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LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Beginning Teacher Programs
2008-2009
For TEC Reps
September 3, 2008
(Revised 8/4/08)
Florida Statute/State Board Rule
School districts will document the demonstration of
… 12 Educator Accomplished Practices.… 16 teaching competencies
FS 1012.52 (2) Teacher quality
6A-5.066 (2) (b) Approval of Educator Preparation Programs
State Board Rules
6A-5.065 The Educator Accomplished Practices(To be demonstrated by the first-year teacher at the “preprofessional level.”)
1. Assessment.
2. Communication.
3. Continuous Improvement.
4. Critical Thinking.
5. Diversity.
6. Ethics.
7. Human Development and Learning.
8. Knowledge of Subject Matter.
9. Learning Environments.
10. Planning.
11. Role of the Teacher.
12. Technology.
Teacher Competencies
The teacher will be able to
--Write and speak in a logical, understandable style...
--Read, comprehend and interpret text…
--Compute, think logically, and solve problems.
Measured by passing scores on all four sections of the
General Knowledge Test– math, reading, English language, and essay
(State law—GK must be passed within one year of hire date to continue teaching).
Teacher Competencies (continued)
• Reading/math strategies
• Child development/ESE
• ESOL awareness/strat.
• Technology
• Differentiated instruction
• Crisis intervention (violence)
• Substance abuse prevention
FS 1012.52 Teacher Quality (2007)
• Child abuse reporting
• Positive classroom environment
• Promoting parent involvement/ collaborative relationships with students’ families (2)
• Diagnosis/assessment/ progress monitoring
BT Super Heroes Wanted
Four BT Programs08-09
Professional Education Competence (PEC) Program.
Teacher Preparation Program (TPP).
College of Education (COE) Program.
Lively Tech DEC Program.
New this year!
LCS State-Approved Teacher Evaluation System
Performance Feedback Utilization Chart
WHO WHICH FORM WHEN
Beginning teachers new to the district.
--1st Teacher Assessment- Part A
--2nd Teacher Assessment-Part A +
Teacher Assessment-Part B
-- PEC Portfolio
Within 45 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Within 180 days of hire.
LCS Performance Feedback Process 7/21/05 page 11
LCS Teacher Contract2004 - 2007
Article XIII Employee Evaluation
B. …Beginning teacher observations shall
follow the process described in the
Professional Education Competence Plan.
Documenting Demonstration of Competencies College of Education (COE)
• Individual Professional Development Plan page 1.
• Three (3) Teacher Assessment-Part A observations --2 by BT Program Mentor. NEW!
-- 1 by BT Administrator.
• Two (2) Teacher Assessment-Part B conferences --1 by BT Program Mentor. -- 1 by BT Administrator.
• Three (3) Subject-Area Mentor Classroom Observ. [formerly OPE] NEW!
Documenting Demonstration of Competencies for
PEC/TPP/DEC Programs Individual Professional Development Plan page 1
Four (4) Teacher Assessment-Part A observations --2 by BT Program Mentor. NEW!
-- 2 by BT Administrator.
Two (2) Teacher Assessment-Part B conferences --1 by BT Program Mentor. -- 1 by BT Administrator.
Three (3) Subject-Area Mentor Classroom Observations [formerly OPE]
Beginning Teacher Programs
Mission Statement for2008-2009
The Beginning Teacher Programs are part of Leon County Schools’ systematic approach to cultivating and retaining highly qualified teachers.
To that end, program staff are charged with providing specified professional development opportunities, along withdistrict and school-based support, needed for successful completion of a beginning teacher program.
Mission Statement
BT Program Requirements08-09
Florida DOE-required Tests—COE/TPP… 3 tests (usually completed prior to entering program).
PEC…. 3 tests (GK has 4 sections)
DEC… No tests required.
Competency-based seminars…Effective Classroom Management (off campus).
Reading Strategies and Technology Training (school-based).
Professional Ethics—on-line course through PAEC (for all BTs). NEW!
FOCS Group (competency training in cohort groups off campus)
BT Program Requirements (continued)
Independent Written Assignments
(on 3 competencies)
Portfolio Submission (PEC only) (Documentation of demonstration of competencies required
by State law.)
COE/TPP/DEC submit required documents to
BT Program Mentor for review and approval. NEW!
For More Program Details—
On-line registration
Thank you, Daisy!!!
Click on menu link to Beginning Teacher Programs
Here’s what you’ll see…
Beginning Teacher
Programs and Support
2008-2009 General InformationMission Statement/Program Objectives
Florida Educator CompetenciesFrequently Asked Questions
and more!
Beginning Teacher SUPPORT SYSTEM
• School Support Team— BT Mentor, BT Administrator, Subject-Area Mentor for all BTs. NEW!
• FOCS Group Leaders— Veteran teachers meeting with BT cohort groups.
• Classroom Management Facilitators— Available for support even after the seminar ends.
• MOM Mentors— (optional)
Retired teachers and administrators mentoring in the classroom.
• Test Coach— to encourage registering for tests.
• Tutors to Prep for DOE-Tests
New Teachers Today—Highly Qualified for Our Future
Beginning Teacher Programs
Staff Development Department
Leon County Schools
Leon County Schools does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
If you have questions about this year’s BT Programs--
Please contact Carol Allen or
Daisy Armistead in the Staff Development Department
487-7206