Common use of Initial Support Process for New Teachers Clause in Contracts

Initial Support Process for New Teachers. (ISP): The Initial Support Process (ISP) for New Teachers is a team-supported initiation to the Professional Development Continuum (PDC) designed to provide new employees with on-site and District support toward achieving the Standards of Effective Instruction. New teachers work with mentor(s), colleagues, and administrators to identify their ISP team members and to develop, implement, and achieve goals. These goals are to be aligned with the Standards of Effective Instruction. Step 1. Attend Initial Support Process training session to learn intent and details of the Professional Development Continuum for new teachers. This session will include setting Initial Support goals based upon the Standards of Effective Instruction.