
• Principals require preparation and support in leading teacher development and creating supportive conditions for teaching and learning.
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Thank youFor More Information:
Ellen Moir
Founder & CEO
www.newteachercenter.org