Excelling Teaching & Learning : New Teacher Induction

Welcome to the Scottsdale Unified School District! You were selected from many applicants as being the best of the best, and we look forward to working with you this year. As a new teacher to Scottsdale Unified School District, you will be receiving support from the New Teacher Induction program offered by the District. Assistance to new Scottsdale teachers is available in the form of mentoring, training and on-site support. Our goal is to assist you in making your first year in Scottsdale as positive and productive as possible. Click on the items below to learn more!

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1. New Teacher Induction Program Overview
2. New Special Education Teacher BEST Class Schedule 2008-2009
3. First Year Teacher BEST Class Schedules - Elementary 2008-2009
4. First Year Teacher BEST Class Schedules - Secondary
5. The ABC's of New Teacher Induction - 5 Day New Teacher Induction Overview--2008-2009
6. A Day/All about SUSD Day June 18th or July 16th, 2008
7. B Day/Breakfast with Dr. Baracy Day July 30th, 2008- Page 1  --  Page 2
8. C Day/Connection with your Beginning Teacher Coach Day July 31st, 2008 -- Page 1
9. D Day/Diving into Curriculum Day August 1st, 2008- Page 1  --  Page 2  --  Page 3  --  Page 4
10. E Day/E-Learning and Exploring Day-August 4th, 2008 -- Page 1 -- Page 2
11. F Day/Fitting it All Together Day-August 5th, 2008 -- Page 1
12. First Days of School:
    • Goals for the First Days
    • Expectations, Rules and Consequences
    • Activities
    • Must Do List
    • Establishing Classroom Procedures
      • Elementary Examples
      • Secondary Examples
    • Discipline Principles
    • Establishing a Positive Learning Environment
      • Bulletin Boards
    • Early Parent Communication
      • Meet the Teacher Night
13. Professional Tips
    • Questions for Your Mentor . . .
14. Time Saving Tips
15. How to Prepare for a Substitute