Bringing in the New Educators Early is a Valuable Asset

Allowing the New Educators an early start is very beneficial in easing the transition into the school as well as learning the "culture of the school". This process of one-on-one eases the stress level as well. At this time, as the NESS Liaison, I have the unique responsibility of getting the "New Educators" acclimated to their roles as new teachers, informing them about classroom rules, procedures, lesson plans, etc.

Bringing the new teachers in early (before pre-planning) has been a big plus. Prior to Pre-planning, the new educators take a tour of the school, get keys to their classroom, receive laptops and have an opportunity to prepare their classrooms. During the 2-Day workshop, the APs share information about a teacher’s roles and responsibilities, support staff, shares their roles and responsibilities with the new teachers and the principal share his/her vision of success for the school year. This really helps to ease and minimize the stress level on the new educators in preparation for their school year.

Email your NESS Program Facilitator for assistance in developing an effective pre-preplanning orientation for new hires.

Source: Ms. Charlie M. Eruchalu, NESS Liaison/New Teacher Support, Lauderhill Middle School