Induction and Mentoring: Supports, Solutions, and Successes
(2008 Conference Archive)
We all face challenges in creating and sustaining systemic, integrated induction and mentoring programs that promote new teachers' development. We invite you to participate in our third statewide conference to interact with other Illinois stakeholders concerned with recruiting and retaining new teachers and with developing the capacity of experienced staff that can support new teachers. This year's conference will focus on promising practices currently in operation across the state of Illinois. Not only will participants network with others who work in similar roles, but there will be time to plan for local needs. Plan now for your district, building, higher education, or partnership teams to meet with us in Springfield.
| Welcome Richard Herman, Chancellor University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign |
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| Keynote Speaker Ellen Moir New Teacher Center, University of California at Santa Cruz |
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| Program Specific Breakout Conversations Rural, Suburban, and Urban Locations Beginning, Developing, and Defined Program Stages The groups addressed the following questions:
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Session Outcomes Beginning Rural (.pdf) |
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| Role Alike Breakout Sessions Administrator, Mentor, New Teacher, Higher Education, and Support Provider Groups The groups addressed questions related to induction and mentoring support specific to their roles. They discussed challenges, successes, and proposed solutions. |
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| Panel Sessions |
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| Administrator Panel Administrators and Induction and Mentoring
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| Pilots Panel How Evaluation Data Were Used to Improve from Year One – Year Two Overview of Year One: Renee Clift, Director, INTC Introduction: Linda Kolbusz-Kosan, Pilot Program Coordinator Panelists:
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Final Report of Year One (.pdf) |
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| Town Hall Meeting Building a Future for Statewide Induction and Funding Introduction: Jo Anderson, Executive Director, Illinois Education Association Moderator: Alexander Russo Contributing Editor, Catalyst Chicago
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| INTC Online Community Room Sessions Session Descriptions |
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| iMovie for Professional Development Joe Lee, Apple, Inc. |
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| Podcasting for Professional Development Joe Lee, Apple, Inc. |
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| INTC Guided Tour and Walk-in | ||
| Creating and Using Member-maintained Communities Co-presenter: Lynn Gaddis, Director, National Board Resource Center at Illinois State University |
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| Integrating INTC Online into your Induction Program | ||
| How to Share INTC Online with Collegues and Staff | ||
| Exhibits |