Common use of Probationary Teachers Clause in Contracts

Probationary Teachers. An administrator will schedule at least one teaching observation that includes pre and post conferences. This classroom observation on either the traditional elements of effective instruction or any other instructional model being used by the teacher may include a program mentor/approved peer coach or a team member requested by the probationary teacher. Two additional reviews are required for probationary teachers. A few of the alternative possibilities could consist of a cycle of coaching conferences and peer observations (3-4 of each), the presentation of a professional portfolio that shows evidence of teaching and learning, or a videotape of a lesson shown to the teacher’s PDP team. The teacher and his/her PDP team should determine the review processes selected. The review process needs to be put in writing and filed with the program’s Professional Development Continuum Coordinator. These activities are done by the PDP team, which includes the administrator. The probationary teacher will have, but is not limited to:

Probationary Teachers. An administrator will schedule at least one teaching observation that includes pre and post conferences. This classroom observation on either the traditional elements of effective instruction or any other instructional model being used by the teacher may include a program mentor/approved peer coach or a team member requested by the probationary teacher. Two additional reviews are required for probationary teachers. A few of the alternative possibilities could consist of a cycle of coaching conferences and peer observations (3-4 3-­4 of each), the presentation of a professional portfolio that shows evidence of teaching and learning, or a videotape of a lesson shown to the teacher’s 's PDP team. The teacher and his/her PDP team should determine the review processes selected. The review process needs to be put in writing and filed with the program’s 's Professional Development Continuum Coordinator. These activities are done by the PDP team, which includes the administrator. The probationary teacher will have, but is not limited to: