Past Residency Process

Combined Residency/Induction Process

3 Team Meetings – Maximum; First meeting usually not initiated until October 15^th.

First Team Meeting – Distribute forms and secure team member’s contact information.

Two observations by the educator, administrator, and instructional mentor.  Limited to no interaction

Second Team Meeting – Reveal strengths and limitations to teacher with implementation strategies; usually formal and guarded due to punitive measures.

Third Observation and Final Meeting – may actually occur on the same day.

Purpose – to evaluate teacher and make a recommendation for certification (or not).

Length of Program – short-term; one year only.

3 Team Meetings – Minimum. First meeting conducted ASAP with planned completion by September 15^th.  Certification and coursework requirements are discussed and aligned with the needs of the teacher.  Because the Induction process is a competency-based instructional program, assignments may be banked toward UCO and OSU coursework requirements when evidence of competency attainment is shown.  These assignments may be applied towards the requirements expected within the “basic 15” certification courses.  Attending the New Teacher Institute could also result in banked credit towards course requirements.

First Team Meeting – Focus is on setting goals and developing a customized instructional plan based upon assessment of needs and concerns of the teacher. Teacher educator observes and meets with teacher to initiate the development of the Teacher Induction Plan.  (The assessment process to develop the Induction plan begins at the New Teacher Institute.) Responsibilities of the team members are thoroughly discussed.  Team members are provided extensive mentor training, checklists, and resources to assist them in their coaching and instructional roles.

On-going observations, frequent contacts (email/telephone), and work sessions are conducted by the committee members with the intent of providing more coaching, instruction, and resources based upon the needs of the teacher and Induction Plan.  The Induction Plan can be modified on an as- needed basis.

Options are provided to the teacher to access a content mentor within his/her discipline and to visit successful programs within the local school and/or state based upon the needs of the teacher and the recommendation of the team.

Purpose – teacher retention and development of quality teachers; to provide guidance and instruction and to serve as a facilitator of resources.

Length of Program – short-term; multi-year.