Induction Tips

Below are some induction ideas pulled from our Induction wiki. For more details on these tips as well as other ideas related to building induction systems, go to http://hrdinduction.pbwiki.com/

The Induction Team at Cooper City High, led by NESS Liaison, Michelle Harding, has developed a self-assessment tool to be used as a starting point for creating Continuous Improvement Plans (CIPs). The tool asks the NE to rate herself in four areas of content knowledge and professional leadership. With this data in hand, the coach and NE can identify areas of potential growth and collaboratively develop appropriate CIPs.

Alexis Lindholm, NESS Liaison at Stephen Foster Elementary, involved the entire staff in identifying the needs of the school’s NESS program, using the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) process. The Induction Team then met to discuss the data and begin writing an Induction Plan. Although there is only one new educator at the school this year, Alexis helped the entire faculty understand the importance of the induction process as a proactive way to support the growth of all teachers on the staff.

At Sheridan Technical Center, Wendy Bromberg has several processes in place to monitor the needs of her New Educators and the effectiveness of their Instructional Coaches. Be sure to access the HRD Induction wiki to learn more about these accountability/assessment practices.

Source: Joy Rabin, Program Facilitator, HRD