Ideal Support for New Teachers (Brand new teachers, TIR, and International Teachers) by Kimberly McGee

thoesli — 2025-03-14 17:37:12 UTC

More classroom management. After the initial classroom management training, they need continuous training throughout the year. Problem-solving sessions with other teachers based on needs.

kpallisr — 2025-03-14 17:37:54 UTC

For as many sessions as possible at new teacher orientation, have coaches and master teachers run the sessions, not outside sources (like BIST)

asperdto — 2025-03-14 17:38:36 UTC

Hazelwood 101-a session about the lingo, expectations, things that are unique to HSD. Especially for experienced teachers who know how to teach put don't know HSD.

2025-03-14 17:38:41 UTC

Tailored training based on years of experience. First year teachers need different trainings then 10th year new to Missouri

2025-03-14 17:39:12 UTC

Calendar of things to think about - each month what should they be preparing for— for example aug-setting routines -sept begin contacting parents Oct prepare for parent teacher conf

mcoleman147 — 2025-03-14 17:39:37 UTC

An opportunity for new teachers, TIR, and International teachers to meet and support one another. Being new can feel isolating. When I began we had social time with other new teachers and many of those teachers are still in the district. It was voluntary but the sense of community was great.

sjohnsn — 2025-03-14 17:39:42 UTC

Time Management / Organization - strategies for keeping up with everything and getting everything completed on time

sbrown1908 — 2025-03-14 17:39:46 UTC

PD for teachers to understand and make meaning of effective data use in the classroom.

vwickspattman — 2025-03-14 17:39:52 UTC

Training on the instructional platforms (Google Calendar, Google Classrooms, Infinite Campus, etc.) throughout the year.

2025-03-14 17:40:17 UTC

Clear communication on who is over what. We learned on the who was over TIR. We were not given that information and it’s hard to know how to help when we don’t know all of the information.

sgreen328 — 2025-03-14 17:40:40 UTC

To feed off of the tailored training based on years of service.... "lessons" on how to talk with parents, how to speak at an IEP, how to make professional calls regarding discipline, etc.

2025-03-14 17:40:50 UTC

Release time once a month to visit other classrooms and learn from veterans.

Video examples of model lessons

2025-03-14 17:40:59 UTC

Teachers need more sessions on instructional strategies, standards, item specs especially with ELOs being a focus. Teachers need more release time for more professional development.

asperdto — 2025-03-14 17:41:13 UTC

uniformity across what is taught in each content at each grade (especially math)

vwickspattman — 2025-03-14 17:41:18 UTC

Streamline the teacher expectations (testing, pacing guides, PLCs, etc.) inorder keep things simple, clear and managable.

ldavis405 — 2025-03-14 17:41:51 UTC

Training in curriculum, technology, success criteria, etc. that more closely mirrors the district's initial training. For example, when UFLI/Heggerty was rolled out, it was over the course of 2 days, new teachers received a rush course.

2025-03-14 17:42:01 UTC

Focus training on standards and what they mean and what it looks like to focus on a standard and what mastery might look like and then how to lesson /unit plan with standards as the driver of instruction and learning

2025-03-14 17:42:13 UTC

The New Art and science of teaching

2025-03-14 17:42:20 UTC

BIST leaders or other management experts meet on a regular basis to have management chats. After school. Small, grade level appropriate groups.

A different voice echoing what coaches are saying would be helpful AND peer collaboration would be helpful AND regularity would be helpful.

2025-03-14 17:42:25 UTC

Middle school: Lesson planning & organization/alignment with the curriculum (new teachers); classroom management

ddeloatch2 — 2025-03-14 17:42:54 UTC

Cultural & Community Orientation: Provide an overview of the school's cultural context, student demographics and community expectations.

Share insight on student behaviors, engagement strategies, and common challenges in US High School

Connect new teachers with mentor teachers who understand cultural differences.

dkessler12 — 2025-03-14 17:43:04 UTC

Classroom management - specifically de-escalation and redirection techniques that don't disrupt the teaching process or learning environment

asperdto — 2025-03-14 17:43:54 UTC

Have time that new teachers get together in person to meet about how things are going instead of doing the online modules.

dkessler12 — 2025-03-14 17:43:55 UTC

Regular time to meet together each month with BIST for classroom management conversations.

rdampier — 2025-03-14 17:44:04 UTC

Curriculums, district expectations on how and what to use. PD on anything new that is being rolled out before the school year begins.

ldavis405 — 2025-03-14 17:44:37 UTC

Is it possible to open up summer institutes to incoming new teachers?

sjohnsn — 2025-03-14 17:44:52 UTC

Engagement strategies - cooperative learning

ddeloatch2 — 2025-03-14 17:45:57 UTC

Wellness & Support Services

Connect teachers with Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for mental health and well-being.

Encourage participation in social events and cultural activities to foster a sense of belonging.

vwickspattman — 2025-03-14 17:46:20 UTC

Use the Google Chat and Google Meet to provide immediate feedback and time management.

2025-03-14 17:46:42 UTC

Teachers need more knowledge about the science of reading (LETRS Training).

dkessler12 — 2025-03-14 17:47:46 UTC

Cooperative learning training to help keep students engaged and increase student discourse

2025-03-14 17:49:17 UTC

Classroom management- building relationship, establish clear expectations, use engaging and structured lessons

dkessler12 — 2025-03-14 17:55:55 UTC

Two full weeks of PD before school starts is a lot for new hires to digest. I suggest looking over our agenda form last year and deciding what can be shortened and what can addressed later in the year.

2025-03-14 19:26:11 UTC

PD based on number of years of experience

2025-03-14 19:31:17 UTC

ELO test analysis