Our Requirements

Time Commitment

Participate in approximately 90 hours of staff development during Year 1.
- Up to 3 professional development days (21.5 hours) during the school year (substitutes provided)
- 16 four-hour workshops after work hours from August - May from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Participate in approximately 80 hours of staff development during Year 2
- Up to 2 professional development days (15 hours) during the school year
- 16 four-hour workshops after work hours August - May from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Allow 10 classroom visits per year by your assigned district eMINTS mentor/trainer, both during planning and instructional time.
Minimum of 80% attendance via virtual and face-to-face meetings

Graduation Requirements

Participants will complete a Learning Log throughout the 2-year process. The purpose of the Learning Log is to reflect on your growth as an educator, both in practice and personal philosophy. Artifacts to support the learning and practice of eMINTS content are required in the log. Each participant will have a personal eMINTS mentor to help guide them through their learning logs and encourage true reflection.
- Year 1: Inquiry-Based lesson with student artifacts
- Year 1: Problem-Based lesson with student artifacts
- Year 2: Data Inquiry lesson with student artifacts
- Year 2: Design Thinking lesson with student artifacts
- Year 2: Final Reflection in the form of a presentation illustrating your "My eMINTS Journey"
- Evidence of a Digital Presence
- Evidence of communication with outside stakeholders

*** Hours and sessions may vary depending on changes made to the program requirements by the eMINTS National Center or by Baldwin County Board of Education ***

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