- approx. 4-7 volunteers representing a cross-section of the staff
- principal or assistant principal support/involvement
- meets monthly (or as needed) to discuss building induction needs
- committee members are encouraged to network and collaborate with resources outside the committee--e.g. department chairs, building reps, site-based specialists--to provide support beyond their expertise
- committee defines and facilitates both individualized and group support for new-to-building/ASD educators
- possible funding/resources for the committee through PTA/PTSA
- possible release time provided through the school as needed and agreed upon
2) Point Person--- designated contact for TPD communication
- committee facilitator
3) Cross-District Induction Committee--- members: Induction Committee Points and Principals
- meet quarterly or at semester
- discuss needs of Induction Committees district wide
- promote communication with APA and building principals
4) Collegial Cohort: Induction--- AEA/ASD Collegial Cohort as tool promoted by the IC to address induction needs
- HS/MS level--possible school-specific cohorts
- Elem level--grade level/regional cohorts (eg. new to sped resource cohort, new to immersion, new to 3rd grade)
- Cohort Facilitator as induction resource
- Moodle networking
5) TPD supports: - TPD contact personnel
- website materials and resources (e.g.standards, templates, examples)
- trainings: Welcome Fair, NTI, NEO, ASDSA (specific induction topic course)
Site-Based Induction Standards:
Philosophy: The induction team describes their philosophy of induction and demonstrates its relationship to their practice.
Acculturation: The induction team supports the immersion of the new employee in the school vision, mission, goals, and school community.
Survival:
The induction team assists in the new employees’ understanding of
district and school procedures and introduces them to a variety of
supporting program staff.
Learning Theory and Practice: The induction team understands how adults learn and applies that knowledge in their induction program.
Professional Development: The induction team promotes professional development for building staff.
Diversity: The induction team uses knowledge of diversity when planning induction activities.
Mentoring: The induction team provides access to AEA/ASD Mentoring and Coaching Program to enhance professional growth and development.
Assessment: The induction team facilitates, monitors, and assesses the induction program.
Click here for a detailed look at ASD Site-Based Induction Standards.
Benefits to Participants:
* Increased sense of professional efficacy
* Greater job satisfaction
* More frequent professional collaboration
* Educator retention in building, district, and profession
* Student achievement
