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Policy in Practice
Policy in Practice
Policy in Practice is your go-to resource for ensuring full alignment with the Beginning Teacher Support Program (BTSP) requirements. Here, administrators will find practical tips, proven strategies, and quick-reference tools—sourced directly from schools in our district that have contributed to achieving 100% Beginning Teacher completion. Learn what works, streamline your processes, and create a supportive environment for new educators.
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Kiesha Pride, Westerly Hills Academy
Kiesha Pride, Westerly Hills Academy
Pairing Mentors Intentionally
Monthly Meeting with Targeted PD
Recognition and Support
Incentives
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Pairing Mentors Intentionally: Match BTs with mentors based on grade level, subject expertise, and personality fit to ensure meaningful support.
Monthly Meeting with Targeted PD: Based on the Needs Assessment completed by the mentor and Mentees.
Recognition and Support: Celebrate successes and provide access to resources like instructional coaches or observation opportunities.
Incentives: Teacher Bucks, Beat the Bus passes, Jean Passes
Katy L. Coffelt, Northwest School of the Arts
Katy L. Coffelt, Northwest School of the Arts
Onboarding Plan
Weekly Communication
Monthly BT - Mentor Meetings
Celebrations an Recognitions
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Comprehensive onboarding plan that builds in additional days for BTs to set up classroom spaces, work closely with coaches, and plan with PLCs before first day with students
Weekly communication / "game plan" that outlines everything happening organizationally and academically each and every day of the week
Monthly BT-Mentor Meetings that are grounded in data-driven support for our BT cohort, customized their unique patterns and trends (these meetings also praise BTs for the great work they are doing!).
Celebrations and Recognitions: Daily "Staffirmations" Board, Weekly publicized "Shout-Outs!", and Monthly C.R.O.W.N. and Crystal Apple recognitions.
Feedback-driven, informal classroom visits on a bi-weekly basis and on-time evaluations that leave plenty of time for BT processing, reflection, and improvement
Strategic mentor partnering
Arranging for BTs to visit expert teachers both on campus and in other school locations, based on their greatest areas for growth
Trish Stewart, Idlewild Elementary
Trish Stewart, Idlewild Elementary
A robust school-wide coaching model.
A positive school culture.
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A robust school-wide coaching model. Coaches are strategically paired with BT's. This partnership lasts all year and allow the BT to receive frequent check-in and support, in addition to formal observations. BT's get to set their goal and choose what they work on with their coach.
A positive school culture. I find ways to include fun traditions and events into our school culture so that when the work gets tough, we have all bonded around something non-academic, to build trusting relationships with eachother. Our BT's don't mind coming to work because their is a sense of belonging, support and fun events.
Did You Know???
Did You Know???
Beginning Teacher Listserv
Beginning Teacher Listserv
Click here to access information about beginning teachers at your school. Must be a CMS school administrator to access.
Borrow a Swivl Robot for Your Classroom!
Borrow a Swivl Robot for Your Classroom!
Are you looking to capture high-quality video of your lessons, record a presentation, or engage in self-reflection to improve your teaching skills? We are excited to announce that Swivl devices are available for checkout for the 2025-2026 school year!
The Swivl robot follows your movement and captures clear audio, making it the perfect tool for mentoring, visiting peer classrooms, or creating content for your students.
Click here to request a device.
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