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InstructIon
new TeaCher menToring aCademy:
a gUide To a sUCCessfUl year
The single greatest indicator of student learning and achievement lies with the effectiveness of the teacher. ESC 3
has developed two pathways for the new teacher mentoring academy to provide individualized targeted mentoring
support. All New Teacher Academy participants will receive a copy of The First Days of School: How to be an Effective
Teacher by Harry Wong.
Option 1
Traditional First-Year
Teacher Academy
1-Jump-start coaching session prior to first day
of school—Setting Up for Success (customized
classroom management poster)
4-Individualized mentoring sessions (conference
period) focused on the needs of the teacher with
classroom observation and feedback during the fall
semester *
2 free professional development sessions at Region Cost
3 $2,000 per teacher
Unlimited technical assistance via email, telephone, *Additional support available at a discounted rate
text, or virtual platform Contact: Laura Deiss, Lisa Weinheimer
Option 2
Alternative Certification
Teacher Academy 4 focused professional learning opportunities including
the following:
2 full-day sessions, focusing on effective instructional Student support
practices Formative assessment and data
Topics include the following: Student engagement
Prepare teachers for a confident, successful start to Technology in the classroom
the school year Support for TEXES certification and alternative
Facilitate designing a well-organized and managed program
classroom, conducive to learning
Prepare for effective instruction (T-TESS, lesson plan-
ning, differentiation)
Learn to engage in effective communication with
parents Cost
6 individual coaching visits, including classroom $3,500 per teacher
observations, effective instructional practices,
classroom design, and observation/feedback support *Additional support available at a discounted rate
during fall semester.* Contact: Laura Deiss, Lisa Weinheimer
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