WI Administrative Code PI 34 requires districts provide ongoing orientation to beginning teachers. To assist districts with meeting this requirement, the Induction Essentials: Beginning Teacher Seminars are available for use in local facilitation in districts or may be facilitated at the local Cooperating Education Support Agency (CESA). The content and sequence of the seminars corresponds with milestone events within the EE System, developmental needs of beginning teachers, and related professional practice components and standards.
Each seminar offers a Mentor Supplement resource to assist mentors in continued instructionally-focused professional conversations to extend learning and support the implementation of new strategies.
Resources within the Beginning Teacher Induction Essentials Series are not to be altered, but they may be reproduced and disseminated for non-profit, educational purposes without prior permission.
Seminar 1: Engaging All Students
Approximate facilitation time: 2.5 hours
Danielson Framework for Teaching© components focus:
3c: Engaging Students in Learning
2a: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
2b: Establishing a Culture for Learning
2c: Managing Classroom Procedures
Seminar Outcomes:
- I can reflect on my teaching practice in order to find areas of strength and areas for growth.
- I can articulate the importance of an engaging school experience.
- I can plan for strategies to engage students.
Seminar 2: Assessing Student Learning
Approximate facilitation time: 2.5 hours
Danielson Framework for Teaching© components focus:
1f: Designing Student Assessments
3d: Using Assessment in Instruction
Seminar Outcomes:
- I can reflect on my teaching practice in order to find areas of strength and areas for growth.
- I can plan for and monitor strategic assessment practices within my SLO to inform timely adjustments to practice.
- I can identify and articulate evidence-based adjustments to the SLO plan components.
Seminar 3: Reflective Practice
Seminar materials will be published soon.
Approximate facilitation time: 2.5 hours
Danielson Framework for Teaching© components focus:
3c: Engaging Students in Learning
3d: Using Assessment in Instruction
4a: Reflecting on Teaching
4e: Growing and Developing Professionally
Seminar Outcomes:
- I can self-assess practice based on evidence.
- I can articulate the importance of, and identify evidence sources.
- I can plan for student reflection within my lessons.
- I can reflect on my professional growth and determine next steps.