New Employee Induction
Schedule – July 2016
Thursday, July 21
Breakfast provided by PAGE
Ethical Decision Making8:00 – 11:30 Cost: $15
Objectives:
- Overview of the GA Code of Ethics for Educators
- Ethical decision-making for educators
TAPS Standards:
9: Professionalism
- Carries out duties in accordance with federal and state laws, Code of Ethics, and established state and local school board policies, regulations, and practices
- Maintains professional demeanor and behavior (e.g., appearance, punctuality, and attendance)
- Respects and maintains confidentiality
Introduction to TAPS Standards12:30 – 4:00 Cost: $15
Objectives:
- Provide overview of 10 TAPS standards
TAPS Standards:
1 - 10
Friday, July 22
Breakfast provided by GAE
Classroom Management8:00 – 4:00 Cost: $30
Participants must have the book: “The Classroom Management Book” by Harry & Rosemary Wong (ISBN: 978-0976423331)
Objectives:
- Manage the classroom effectively through each of the following:
- Develop and implement appropriate procedures for classroom routine tasks such as passing out/taking up materials, sharpening pencils, entering/exiting the room, etc.
- Identify, teach, and enforce a set of rules and consequences governing basic classroom behavior (get permission before speaking or getting out of desk, etc)
- Create a design for the classroom physical setting that allows students to observe the focus of instruction, to work without disruption, to obtain materials, and to move about easily and allows the teacher to monitor students visually and by moving around
TAPS Standard(s):
7: Positive Learning Environment
- Responds to disruptions in a timely, appropriate manner
- Establishes clear expectations for classroom rules, routines, and procedures and enforces them consistently and appropriately
- Models caring, fairness, respect, and enthusiasm for learning
- Promotes a climate of trust and teamwork within the classroom
- Creates a warm attractive, inviting, and supportive classroom environment
- Arranges the classroom materials and resources to facilitate group and individual activities
8: Academically Challenging Environment
- Maximizes instructional time
- Provides transitions that minimize loss of instructional time
10: Communication
- Uses verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to foster positive interactions and promote learning in the classroom and school environment
Online: Cost: $30
Differentiation Module – completed on itslearning (6 week course) August 22 – October 3
Objectives:
- Recognize the importance of differentiating three aspects of instruction: content, process (instructional methods), and product (assessment).
- Explore student traits – readiness level, interest, and learning profile – that influence learning
Follow up:
Day 1: Classroom Management: First days are over, what’s next? September 27 4:30 – 7:00Cost: $0.00 if took course during NEI; $10 others
Objectives:
- Avoiding power struggles with students
- Dealing with difficult students
- Consistency in the classroom
TAPS Standard(s):
7: Positive Learning Environment
- Responds to disruptions in a timely, appropriate manner
- Establishes clear expectations for classroom rules, routines, and procedures and enforces them consistently and appropriately
- Models caring, fairness, respect, and enthusiasm for learning
- Promotes a climate of trust and teamwork within the classroom
10: Communication
Uses verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to foster positive interactions and promote learning in the classroom and school environment
Day 2: Differentiation: Looking at the Data October 18 4:30 – 7:00Cost: $0.00 if successfully completed online class; $10 others
Objectives:
- Look at classroom data and determine appropriate differentiation based on the student’s needs
TAPS Standard(s);
4: Differentiation
- Uses flexible grouping strategies to encourage appropriate peer interaction and to accommodate learning needs/goals
- Uses diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment data to inform instructional modifications for students