Standardized testing is on the horizon! Be intentional with your support of provisional educators through this process. In addition to the all-staff training that is normally provided, consider setting aside a separate time to meet with your provisional educator to review protocols and procedures and to answer questions. 

Begin conversations about end-of-year preparations. Provisional educators don’t have our same knowledge about what should happen at the end of the year.  Let's be honest, last year they were just trying to make it to the end of the year alive. They probably don't remember any of the preparations. Right now, the end of the year sounds so far away. But we all know that once testing season hits (and Spring!) an unwritten understanding begins to flow across campus. 

Encourage new teachers to continue to improve their practice through professional learning.