Welcome!

This site contains everything needed for beginning teachers, mentors, principals, and all staff supporting one another in the New Teacher Induction Program.

Please follow the headings above to navigate the site. Trouble finding something? Use the search function on the top-right of the page.

This site is a work in progress. If you have suggestions for something to add or ways to make certain items easier to access, please contact matthew.figueiredo@wcdsb.ca

Note that all files located on this site will only be accessible using your WCDSB Google account (this is the same login as your WCDSB email, staffnet, etc.). Some devices might automatically try to open files you click here using another personal account you have on that device. If prompted on your screen, try switching to your WCDSB account.

Message from our Director of Education

Welcome to your NTIP site. We are so pleased that you have chosen to journey into vocation within WCDSB. The career ahead is sure to be an interesting one filled with opportunities and challenges, coupled with successes that we hope will nourish you in your daily efforts. We are here to support you and this NTIP site is a great place to begin! Wishing you joy and much fulfillment on the road ahead!

Loretta Notten, Director of Education

General Info for NTIP Teachers

NTIP is a Ministry mandated program designed to assist New Teachers in their first year(s) teaching. It consists of a mentorship program, resources (to borrow or keep), workshops, networking, and creating a strategy for long-term success and ongoing professional development.

Here is the information you need to know for the time being:

Am I in NTIP?

If you received a welcome email from the NTIP Consultant, then YES, you are in NTIP! (Lucky you!)

If you did not receive that email and think you should have, please email matthew.figueiredo@wcdsb.ca to inquire.

If you If you did not receive that email but are in your first 5 years of teaching or an occasional teacher (or LTO), we may still be able to support you. Please email matthew.figueiredo@wcdsb.ca to inquire.

Where do I start?

Head to the New Teacher page (using the tabs at the top of the website). Follow the Orientation sections to learn about all things NTIP, including your responsibilities, documentation, mentoring, resources, etc.

How does mentoring work?

Mentoring is an essential component of your time in NTIP and can serve as a continual source of learning for both you and your mentor(s). This can be done one-on-one or in a group of mentors and new teachers. In either case, this is called an NTIP Team.

All info on NTIP Teams are found in the Orientation and on the NTIP Teams page.

Do I get release time?

Due to the new operating guidelines brought on by COVID19, we are currently working out how release times may occur. More information will be coming as soon as possible.

Traditionally, this time is spent as a Team in one of your schools. It could be spent observing a lesson followed by a debrief, co-planning or co-teaching, reviewing and reflecting on your work so far, and more.

Updated info on release time will be emailed to you and always updated on the NTIP Teams page.

What is the NTIP Strategy Form?

The Individual NTIP Strategy Form is your working document while you are in the program. You are required to use this form to track your participation in the program. It is designed to be filled by you in consultation with your Mentor and Principal. Therefore, it encourages dialogue between all parties to ensure you receive a breadth of information and experience as you plan for and work towards your goals for the year. Once you have completed the goals laid out (and done 2 TPAs if you are a permanent teacher), you and your Principal must sign the document. Completion of this form is mandatory.

More info on this form is on the New Teacher page, including advice and tips to successfully completing the form.

When am I done NTIP?

This depends on whether you are a permanent teacher or LTO in NTIP. There is also the option of rejoining in some situations, depending on the budget and available support.

Permanent Teachers: You are done NTIP when you successfully complete 2 TPAs and complete your Strategy Form (signed and initialed by you and your principal). You can still access NTIP supports for the entire school year; so if you finish your last TPA in March but still want release time, or you want to attend NTIP PD, or borrow a resources, that's perfectly fine.

LTO Teachers: You are done NTIP when you complete your Strategy Form (signed and initialed by you and your principal). You can still access NTIP supports for the remainder of your LTO. If your LTO ends before the end of the school year, we may be able to still provide NTIP support (i.e. release time with mentor, borrowing resources, etc.). The NTIP Consultant will let you know if we are unable to continue providing support (but usually it's not an issue).