HHSD Induction Program
PASCD November 19, 2012
Melissa Leonard and Diane Heitzenrater
PASCD Annual Conference
November 19, 2012
Hatboro-Horsham School DistrictHatboro-Horsham School DistrictDiane HeitzenraterMelissa Leonard
Successful Beginnings:
Preparing New Teachers
A Look at Hatboro-Horsham A Look at Hatboro-Horsham School DistrictSchool District
Suburban Philadelphia - Montgomery County
Population – 4,861
K-12 Public School
Block Scheduling in Middle and High School
Facilities-1 HS, 1MS, 5 Elementaries
Induction Program Goals
• Teacher is the most important element of the learning experience
• New teachers need support to facilitate success
• Support positive teacher morale
Induction Program Goals
• Research slide
http://www.inspiringteachers.com/classroom_resources/articles/administrators_professors/graph_showing_phases.html
Induction Program Goals
• Put theory into practice
• Prevent isolation
• Transmit our culture
• Create strong relationship
Back to Beginnings…
• Program began in earnest 10 years ago with a Assistant Superintendant and 3 classroom teachers.
• 2 Days• Act 48 and Strategic Plan guided the
development of the program of today
It takes a Village…
District Induction Team Oversee implementation of district program Address needs and consistent
implementation Building Induction Team Building Principal or Assistant Principal Mentors Inductees Professional staff members as needed
(coaches/special ed)
HHSD Induction Today
• Summer Academy• Mentor training and support• Ongoing support by induction coach• Classroom visits/Formal visits• After school meetings• Online Professional Learning Community• Support of Instructional Coaches
Summer Academy
– Collage
Mentor Selection
Teacher who has demonstrated commitment
All new teachers including LTS get a mentor
Selected by Principal Compensation
Teacher Mentor Preferred Qualities
• Continuous learning• Conferencing skills• Effective• Listening skills• Attitude• Flexibility
Teacher Mentor Roles and Responsibilities
• Mentors do not evaluate
• Confidential in nature
• Serve as a liaison
• Promote professionalism
Induction Coach
Serve as an educational leader Teacher on Assignment Build teacher capacity
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Develop protocols Provide training Support reflective practices Best practices
Visitations
Informal• Walk through• Mini-visits• Meetings• Reflective questions• Regular feedback
Formal• Scheduled visit• Pre- conference• Full classroom visit• Post-conference• Continued work
After School Meetings
Online Professional Development
• Ning• Moodle• “Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners
by Paula Rutherford• “What Great Teachers Do Differently” by
Todd Whitaker
District Instructional Coaches
Collaboration Ongoing support Specialization
Year II Induction Program Overview
• One Day Summer Induction Academy • District Level Induction Meetings
(2 Per Year)• Professional Learning Communities (6
Hours)• Building Induction Meetings
Year II Induction Program Overview
• Peer observations • Informal & Formal
Classroom visitations• Formal Supervision
and Evaluation Process • Monthly PDE 427
Portfolio assessments
What Else is New?
Why it’s Great!Why it’s Great!
Thank You for Coming!
Questions?