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Orientation and Getting Started with NTIP
Orientation and Getting Started with NTIP
All teacher in their first LTO of 80+ days or in their first year of a permanent contract in Ontario are required to successfully complete NTIP. It is provided as a support to you in these crucial first years, and can help plant the seeds of life-long learning and reflexive, collaborative practice.
The New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP) is the second job-embedded step along a continuum of professional learning for new teachers, building on and complementing the first step: initial teacher education programs. It provides professional support to help new teachers develop the requisite skills and knowledge to be effective as teachers in Ontario.
We can also support occasional teachers and permanent teachers in their first 5 years of a permanent contract. They can optionally join, but their participation and available support is dependent on different variables. They should also review the Orientation materials below.
Orientation
Orientation
NTIP Orientation is broken down into 2, self-guided steps.
Step 1 involves understanding NTIP via Orientation slides (with narration).
Step 2 involves completing a brief start-up survey, found at the end of the Orientation slides.
Please complete both steps within the first few weeks of receiving your Welcome to NTIP email.
TECHNICAL NOTE: To access all Orientation materials, as well as most other NTIP resources, you will need to be logged in to your WCDSB account. If you are not logged in to your WCDSB account, it should prompt you to do so.
Step 1
Step 1
NOTE:
The link below may initially send you to "Redirect Notice" page. It is okay to click the link that page displays.
Once opened, click the Slide Show tab at the top of the page, then click From Beginning. The slides contain narration. It takes roughly 30 minutes to complete.
Orientation provide an overview of everything you need to know about NTIP, including your responsibilities in completing the Strategy Form, creating an NTIP Team (i.e. finding mentorship), accessing resources, and more.
The slides MUST be in Slide Show (presentation) mode in order to click the links and hear the narration.
Please review the Orientation slides by clicking here.
Please review the Orientation slides by clicking here.
Below are FAQs about NTIP that may be of use if you still have questions, as well a more detailed NTIP information from the WCDSB and the Ministry of Education - it is not mandatory you read these documents, but they may further clarify things for you.
Orientation Overview
Orientation Overview
Consider these the "actionable items" of NTIP.
There are things you MUST do: Strategy Form, create NTIP Team (i.e. select a mentor), complete TPA or LTO Eval ...
And things you CAN do: take advantage of resources and PD
NTIP Orientation overview.pdfIn-School Orientation Checklists
In-School Orientation Checklists
Here are some quick checklists you can use to keep track of some basic orientation items.
Step 2
Step 2
Complete the NTIP Start-up Survey, found on the last slide of the Orientation.
Complete the NTIP Start-up Survey, found on the last slide of the Orientation.
You will be asked a few basic questions concerning your teaching position.
You will also need to provide the name(s) of your mentor(s) in the survey. If you require assistance finding a mentor, please review the Mentor Roster and reach out to one of those individuals. If you need assistance with this, or you're struggling to find a suitable mentor, do not hesitate to reach out to the NTIP Consultant.
Please have the Start-up Survey completed within the first few weeks after receiving your "NTIP Welcome" email!
NTIP Strategy Form
NTIP Strategy Form
Every new teacher must complete this form throughout their time in NTIP. Your mentor(s) and principal will make recommendations and provide support along the way to complete your goals.
Each year, every teacher must complete an Annual Learning Plan (ALP). While in NTIP, the Strategy Form serves as your ALP.
At the end of your LTO assignment or TPA process, this form must be signed by your Principal. This means that the form must be a point of conversation between you and your Principal before the end of the teaching assignment/year.
Note: this will prompt you to "Make a Copy" of the document. Please do that, and it will automatically save to your Google Drive. Keep it somewhere memorable and add your name to the title. You can then share it with your principal(s) and mentor(s) (it's a VERY easy way to connect and reflect on your development!).
Permanent Teachers: After signing, your principal will submit the form along with your Teacher Performance Appraisal documents to HR. A copy is then sent to OCT as proof that you have successfully completed NTIP, as it is a requirement of your first year permanent.
LTO Teachers: After signing, you keep this form for your own records. It serves as proof of growth and development to Principals in further interviews, as well as for your own record of professional development.
Use the doc below to help you complete the Strategy Form.
Use the doc below to help you complete the Strategy Form.
Teacher Performance Appraisal (TPA) - Permanent Teachers Only
Teacher Performance Appraisal (TPA) - Permanent Teachers Only
To begin, review steps to NTIP TPA’s and the TPA quick rundown to familiarize yourself with the process. Your principal also has this info and will review it with you.
More detailed information can be found in the WCDSB NTIP Core Competencies Memo APS045, also located on the New Teachers page of the WCDSB NTIP site.
Below are the flow charts explaining what occurs with successful TPAs, or if a principal feels you need further development.
New Flow Chart for Teacher Binder Year One.pdfNew Flow Chart for Teacher Binder Year Two.pdfTeacher Wellness
Teacher Wellness
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Do not leave your mental health to the last minute. And if you do, it's okay. There's always help.
The WCDSB works with Homewood Health to provide counselling services to employees. They have differentiated supports based on your needs without any cost to you.
Please check this PDF for information about how to get support.
Health & Well-Being Resources and Strategies
Health & Well-Being Resources and Strategies
Below is a Google Drive folder full of various wellness resources.
Wellness is a practice. It's about forming healthy habits to live a healthy life. Don't leave your own wellness to the last minute. Start making healthy habits today!
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